McAfee 8.7I manual Pre-Installation Information

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2Pre-Installation Information

McAfee recommends that you review these topics before installing the VirusScan Enterprise 8.7i software:

Getting product software and documentation.

Reviewing release notes.

Verifying installation rights.

Preserving settings during product upgrade on page 9.

Meeting system requirements on page 10.

Deploying, updating, and managing options on page 11.

Preconfiguring the installation package on page 11.

Installing and configuring the software for use with other products on page 11.

Upgrading the product license on page 13.

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Contents VirusScan Enterprise Page VirusScan Enterprise Copyright Contents Introducing VirusScan Enterprise Using this guideConsider the following when using this guide This guide uses the following conventions BoldCondensed ExamplePre-Installation Information Verifying installation rights Preserving settings during product upgradeGetting product software and documentation Reviewing release notesServer Workstation Windows 2000 Server, with Service Pack Service Pack 1, 2, orMeeting system requirements „ Operating system Any of these Microsoft Windows platformsPreconfiguring the installation package Deploying, updating, and managing optionsDeploying, updating, and managing options Upgrading the product license Install the product software using one of these methods Installing VirusScan EnterpriseUsing the Setup utility to install program files Select Setup Type Choose the installation type and location McAfee Licensing Choose and read the product licenseFeature Selection Select specific features for installation Feature Description ConsoleAutoUpdate Lotus Notes E-mailOption Description Import AutoUpdate Enable On-AccessInstallation Repository listUsing the command line to install program files Ready to install Start the installation processOption or Button Description Install This section describesProperties Command-line syntaxFile name Use these scenarios to customize your installation Installation scenariosInstallation options and properties OnAccessScanner AccessProtectionLotusNotesScan EmailScanOption Description Property Description Removes one or more program features. You can specify a Install all but one or two specific featuresTrue = Run update when the installation completes DefaultCommand-line examples Option Command & Description CompleteFeature Silently installs the On-Access Scanner and Script ScanModifying, Repairing & Removing VirusScan Enterprise Modifying installed featuresUsing the Setup utility to modify installed features Program Maintenance Select ModifyOption Command Reinstalling or repairing program filesUsing the command line to modify installed features Program Maintenance Select Repair Begin the installation processUsing the command line to reinstall or repair program files Open the Windows command-line componentTopic Description Command-line Selecting FeaturesUsing the Setup utility to remove program files Using the command line to remove program filesRemoving program files Use one of these methods to remove the softwarePost-Installation Tasks Testing your installationProduct files Locating installed filesProduct files are installed in these folders Default location is System filesGetting information Product documentationContact information Avert Labs Threat LibraryProduct Evaluation McAfee Beta Program KnowledgeBase Search WebIndex