Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition 10.1

start > courses and registration > training feature sheet

code.

SANTIV10

length.

3 days

type.

Instructor-Led

partner.

Symantec :: Veritas

price.

$2,100

The Symantec AntiVirus course is designed for the network, IT security, and systems administration professional tasked with architecting, implementing, and monitoring antivirus solutions. This three-day, instructorled, hands-on class covers how to design, deploy, install, configure, and monitor Symantec AntiVirus (SAV). Students will also learn how to migrate to the current SAV version as they integrate their security expertise to
protect their business from viruses, spyware, hackers, and spam.

There are currently no scheduled dates for this course. If you are interested in this course, request a course date with the links below.

who can benefit

This course is for network managers, resellers, systems administrators, client security administrators, or systems professionals and consultants charged with the installation, configuration, and day-to-day management of Symantec AntiVirus in a variety of network environments, and who are responsible for troubleshooting and for tuning the performance of this product in the enterprise environment.

prerequisites

You should have working knowledge of advanced computer terminology, including NetWare and TCP/IP networking terms and Internet terms, and an administrator-level knowledge of Novell NetWare and Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/2003 operating systems.

skills gained

By the end of this course, you should be able to

	Design a SAV deployment strategy.
	Install SAV server and administrative components.
	Configure the Symantec System Center, server groups, and SAV servers.
	Install clients.
	Complete your AntiVirus environment through discovery.
	Migrate from an existing SAV network.
	Monitor a SAV environment.
	Respond to threats in a SAV environment.
	Perform advanced configuration.

hands-on

This course includes practical hands-on exercises that enable you to test your new skills and begin to transfer them into your working environment.

course content details

	Introduction to Security Risks and Risk Security

	Security Risks
	Security Risk Management
	Managing and Protecting Systems
	Corporate Security Policies and Security Assessments

	Designing a Symantec AntiVirus Deployment Strategy

	Building Blocks of a Symantec AntiVirus Environment
	Terminology and Tips
	Key Deployment Criteria
	Symantec AntiVirus Deployment Examples

	Installing Symantec AntiVirus Server and Administrative Components

	Project Checklist
	Installing the Symantec System Center
	Installing the Symantec AntiVirus Server
	Installing the Reporting Server
	Installing the Quarantine Console and Quarantine Server
	Verifying Installation
	Postinstallation Tasks

	Configuring the Symantec System Center, Server Groups, and Symantec AntiVirus Servers

	Understanding the Grc.dat Configuration File
	Scanning Configuration Basics and Best Practices
	Configuring Symantec System Center Settings
	Configuring Server Group Settings
	Configuring Central Quarantine Server Settings

	Installing Clients

	Project Checklist
	Client Installation Methods
	Custom Installation Options
	Postinstallation Tasks

	Completing Your AntiVirus Environment Through Discovery

	Discovery Service
	Configuring Discovery Service Properties
	Locating Undiscovered Servers
	Network Auditing
	Recommended Operations

	Migrating from an Existing Symantec AntiVirus Environment

	Installation Versus Migration
	Planning a Migration
	Testing the Migration Plan
	Implementing the Migration Plan

	Monitoring an AntiVirus Environment

	Scans as Data Collectors and Risk Notifications
	Using the Symantec System Center for Monitoring
	Using Event Logs and Histories for Monitoring
	Using Reporting to Monitor the Environment and
	Publish Reports

	Responding to Risks in an AntiVirus Environment

	Analyzing the Risk
	Interpreting Risk Notifications
	Running a Virus Sweep
	Monitoring for Additional Security Risks
	Tracking Risk Submissions
	Handling Exceptions

	Advanced Configuration

	Secure Communications Between Symantec Antivirus Components
	Symantec System Center Role-Based Administration
	Configuring for Special Considerations
	Performing Administrative Tasks
	Implementing Client Groups