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Mcafee vs Nod32

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Looking for opinions on Mcafee asap vs nod 32

Currently we are using mcafee asap small business package at work on 50 computers we are about to run out on our subscription and im wondering if nod32 would be a better alternative i would have to reinstall if i dont renew but if its worth it ill do it


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My geek sense is telling me NOD32 is better but I haven't used Mcafee in a while so I can't tell you for sure.
 
So i guess the real question is it worth installing the 50+ computers virus protection for a marginal gain
 
Protection better
Performance better
Yes it will cost for a new subscription vs renewal
Yes it will take time to uninstall McCrapee and install NOD

Up to you and the bean counters.
 
Is it possible to roll it out over the network ? I know sbs rolls out outlook with exchange , long shot but just a thought
 
yes you build a package on the server and push out to machines.

mcafee should have a client uninstaller.

nod32 has same sbs package - covers exchange, and clients.

let me know if you want to go through me =) ill get you good price.
 
OmegaAvenger said:
ANYTHING is better than mcaffe or norton.
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The standalone versions sold to home users are rubbish - full of bloat - but the corporate version of Norton (presumably the one being discussed here) is supposed to be pretty good, with a minimal footprint.

Stroller.
 
Think of it this way, all you'll have to do is UNINSTALL McAfee.
NOD32 can just be pushed out over the network, assuming you can use your domain Administrator credentials.

Once you learn how to work the Administration console it is really easy to manage.

Strolls said:
The standalone versions sold to home users are rubbish - full of bloat - but the corporate version of Norton (presumably the one being discussed here) is supposed to be pretty good, with a minimal footprint.
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IMO they ruined their reputation and I'll never use them again. They'd have to smash NOD32 out of the ballpark before I would look at them again.
 
Sorry this is going to sound stupid but how do i push it out over the network im still learning all this sbs stuff with college and stuff


Thanks
 
TechieSooner said:
IMO they ruined their reputation and I'll never use them again. They'd have to smash NOD32 out of the ballpark before I would look at them again.
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I use AVG for everything, but when I wanted help with the management tools running with MS SQL-Server as a backend I found their support severely lacking.
 
kfoster said:
Sorry this is going to sound stupid but how do i push it out over the network im still learning all this sbs stuff with college and stuff
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It's all in the software they give you.

Only requirement is you have credentials to install it everywhere (IE, Domian Administrator)

Strolls said:
I use AVG for everything, but when I wanted help with the management tools running with MS SQL-Server as a backend I found their support severely lacking.
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AVG sucks for both detection rates and performance. It's a bloated sucker.
 
kfoster said:
Sorry this is going to sound stupid but how do i push it out over the network im still learning all this sbs stuff with college and stuff


Thanks
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Just about all antivirus brands produce a version of their software that is designed to be managed on a business network. Many of them have a special bundle for Small Business Server also...which includes a module for Exchange Server.

Regardless of what brand antivirus you run...you want proper exclusions for the real time file protection component. Here's a list.
http://www.sbsfaq.com/Lists/FAQs/DispForm.aspx?ID=137

You have a management panel, in which you can create custom install packages and configurations...for ease of management of all the PCs/servers on your network.

It also will do updates for your network...1x main PC downloads the updates, and all your other nodes on the network are setup to pull those updates from across your network. This saves bigtime on your internet connection..1x download instead of dozens or hundreds or thousands.
 
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