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==<B>Required Packages</B>==
<B>RPM Package Name                      File name</B>
    mwadmin                mwadmin-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.rpm
    mwav                    mwav-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.rpm
    webscan                webscan-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.rpm
<B>Debian Package Name                    File name</B>
    mwadmin                mwadmin-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.deb
    mwav                    mwav-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.deb
    webscan                webscan-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.deb
==<B>Installation</B>==
<B>NOTE:<U>The packages should be installed as per the order given below. Installation should be done using a Terminal to run the command line parameters</U></B>
<B>Command Line Installation:</B>
<B>For RPM Packages:</B>
# rpm -ivh mwadmin-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.rpm
# rpm -ivh mwav-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.rpm
# rpm -ivh webscan-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.rpm
<B>For Debian packages:</B>
# dpkg -i mwadmin-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.deb
# dpkg -i mwav-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.deb
# dpkg -i webscan-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.deb


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<B><font face="Arial">'''Note:''' The Base Packages (MWADMIN and MWAV) must be installed before eScan. </font></B>
==<B>FAQ's</B>==


===General===
<B>1.</B> What is WebScan for Linux Proxy Servers?


[[Image:RedHatLinux.jpg]]
<B>A.</B> MicroWorld's WebScan for Linux Proxy Servers is with Anti-Virus and Content Security features to protect the internal clients/networks served by Linux based Proxy Servers and stop the threat at the gateway level.


'''eScan for RedHat'''
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<font face="Arial">'''Packages'''</font> 
| style="border-style: solid; border:#000000; border-width: 1px" width="336" bgcolor="#C7E587" align="middle" |
<font face="Arial">'''MWADMIN'''</font>
| style="border-style: solid; border:#000000; border-width: 1px" width="343" bgcolor="#C7E587" align="middle" |
<font face="Arial">'''MWAV'''</font>
| style="border-style: solid; border:#000000; border-width: 1px" width="338" bgcolor="#C7E587" align="middle" |
<font face="Arial">'''eScan'''</font>
| style="border-style: solid; border:#000000; border-width: 1px" width="338" bgcolor="#C7E587" align="middle" |
<font face="Arial">'''eScan Monitor'''</font>
|- bgcolor="#ffffff"
| style="border-style: solid; border:#000000; border-width: 1px" width="300" align="middle" | <font face="Arial"> '''RHEL 4'''</font>
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<span class="plainlinks neverexpand">[http://www.microworldsystems.com/download/linux/rhel4/mwadmin-3.0-1.rhel.4.i386.rpm http://download1.mwti.net/wiki/images/6/65/Download.jpg]</span><br/>
<small>'''MD5:cef4884fc7f712ef4e5ae2aabe0783d6'''</small>
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<span class="plainlinks neverexpand">[http://www.microworldsystems.com/download/linux/rhel4/mwav-3.1-9.rhel.4.i386.rpm http://download1.mwti.net/wiki/images/6/65/Download.jpg]</span><br/>
<small>'''MD5:7c4ca395d3468cf748a130c2ce17b6fd'''</small>
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<span class="plainlinks neverexpand">[http://www.microworldsystems.com/download/linux/rhel4/escan-3.1-1.rhel.4.i386.rpm http://download1.mwti.net/wiki/images/6/65/Download.jpg]</span><br/>
<small>'''MD5:1eb53b7aac8272533392501a682c579e'''</small>
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<span class="plainlinks neverexpand">[http://www.microworldsystems.com/download/linux/rhel4/escan-rtm-3.0-1.rhel.4.i386.rpm  http://download1.mwti.net/wiki/images/6/65/Download.jpg]</span><br/>
<small>'''MD5:65538154adab8eb9b9527b1bfeca2847'''</small>
|- bgcolor="#ffffff"
| style="border-style: solid; border:#000000; border-width: 1px" width="300" align="middle" | <font face="Arial"> '''RHEL 5'''</font>
| style="border-style: solid; border:#000000; border-width: 1px" width="336" align="middle" valign="center" |
<span class="plainlinks neverexpand">[http://www.microworldsystems.com/download/linux/rhel5/i386/mwadmin-3.0-2.el5.i386.rpm http://download1.mwti.net/wiki/images/6/65/Download.jpg]</span><br/>
<small>'''MD5:8ddc9f8a7b2194a4c4c1c78efb1c8abe'''</small>
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<span class="plainlinks neverexpand">[http://www.microworldsystems.com/download/linux/rhel5/i386/mwav-3.1-11.el5.i386.rpm http://download1.mwti.net/wiki/images/6/65/Download.jpg]</span><br/>
<small>'''MD5:d1be7b4a6e7297034fb50a3bc9fe0d74'''</small>
| style="border-style: solid; border:#000000; border-width: 1px" width="338" align="middle" valign="center" |
<span class="plainlinks neverexpand">[http://www.microworldsystems.com/download/linux/rhel5/i386/escan-3.2-2.el5.i386.rpm http://download1.mwti.net/wiki/images/6/65/Download.jpg]</span><br/>
<small>'''MD5:280469d7789fc67818f3831964f9e823'''</small>
| style="border-style: solid; border:#000000; border-width: 1px" width="338" align="middle" valign="center" |
<span class="plainlinks neverexpand">[http://www.microworldsystems.com/download/linux/rhel5/i386/escan-rtm-3.1-2.el5.i386.rpm http://download1.mwti.net/wiki/images/6/65/Download.jpg]</span><br/>
<small>'''MD5:ea839067cf3a7dc95dcf3325887020c9'''</small>
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<B>2.</B> What are the features in WebScan for Linux Proxy Servers?


<B>A.</B> WebScan for Linux Mail Servers:
:*  Works transparently with world's most popular Squid Caching Proxy.
:* Scan Web pages for Contents Policy Violations.
:* Scan Web page for Virus, Worms, Trojan and other Malware.
:* Scanning of HTTP and FTP Protocols and Instant Messengers traffic.
:* PopUp Blocker to remove annoying PopUp Ads and save bandwidth.
:* Ad filter to block ad servers.
:* Pre-defined and Admin created content filtering Policies
:* Black listing and White listing of IP Addresses
:* Black listing and White listing of Domains
:* Black listing and White listing of URLs
:* Black listing of MIME (File) Types (Audio, Video, Pictures etc.)
:* Blocking HTTP file uploads for Information Security
:* PICS Site Ratings using RASCi, Safe Surf and ICRA
:* State-of-the-Art Anti-Virus Scanner
:* Auto and/or manual updates of Virus Databases
:* Extensive reporting system for Policy Violations
:* Web Based GUI Front-end for easy configuration and administration




[[Image:FedoraLinux.JPG]]
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'''eScan for Fedora'''
<B>3.</B> For which flavors of GNU/Linux is WebScan for Linux Proxy Servers available?
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<B>A.</B> WebScan for Linux Proxy Server is available for
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<font face="Arial">'''Packages'''</font> 
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<font face="Arial">'''MWADMIN'''</font>
<!--Fedora Core 6 Kernel ver - 2.6-18-1 2798
'''<font face="Arial"><small>(size: 7665069 Bytes) <br /> MD5 : 1dcb113eacc47c1420f12a63d7ad3409</small></font>'''-->
| style="border-style: solid; border:#000000; border-width: 1px" width="343" bgcolor="#C7E587" align="middle" |
<font face="Arial">'''MWAV'''</font>
<!--'''<font face="Arial"><small>(size: 84489766 Bytes) <br /> MD5 : 7bd6445954220a0871b7550d1bb9c0e2 </small></font>'''-->
| style="border-style: solid; border:#000000; border-width: 1px" width="338" bgcolor="#C7E587" align="middle" |
<font face="Arial">'''eScan'''</font>
| style="border-style: solid; border:#000000; border-width: 1px" width="338" bgcolor="#C7E587" align="middle" |
<font face="Arial">'''eScan Monitor'''</font>
<!--'''<font face="Arial"><small>(size: 899191 Bytes) <br /> MD5 : b26205ef4b82542a6e1f23c65d3f872e </small></font>'''-->
<!--Fedora 9 Kernel ver - 2.6.25-14
'''<font face="Arial"><small>(MWADMIN size: 7561652 Bytes) <br /> MD5: 3977e42e09a7a8dc6b84ce9abe5054d5
</small></font>'''-->
<!--'''<font face="Arial"><small>(MWAV size: 84037279 Bytes) <br /> MD5: e1005b5201c2af4ec5b8b64eeb905246  </small></font>'''-->
<!--'''<font face="Arial"><small>(eScan size: 906378 Bytes) <br /> MD5: 049684398298fd477a1151b6d3506347  </small></font>'''-->
<!--Fedora Core 3 '''<font face="Arial"><small>(MWADMIN size: 6677812 Bytes) <br /> MD5: 1ace4c2ff5711657dfa686b2f0498f47 </small></font>'''-->
<!--'''<font face="Arial"><small>(MWAV size: 84018866 Bytes) <br /> MD5: 0df4fabce6577936e517ba054999082f </small></font>'''-->
<!--'''<font face="Arial"><small>(eScan size: 895827 Bytes) <br /> MD5: e3296ef0386fc1dd163be2d5597d6251 </small></font>'''-->
|- bgcolor="#ffffff"
| style="border-style: solid; border:#000000; border-width: 1px" width="300" align="middle" | <font face="Arial"> '''Fedora 9 <!--Kernel ver - 2.6.25-14-->'''</font>
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<span class="plainlinks neverexpand">[http://www.microworldsystems.com/download/linux/fedora/9/mwadmin-3.0-2.fc.9.i386.rpm http://download1.mwti.net/wiki/images/6/65/Download.jpg]</span><br/>
<small>'''MD5:3977e42e09a7a8dc6b84ce9abe5054d5'''</small>
<!--<font face="Arial"> <u>or</u><br/>[http://update1.mwti.net/download/linux/fedora/9/mwadmin-3.0-2.fc.9.i386.rpm <font color=blue>Link 2</font>]</font><br/>
<font face="Arial"><u>or</u><br/>[http://update6.mwti.net/download/linux/fedora/9/mwadmin-3.0-2.fc.9.i386.rpm <font color=blue>Link 3</font>]</font>-->
| style="border-style: solid; border:#000000; border-width: 1px" width="343" align="middle" valign="center" |
<span class="plainlinks neverexpand">[http://www.microworldsystems.com/download/linux/fedora/9/mwav-3.1-11.fc.9.i386.rpm http://download1.mwti.net/wiki/images/6/65/Download.jpg]</span><br/>
<small>'''MD5:e1005b5201c2af4ec5b8b64eeb905246'''</small>
<!--<font face="Arial"><u>or</u><br/>[http://update1.mwti.net/download/linux/fedora/9/mwav-3.1-11.fc.9.i386.rpm <font color=blue>Link 2</font>]</font><br/>
<font face="Arial"><u>or</u><br/>[http://update6.mwti.net/download/linux/fedora/9/mwav-3.1-11.fc.9.i386.rpm <font color=blue>Link 3</font>]</font>-->
| style="border-style: solid; border:#000000; border-width: 1px" width="338" align="middle" valign="center" |
<span class="plainlinks neverexpand">[http://www.microworldsystems.com/download/linux/fedora/9/escan-3.3-1.fc9.i386.rpm http://download1.mwti.net/wiki/images/6/65/Download.jpg]</span><br/>
<small>'''MD5:049684398298fd477a1151b6d3506347'''</small>
<!--<font face="Arial"><u>or</u><br/>[http://update1.mwti.net/download/linux/fedora/9/escan-3.3-1.fc9.i386.rpm <font color=blue>Link 2</font>]</font><br/>
<font face="Arial"><u>or</u><br/>[http://update6.mwti.net/download/linux/fedora/9/escan-3.3-1.fc9.i386.rpm <font color=blue>Link 3</font>]</font>-->
| style="border-style: solid; border:#000000; border-width: 1px" width="338" align="middle" valign="center" |
<span class="plainlinks neverexpand">[http://www.microworldsystems.com/download/linux/fedora/9/escan-rtm-3.0-1.fc.9.i386.rpm http://download1.mwti.net/wiki/images/6/65/Download.jpg]</span><br/>
<small>'''MD5:6037f323c9f150e47da7d872f365dc4a'''</small>
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:* RHEL 5
:* SLES 10.2 (64 Bit)




New or updated packages for various flavors of GNU/Linux are always added in the official web-site www.escanav.com as well as in the eScan Wiki site. <span class="plainlinks neverexpand">[http://download1.mwti.net/wiki/index.php/Escan_for_Linux_Desktop Click here to check the available Packages for download]</span>


[[Image:suse.jpeg]]
If you do not find your package in our website, please write to [mailto:linux@escanav.com <font color="blue">linux@escanav.com</font>] with your following details as mentioned below:
:* WebScan product name,
:* linux flavor and release version, 
:* the linux kernel version and
:* 32 bit or 64 bit OS.


'''eScan for Suse''' 
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<font face="Arial">'''Packages'''</font> 
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<font face="Arial">'''MWADMIN'''</font>
| style="border-style: solid; border:#000000; border-width: 1px" width="343" bgcolor="#C7E587" align="middle" |
<font face="Arial">'''MWAV'''</font>
| style="border-style: solid; border:#000000; border-width: 1px" width="338" bgcolor="#C7E587" align="middle" |
<font face="Arial">'''eScan'''</font>
| style="border-style: solid; border:#000000; border-width: 1px" width="338" bgcolor="#C7E587" align="middle" |
<font face="Arial">'''eScan Monitor'''</font>
|- bgcolor="#ffffff"
| style="border-style: solid; border:#000000; border-width: 1px" width="300" align="middle" | <font face="Arial">'''SLES 10 (SP2)'''<br/></font>
| style="border-style: solid; border:#000000; border-width: 1px" width="336" align="middle" valign="center" |
<span class="plainlinks neverexpand">[http://www.microworldsystems.com/download/linux/suse/10_2/mwadmin-4.0-3.sles.10.i586.rpm  http://download1.mwti.net/wiki/images/6/65/Download.jpg]</span><br/>
<small>'''MD5:b31b28537c753df3dfbae6fae296a63b'''</small>
| style="border-style: solid; border:#000000; border-width: 1px" width="343" align="middle" valign="center" |
<span class="plainlinks neverexpand">[http://www.microworldsystems.com/download/linux/suse/10_2/mwav-3.1-3.sles.10.i586.rpm http://download1.mwti.net/wiki/images/6/65/Download.jpg]</span><br/>
<small>'''MD5:1558ac8d726e5c17dcb0017fce655291'''</small>
| style="border-style: solid; border:#000000; border-width: 1px" width="338" align="middle" valign="center" |
<span class="plainlinks neverexpand">[http://www.microworldsystems.com/download/linux/suse/10_2/escan-3.3-5.sles.10.i586.rpm http://download1.mwti.net/wiki/images/6/65/Download.jpg]</span><br/>
<small>'''MD5:c0a3b2d4eec71876e1ba66abadf2b40c'''</small>
| style="border-style: solid; border:#000000; border-width: 1px" width="338" align="middle" valign="center" |
<span class="plainlinks neverexpand">[http://www.microworldsystems.com/download/linux/suse/10_2/escan-rtm4smb-3.0-4.sles.10.i586.rpm http://download1.mwti.net/wiki/images/6/65/Download.jpg]</span><br/>
<small>'''MD5:7fc3bc27fb3d30fb6235749822e55aef'''</small>
|- bgcolor="#ffffff"
| style="border-style: solid; border:#000000; border-width: 1px" width="300" align="middle" | <font face="Arial"> '''SLES 11'''</font>
| style="border-style: solid; border:#000000; border-width: 1px" width="336" align="middle" valign="center" |
<span class="plainlinks neverexpand">[http://www.microworldsystems.com/download/linux/suse/11/mwadmin-3.1-1.sles.11.i586.rpm  http://download1.mwti.net/wiki/images/6/65/Download.jpg]</span><br/>
<small>'''MD5:69798982974ea34e5481810637c1aebb'''</small>
| style="border-style: solid; border:#000000; border-width: 1px" width="343" align="middle" valign="center" |
<span class="plainlinks neverexpand">[http://www.microworldsystems.com/download/linux/suse/11/mwav-3.1-1.sles.11.i586.rpm http://download1.mwti.net/wiki/images/6/65/Download.jpg]</span><br/>
<small>'''MD5:ad8268c331d8fe8c3b9afc23109893a8'''</small>
| style="border-style: solid; border:#000000; border-width: 1px" width="338" align="middle" valign="center" |
<span class="plainlinks neverexpand">[http://www.microworldsystems.com/download/linux/suse/11/escan-3.3-3.sles11.i586.rpm http://download1.mwti.net/wiki/images/6/65/Download.jpg]</span><br/>
<small>'''MD5:f288b196818138db4253ff83f19143d8'''</small>
| style="border-style: solid; border:#000000; border-width: 1px" width="338" align="middle" valign="center" |
<span class="plainlinks neverexpand">[http://www.microworldsystems.com/download/linux/suse/11/escan-rtm-3.0-2.sles11.i586.rpm http://download1.mwti.net/wiki/images/6/65/Download.jpg]</span><br/>
<small>'''MD5:42a3cd86da3e3d071177978515bff429'''</small>
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<!--* <B>User guide:</B> <span class="plainlinks neverexpand">[http://download1.mwti.net/download/wikifiles/linux/doc/Installation_Guide_for_eScan_for_Suse.pdf <B>eScan Installation for Suse Linux</B>]</span>-->


<B>5.</B> What is the difference between the Evaluation version of WebScan software and fully licensed software?


<B>A.</B> The evaluation version and licensed version of WebScan are identical in feature and functionality wise. While in evaluation version of WebScan, it will function for a limited period i.e. for 30-days after which the license key for WebScan has to be purchased.


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<B><I><font size=2>Email us your feedback to [mailto:solutions@mwti.net <font color="blue">solutions@mwti.net</font>]</font></I></B>

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WebScan for Linux Proxy Servers
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Required Packages

RPM Package Name                       File name
    mwadmin                 mwadmin-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.rpm
    mwav                    mwav-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.rpm
    webscan                 webscan-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.rpm


Debian Package Name                    File name
    mwadmin                 mwadmin-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.deb
    mwav                    mwav-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.deb
    webscan                 webscan-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.deb




Installation

NOTE:The packages should be installed as per the order given below. Installation should be done using a Terminal to run the command line parameters


Command Line Installation:


For RPM Packages:

# rpm -ivh mwadmin-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.rpm
# rpm -ivh mwav-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.rpm
# rpm -ivh webscan-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.rpm


For Debian packages:

# dpkg -i mwadmin-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.deb
# dpkg -i mwav-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.deb
# dpkg -i webscan-x.x-x.<linux flavor><release>.i386.deb




FAQ's

General

1. What is WebScan for Linux Proxy Servers?

A. MicroWorld's WebScan for Linux Proxy Servers is with Anti-Virus and Content Security features to protect the internal clients/networks served by Linux based Proxy Servers and stop the threat at the gateway level.


2. What are the features in WebScan for Linux Proxy Servers?

A. WebScan for Linux Mail Servers:

  • Works transparently with world's most popular Squid Caching Proxy.
  • Scan Web pages for Contents Policy Violations.
  • Scan Web page for Virus, Worms, Trojan and other Malware.
  • Scanning of HTTP and FTP Protocols and Instant Messengers traffic.
  • PopUp Blocker to remove annoying PopUp Ads and save bandwidth.
  • Ad filter to block ad servers.
  • Pre-defined and Admin created content filtering Policies
  • Black listing and White listing of IP Addresses
  • Black listing and White listing of Domains
  • Black listing and White listing of URLs
  • Black listing of MIME (File) Types (Audio, Video, Pictures etc.)
  • Blocking HTTP file uploads for Information Security
  • PICS Site Ratings using RASCi, Safe Surf and ICRA
  • State-of-the-Art Anti-Virus Scanner
  • Auto and/or manual updates of Virus Databases
  • Extensive reporting system for Policy Violations
  • Web Based GUI Front-end for easy configuration and administration



3. For which flavors of GNU/Linux is WebScan for Linux Proxy Servers available?

A. WebScan for Linux Proxy Server is available for

  • RHEL 5
  • SLES 10.2 (64 Bit)


New or updated packages for various flavors of GNU/Linux are always added in the official web-site www.escanav.com as well as in the eScan Wiki site. Click here to check the available Packages for download

If you do not find your package in our website, please write to linux@escanav.com with your following details as mentioned below:

  • WebScan product name,
  • linux flavor and release version,
  • the linux kernel version and
  • 32 bit or 64 bit OS.

5. What is the difference between the Evaluation version of WebScan software and fully licensed software?

A. The evaluation version and licensed version of WebScan are identical in feature and functionality wise. While in evaluation version of WebScan, it will function for a limited period i.e. for 30-days after which the license key for WebScan has to be purchased.