Online Guide - WebScan for Linux
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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.
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.
4. 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.
5. How can I check the dependencies required for MicroWorld's products?
A. To check the dependencies before installing the packages
command for RPM Package # rpm -qpR <package>
command for Debian Package # dpkg --info <package>