How to set up malware scanning

Table: Process for setting up malware scanning describes a high level process for setting up malware scanning.

Table: Process for setting up malware scanning

Steps	Description
Step 1	Install or upgrade NetBackup software on the primary server, the media server, and MSDP storage server to version 10.0 or later. NetBackup Installation or Upgrade Guide
Step 2	For BYO setup, Instant access must be configured on MSDP storage server.
Step 3	On the scan host, configure any of the following malware tool: NetBackup Malware Scanner (Avira) Note: (Applicable only for Avira) Avira is configured automatically when using the automated scripts as described in Step 4 below. Symantec Protection Engine Microsoft Defender Antivirus Trend Micro Malware Scanner Note: Ensure that the host user has required permission to scan with configured malware tool and is able to access the mount on the storage server.
Step 4	Malware scanning feature requires additional configurations on scan host. The scan host configuration can be performed through automated scripts or manually. Automated scripts: Manual configuration: Scenario based scan host configuration: For Agentless host For NetBackup client as the scan host
Step 5	On the NetBackup Web UI, configure the malware detection settings.