Symantec Secures NT, AIX, OS400 and Solaris Environments With Norton AntiVirus for Lotus Notes/Domino.Business Editors/High Tech Writers CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 15, 2001 Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq:SYMC SYMC Symantec Corporation (stock symbol) ) today announced it has extended its award-winning Norton AntiVirus A popular antivirus program from Symantec. The AntiVirus function is available as a separate product for home and business users or as part of various packages that contain other utilities such as Norton SystemWorks and Norton Internet Security. See Norton Utilities. for Lotus Notes/Domino to IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) AIX (Advanced Interactive eXecutive) IBM's Unix-based operating system which runs on its Intellistation workstations and pSeries, p5, iSeries and i5 server families. , IBM OS/400 and Sun Solaris operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. . Norton AntiVirus for Lotus Notes/Domino provides these platforms, as well as Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. NT, with the most comprehensive, automatic protection available against today's viruses and tomorrow's new threats. Symantec's anti-virus solution for Groupware environments is a key component of Symantec Enterprise Security, a comprehensive and modular Internet security ''This article or section is being rewritten at Internet security is the process of protecting data and privacy of devices connected to internet from information robbery, hacking, malware infection and unwanted software. solution for enterprise computing Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. environments. "Today's organizations require anti-virus tools that safeguard the messaging and collaborative benefits of their NT, AIX, OS400 and Solaris environments," said Gail Hamilton, senior vice president of Symantec's Enterprise Solution Division. "Norton AntiVirus for Lotus Notes/Domino provides the flexibility, stability and reliability needed to ensure the continued high performance of these powerful enterprise communication systems." "Many of our customers who have an existing Norton AntiVirus infrastructure are eagerly awaiting Symantec's latest anti-virus solution for Domino R5 on AS/400 and IBM eServer This article is about the IBM family of computer servers. For the open access electronic text archive, see EServer.org. IBM eServer was a family of computer servers from IBM Corporation. iSeries," said Kelly Schmotzer, IBM Worldwide Groupware Segment Manager. Symantec's Norton AntiVirus for Lotus Notes/Domino scans, detects and repairs viruses found in Lotus environments without inhibiting or degrading server performance or stability. Maximum administrative control Direction or exercise of authority over subordinate or other organizations in respect to administration and support, including organization of Service forces, control of resources and equipment, personnel management, unit logistics, individual and unit training, readiness, mobilization, and flexibility allow the administrator to set scan configurations from remote computers, to choose real-time, on-demand, or scheduled scanning and to have infected files repaired, quarantined, or deleted. As a result, scan times are optimized and servers receive maximum protection. Norton AntiVirus scans all incoming and outgoing SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet and part of the TCP/IP protocol suite, as defined by IETF RFC 2821. SMTP defines the message format and the message transfer agent (MTA), which stores and forwards the mail. , POP3, IMAP IMAP - Internet Message Access Protocol , X400, Notes Mail and cc:Mail traffic on Notes/Domino servers, including mail servers, mail hubs and pass through servers. Norton AntiVirus for Lotus Notes/Domino features LiveUpdate, which can be scheduled by administrators to automatically retrieve weekly virus definition updates, ensuring that Lotus Notes/Domino servers are always protected against the latest virus threats. Also included is a modular engine called NAVEX NAVEX Navigation Exercise NAVEX Norton anti Virus Extension that allows Symantec to ship fundamental changes and updates to the virus scanning engine technology through LiveUpdate. NAVEX reprograms the Norton AntiVirus engine to detect new classes of viruses--allowing companies to lower costs by abolishing the need to re-deploy their anti-virus solution every time a new virus type is discovered. Norton AntiVirus for Lotus Notes/Domino includes Symantec's patented technologies to detect and repair both known and unknown viruses at the groupware server before they reach the desktop or network. These technologies set up a virtual computer to evaluate files, then use heuristic A method of problem solving using exploration and trial and error methods. Heuristic program design provides a framework for solving the problem in contrast with a fixed set of rules (algorithmic) that cannot vary. 1. logic to assess the likelihood of an infection. Clean files pass right through, but viral files are stopped before they can enter the server and cause harm. Norton AntiVirus for Lotus Notes/Domino is easy to use and configure because all operations, such as alerting, event logging, database scanning and configuration, are done in a native Notes format. Norton AntiVirus for Lotus Notes/Domino supports Lotus Notes/Domino release 5 and is based on the Lotus interface, so there is no new interface to learn, thereby reducing training and ownership costs. Integration with Notes Statistics and Event Reporting provides administrators with a comprehensive set of reports, allowing them to view, print and export valuable information in numerous formats. In addition, Norton AntiVirus for Lotus Notes/Domino includes customizable alerts, thereby keeping administrators informed of the virus activity within their organization. Symantec Enterprise Security Symantec Enterprise Security provides corporations with a comprehensive and modular Internet security solution. The solution allows customers to manage the complete security lifecycle of their computing environment from assessment and planning to implementation and monitoring. Symantec Enterprise Security enables customers to build the best security solution for their organization by choosing from Symantec's best-of-breed, multi-platform Internet security products; manageability and administration tools; and world-class professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. and support. Symantec Enterprise Security also includes the Digital Immune System immune system Cells, cell products, organs, and structures of the body involved in the detection and destruction of foreign invaders, such as bacteria, viruses, and cancer cells. Immunity is based on the system's ability to launch a defense against such invaders. , Symantec's unique technology for automatic detection and cure of security threats. Availability Symantec's Norton AntiVirus for Lotus Notes/Domino provides protection on Microsoft Windows NT, IBM OS/400, IBM AIX and Sun Solaris platforms. For additional product information call (800) 745-6054 or visit www.symantec.com. To obtain licensing information or to locate a reseller, visit http://enterprisesecurity.symantec.com/license/on the World Wide Web. About Symantec Symantec, a world leader in Internet security technology, provides a broad range of content and network security solutions to individuals and enterprises. The company is a leading provider of virus protection, vulnerability assessment, intrusion prevention, Internet content and e-mail filtering, remote management technologies and security services to enterprises around the world. Symantec's Norton brand of consumer security products leads the market in worldwide retail sales and industry awards. Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Symantec has worldwide operations in 36 countries. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.symantec.com. 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