McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.7i Beta

McAfee is pleased to announce the Beta for VirusScan Enterprise 8.7i and AntiSpyware Enterprise Module 8.7.

This new version adds a number of new features that improve performance of malware scanning as well as a number of functional and usability improvements.

Beta Schedule

Beta - 10 Apr 2008



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New Product Features

Key features and improvements in VirusScan Enterprise 8.7i

  • Support for Windows 2008 Server (Longhorn)
  • Improved local control of on-demand scans (ODS)
       • Battery state & full screen awareness
          • Allows end user to delay scheduled ODS when system is low on battery or during full screen presentations
       • ODS usability improvements
          • Right click ODS now prompts the user to choose to either (a) Clean any malware, or (b) Continue (report only).
  • Enhanced system throttling
       • Includes registry and memory scanning, in addition to file scanning
  • Additional Access Protection Rules for virtual machines
       • Prevention of changes to the VMware settings and configuration, files and folders, and active processes
  • New mail scanner
       • Improved reliability with double-byte and multi-byte languages

SystemRequirements

These are preliminary hardware and software requirements. Verify that your server or workstation meets these system requirements before you start the installation process:

Processor: Intel Pentium processor or compatible architecture. Minimum processor speed depends on the minimum required for the operating system you will be running on.

Operating system: Any of the following Microsoft Windows platforms.

Server:

  • Windows 2000 Server, with Service Pack 4
  • Windows 2000 Advanced Server, with Service Pack 4
  • Windows Server 2003, with Service Pack 1 or 2
  • Windows Server 2003 R2
  • Windows Storage Server 2003
  • Windows Server 2008

Workstation:

  • Windows XP Home Edition, with Service Pack 1, 2, or 3
  • Windows 2000 Professional, with Service Pack 4
  • Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, with Service Pack 1, 2, or 3
  • Windows XP Professional, with Service Pack 1, 2 or 3
  • Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, with Service Pack 3
  • Windows Vista Home Basic
  • Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Windows Vista Business
  • Windows Vista Enterprise
  • Windows Vista Ultimate

Browser:  Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 5.5 or later.

Windows Installer: Microsoft Windows Installer (MSI), version 3.1 or later.

Memory: To be determined. For optimal operating system performance, review the Microsoft guidelines for RAM configuration for the operating system you are installing on.

Free disk space: A minimum of 150MB for a complete installation of all the VirusScan Enterprise 8.7i features and components, including a copy of the installation MSI file for repair ability.

Other: A CD-ROM drive or an Internet connection from which you can install or download the product software.

Notes:

Beta Test Scenarios are located on the McAfee Beta Message Boards under “McAfee Enterprise Beta Programs – VirusScan 8.7i Beta”. A specific set of test scenarios is listed under each forum category.