Avast Business Antivirus for Linux: The Security Guard that Protects Linux Servers

Nowadays, Linux servers serve as the core infrastructure for many enterprises and organizations, carrying massive amounts of data and critical business applications. However, although Linux systems are generally considered more secure than other operating systems, they still face potential threats from malware, viruses, and network attacks. To ensure the security of Linux systems, Avast has launched the next generation antivirus solution designed specifically for Linux servers - Avast Business Antivirus for Linux.

1、 Product Overview

Avast Business Antivirus for Linux is a lightweight antivirus software designed specifically for Linux servers. It provides reliable and high-performance security protection for Linux systems through advanced endpoint protection technology. This software supports both 32-bit and 64 bit systems and is compatible with multiple mainstream Linux distributions such as Red Hat, Debian, and Ubuntu, ensuring that users can easily deploy and use it in various environments.

2、 Core functions

（1） Real time file scanning

Avast Business Antivirus for Linux is equipped with powerful real-time file scanning capabilities. It can monitor file write operations in the file system in real-time and perform real-time scanning of files written to the monitoring mount point. By supporting fanotify's basic 'write on' file system protection, this software can efficiently protect file servers, ensuring file security in both Samba and NFS environments.

（2） Malicious software protection

With the help of Avast's CommunityIQ technology, Avast Business Antivirus for Linux can provide real-time Linux anti malware protection. This technology collects threat intelligence from the global user community, quickly identifies and responds to emerging malware threats, and provides users with zero time zone protection. In addition, the scanning results of the software are clear and concise, with each detected malicious file displayed separately and clearly labeled as clean files, files that cannot be scanned, and files that have been excluded from scanning, allowing users to quickly understand the system security status.

（3） Stream updates

To ensure that virus definitions are always up-to-date, Avast Business Antivirus for Linux provides a streaming update feature. If this feature is enabled, the scanning service will establish a permanent network connection with Avast Cloud and obtain it immediately after the virus definition update is released. The combination of streaming updates and regular virus database updates ensures that users always receive the latest protection.

（4） Integration of sub contracting and system management

The components of this software are provided in standard package form, including DEB format for Debian (Ubuntu) systems and RPM format for RedHat/USE systems. In addition, Avast also provides a software repository that enables all standard system management tools to be easily used to keep Avast Business programs updated. This integration method greatly simplifies the software installation, update, and management process, reducing the workload of system administrators.

3、 Advantages and Characteristics

（1） Lightweight design

Avast Business Antivirus for Linux adopts a lightweight architecture that does not significantly burden server performance. It optimizes resource utilization through multi-core support, ensuring smooth system operation while protecting server files, without reducing work efficiency due to security protection.

（2） Wide system compatibility

Whether it is a common Linux distribution or a Linux system that coexists with other operating systems in a dual system boot environment, Avast Business Antivirus for Linux can provide comprehensive protection. It can detect and remove malicious software hidden in other operating systems, ensuring the security of the entire system.

（3） Continuous updates and development

Avast is committed to continuously developing and updating Avast Business Antivirus for Linux to address evolving network threats. By regularly updating the virus definition database (VPS) and optimizing protection algorithms, the software can always maintain its ability to protect against the latest malicious software, providing users with long-lasting and reliable security protection.

4、 Deployment and Support

Deploying Avast Business Antivirus for Linux is very simple. Users can download technical specification documents and learn detailed installation and configuration guidelines by visiting Avast's official website. In addition, Avast also provides professional technical support services. Users can contact Avast's expert team for assistance at any time if they encounter any problems during installation, configuration, or use.

Avast Business Antivirus for Linux is a security protection solution tailored specifically for Linux servers. It provides users with a reliable, efficient, and easy to manage security environment with powerful features such as real-time file scanning, malware protection, streaming updates, and seamless integration with system management tools. Regardless of the size of the enterprise, Avast Business Antivirus for Linux can meet its needs for Linux server security protection, helping users resist network threats and ensure stable business operations.