Update virus database definitions using kaspersky

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Learn how to implement a Kaspersky Virus Database Update on your server efficiently. This page guides you through setting up a custom trigger action using Kaspersky anti-virus software to automate virus definition updates.
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This custom trigger action updates the virus database definitions using Kaspersky anti-virus software. 

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Source code and build instructions

How to update virus database for KasperSky

 Let me now show you how to implement that.

1.  Make sure you have already KasperSky installed in the server

Before creating a custom trigger action, you need to have Kaspersky anti-virus software installed in the server where JSCAPE MFT Server is running.

2.  Create a Trigger for KasperSky Virus Update

Login into admin console of JSCAPE MFT Server > Triggers and ClickAddto create a Trigger

Give the trigger a Nameand then select theCurrent Timeevent type from the drop-down list.

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ClickNextto Step 2 where a condition can be set to execute the trigger.

Below screen shows a condition that the trigger should execute at 22 Hours 30 minute . Set the condition as Hour =22 AND Minute 30( KasperSky Virus Database will be updated every day at 22 hours 30 minutes )

Once the condition is set ClickNextto proceed

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The step 3 asks to add an action, Add the action"Kasper Sky Update Virus Definitions" from drop down list. If the action not found read the build instructions (Source code and build instructions) .

Add the action and ClickOKto proceed

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The Parameters for the action "Kasper Sky Update Virus Definitions" are ;

  • Location 
  • Arguments

As the name indicates, Location is the path where "kesl-control" process is located. Mention the argument to be as "--update-application" .

Click OK to save the settings 

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 That's it. Now you know how to create a trigger to update the Kasper Sky Virus Database.