avast! Business Protection Plus
Network security with maximum protection for all points
- Complete antivirus and anti-spyware with central control
- Full server support, including MS SharePoint and Exchange
- Virtualization technology for business data protection
- Silent Firewall (end points only) and Antispam (both end points and servers)
What is included?
- Client protection
- File server protection
- Email server protection
- Remote management
Why choose this product?
avast! Business Protection Plus gives you full control over your business computer network, with a new web-based central console that gives you everything you need for end points and servers: remote installation and updates, real-time security alerts, scheduled automatic scanning, comprehensive reporting, and more.
Don't let new threats steal your business dataOur improved Behavior Shield stops "zero-day" threats and other unknown malware, before virus definitions have been obtained. |
Secure your online data exchangeavast! Web Shield checks every email, chat, download, or web page. Combined with our virtualization tools (avast! SafeZone™, Sandbox, and AutoSandbox™), it results in the most sophisticated online protection available. |
Keep your email inbox safe and cleanMS Exchange email server is fully supported. Our Mail Shield scans all incoming/outgoing email for malware and spam (with a special plug-in for MS Outlook). |
Be safe on business travelsOur Silent Firewall and Antispam features work on your laptop, even when you are not connected to your company network. |
To run avast! Business Protection Plus your computer network must meet the following criteria:
Workstation
Operating Systems Supported
- Windows 7 - 32 bit or 64 bit
- Windows Vista (any edition excl. Starter Edition) - 32 bit or 64 bit
- Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher - 32 bit or 64 bit
Minimum Hardware Requirements
- Pentium 3 Processor
- 256 MB RAM
- 380 MB of free hard disk space
- Please note that avast! Business Protection Plus runs only on PC operating systems with Windows XP or later.
- Older Windows operating systems (Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000) are not supported.
Other 3rd party prerequisites
- Microsoft Silverlight 4
Server
Operating Systems Supported
- Windows 2003 - 32 bit or 64 bit
- Windows 2008/R2 Server (any editions, excl. Core), latest SP 32 bit or 64 bit
- Windows SBS 2011
Minimum Hardware Requirements
- Windows 2003
- Pentium 3 Processor
- 256 MB RAM
- 200 MB of free hard disk space
- Windows 2008/SBS 2011
- Pentium 3 Processor
- 512 MB RAM
- 200 MB of free hard disk space
Note: Minimum Windows system requirements have to be met!
Other 3rd party prerequisites
- Microsoft Silverlight 4
Administration Console
Operating Systems Supported
- Windows XP SP3 or higher
- Windows Vista (any Edition excl. Starter Edition), latest SP
- Windows 7
- Windows 2003 Server (all editions), latest SP
- Windows 2008/R2 Server (any editions, excl. Core), latest SP
- Windows SBS 2011
Note: the latest SP and a fully updated OS is recommended!
Minimum Hardware Requirements
- Pentium 3 Processor
- 1 GB RAM
- 900MB of free hard disk space
- Internet Explorer 6 or higher or other Silverlight-enabled browser
Note: other 3rd party pre-requisites will be installed during the setup by the installer if they are not present. These are the Microsoft .NET Framework 4, SQL Server EE 2008R2, IIS
Other 3rd party prerequisites
- Microsoft Silverlight 4
- Microsoft .NET Framework 4
- Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)
Networking Requirements
- Valid SMTP server in reach of the management service
- Availability to connect to the AVAST update servers
- Windows workgroup or active directory network
- Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 or Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Express installed
Please also note that avast! will not run properly if you have other antivirus software on your network.
Core Protection |
Antivirus and anti-spyware engineInnovative scanning engine protects against viruses, spyware, and other malicious agents. Silent FirewallStops hackers, using heuristic and behavioral analysis and a white list of safe applications. AntispamComprehensive spam and phishing filter, which works as a plug-in to MS Outlook and a generic POP3/IMAP4 proxy for other email clients. Real-time anti-rootkit protectionPrevents stealth malware (‘rootkits’) that, when loaded by the computer’s OS, are invisible to ordinary scanners. avast! Community IQProvides the best, most up-to-date signature-based detection, because the global avast! user community provides samples of new viruses. avast! WebRepProvides website reliability and/or reputation ratings according to community-provided feedback. Behavior ShieldStops ‘zero-day’ threats and unknown malware before virus definitions have been obtained. Web ShieldDetects streaming web content better, via high-performance tuning. avast! SafeZoneOpens a new (clean) desktop so that other applications don’t see what’s happening – perfect for banking, secure ordering/shopping – and leaves no traces once it’s closed. AutoSandboxPrompts users to run suspicious applications in the virtual Sandbox environment. avast! SandboxProvides an extra layer of security for you to run your PC workstation and its applications in a virtual environment – where any attacks are thus targeted (instead of your real PC). OS supported:
OS not supported:
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Server |
AntispamAntispam for Microsoft Exchange servers 2007/2010 with latest SP. Integrated protection for both email and file serversIncludes high-performance scanning, superior scalability, and support for clustering (even in active-active mode), and integrates perfectly with Exchange via Microsoft's own Virus Scanning APIs. SharePoint Server pluginTightly integrates with SharePoint 2003/2007/2010 Servers via Microsoft's own AV interfaces. Microsoft Exchange serverMS Exchange 2003/2007/2010 email server is fully supported. Low resource usageStays light on system resources, to reserve server resources for your business needs. |
Management Console |
Web-based consoleComfortable dashboard lists all current problems, recommended solutions, and other actions. Accessible from everywhere via web browser, so additional applications are not needed to manage your network. Remote installation and updatesSaves both time and costs associated with traditional deployment at individual end points. Full network administration is unnecessary for operation. Auto-discovery of new/unprotected (or ‘rogue’) PCsNotifies you when potentially unprotected/harmful PCs connect to your company network. Ability to schedule/run scanning jobsSchedule scanning at night or on weekends (whenever PCs are not needed). Comprehensive reportingSet your own parameters for what information gets reported and how often. Real-time alertsIn case of infection or other undesirable activities, the central console receives immediate real-time alerts. |
Others |
64-bit supportSupports the 64-bit architecture platforms of Windows 7 and Windows Vista. Boot-time scannerScans your computer for infections before the OS can start to activate any viruses beneath it (now applies also to 64-bit versions of Windows 7 and Windows Vista). Intelligent ScannerReduces the number of required file scans up to 80% through a white list of safe applications. Files identified as safe are not rescanned unless they change. |
Compare with avast! Business Protection
avast! Business Protection Plus is maximum protection for all points in your network, including high-risk external computers (laptops, for example). Check the following comparison table to see how it provides maximum security for your business.
Feature comparison |
Business Protection Antivirus with central control |
Business Protection Plus Maximum capability for all points |
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We always take care about our existing customers. If you already use avast! Business Protection Plus, the following information can help you with your inquiries:
Awards & Certifications
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VB100 Awards |
| AV Comparatives |
Companies/Organizations that rely on avast!
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United Nations University |
How to purchase
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