[KB8088] ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint Server FAQ

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  1. What is ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint Server?

    ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint Server is an integrated solution designed for the Microsoft SharePoint family of products running on Microsoft Windows Server in standalone or farm configuration. It delivers effective and robust protection against various types of malware, viruses and other infiltrations. See our Online help topic for more information.

  2. What is new in ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint Server?

    See what is new in ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint Server for a detailed list of new and improved features in the latest version of ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint Server.

  3. Which versions of Microsoft SharePoint Server are supported by ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint Server?

    • Microsoft SharePoint Server Subscription Edition
    • Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019 (x64) - all editions
    • Microsoft SharePoint Server 2016 (x64) - all editions
    • Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 (x64) - all editions
    • Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 (x64) - all editions

    For more details on the system requirements for ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint Server, see the ESET Online help topic.

  4. How do I download ESET Security for SharePoint?

    ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint Server can be downloaded from the following Knowledgebase article:

    Download, install and manage ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint Server

  5. How does licensing work with ESET Security for SharePoint?

    ESET Security for Microsoft Sharepoint Server is licensed in two ways depending on how you (the user) license and use Microsoft SharePoint Server. See the following Knowledgebase article for more information:

    Licensing FAQ (Business Users)

  6. Can ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint Server be managed using ESET PROTECT On-Prem?

    Yes. ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint Server can be managed by ESET PROTECT On-Prem.

  7. Where is Microsoft SharePoint Server installed on a typical SharePoint farm?

    If a company's SharePoint farm consists of more than one server, ESET Security for Microsoft SharePoint Server should be installed on all web servers that run the Microsoft IIS component.

  8. What is the On-access filter and how does this differ from Real-time file system protection?

    Only items that are handled by the SharePoint VSAPI will be scanned by the On-access filter. Real-time file system protection scans for malicious code at the moment any file is opened, created or run on your computer.

  9. Does ESET Security for Microsoft Sharepoint Server have firewall capability?

    Yes, version 11 and later have firewall capability. See our Online Help topic for more information on firewalls

  10. Does ESET Security for Microsoft Sharepoint Server have Vulnerability & Patch Management capability?

    Yes, version 11 and later have Vulnerability & Patch Management capability. See our Online Help topic for more information on Vulnerability & Patch Management.

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