Getting StartedDocument OverviewThis document provides step-by-step instructions for installing Faronics Anti-Virus and its prerequisitesoftware.What is Faronics Anti-Virus?Faronics Anti-Virus provides protection from security threats without slowing down computers due toslow scan times and large footprints. Built with next-generation technology, Faronics Anti-Virus givesyou powerful anti-virus, anti-rootkit and anti-spyware software in-one that protects you against today’shighly complex malware threats while providing seamless integration with Faronics Deep Freeze.System RequirementsFaronics Anti-Virus requires Faronics Core 3.2 and Deep Freeze Enterprise 7.0 (or higher). If you are notusing Deep Freeze or you do not wish to run Deep Freeze, you need not install Deep Freeze since FaronicsAnti-Virus runs independently. Faronics Anti-Virus is supported on Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1,Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 (32-bit or 64-bit for all operating systems).Installing Faronics CoreFaronics Core provides enterprise deployment and management capabilities for Faronics’ softwaresolutions. Faronics Core also allows the monitoring and management of multiple workstations froma central location. Faronics Core displays the current status of managed workstations and allowscommands to be applied to one or more of those workstations. Faronics Core’s basic functionality isextended by installing Product Loadins. These Loadins extend the functionality of Faronics Core withproduct-specific status, actions and reports.Installing or Upgrading Faronics Core on the Console computerFaronics Core consists of the Core Server, Core Database, Core Console and the Core Agent.To install the Core Server, Core Database and Core Console, complete the following steps:1. Double-click FaronicsCore.exe and follow the steps presented. If you are running FaronicsCore 3.0 or higher, the installer will automatically upgrade to the latest version.2. Specify the configuration settings in the Configuration Wizard that is displayed when FaronicsCore Console is launched for the first time.If you are running Faronics Core Console 2.x, refer to Faronics Core Migration Guide available in theFaronics Content Library at www.faronics.com/library to upgrade to the latest version.Deploying the Core Agent on WorkstationsThe Core Agent must be deployed on the workstation to communicate with Faronics Core Console. Ifyou have upgraded Faronics Core, you must redeploy the Core Agent on the workstation(s):To deploy the Core Agent, complete the following steps:1. Select one or more unmanaged workstations displayed in either the [Core Server Name] >Discovered Workstations > Network Workstations sub-node or an LDAP Connection sub-node.2. Right-click on one or more workstations and select Install Core Agent. The Core Agent isdeployed on the selected workstation(s).For more information, refer to Faronics Core User Guide available in the Faronics Content Library atwww.faronics.com/library.