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Appendix B. Antidote Delivery Manager
Antidote Delivery Manager works by delivering instructions from an administrator
to each system and by supporting commands to combat a virus or a worm. The
administrator prepares a script containing the actions desired on each system. The
repository function safely delivers the script to the system within minutes and runs
the commands. Commands include restricting network connections, displaying
messages to the users, restoring files from backups, downloading files, executing
other system commands, and rebooting the machine either to the same operating
system or to switch in to or out of the Rescue and Recovery environment. Both the
repository function and the commands work in either the normal operating system
(such as Windows XP) or in the Rescue and Recovery environment.
The overall strategy to combat a virus is to reduce the spread and damage of the
malicious code, apply patches and cleanup to each system, and then bring the
restored machines back on to the network. For a highly destructive and fast
spreading virus, it might be necessary to remove systems from the network and
conduct all repair operations in the Rescue and Recovery environment. Although
this is the safest method, it is also disruptive to users, if applied during normal
working hours. In some circumstances, shifting to the Rescue and Recovery
environment can be delayed or avoided by restricting the network capabilities. The
next step is to get patches and cleanup code downloaded, and clean code run and
patches set up for installation. In general, patches are designed to be installed
while the operating system is running, but clean up and other operations might be
more appropriate in the Rescue and Recovery environment. When the corrective
actions are complete, the system can then be restored to normal operation with
Windows XP running and network configurations restored.
The following two sections describe the repository operation and commands in
detail. Then installation and configuration of the function is presented. The
following sections are examples of how to use the system for the common tasks of
testing, responding to destructive viruses, addressing machines connected by
wireless or Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and fixing less destructive problems.
Installing the Antidote network component
Rescue and Recovery 4.21 must be installed on all client systems. Configuration
can be made before the installation or performed later.
Note: Antidote driver functionality will not be installed in the operating system by
default because of potential conflicts with other drivers.
Windows Vista
Complete the following steps to install Antidote Delivery Manager on client
systems with Windows Vista:
1.
With administrative privileges, launch the MS DOS Command Prompt.
2. Change the directory to %rr%\adm.
3. Run iuservice -install.
4. Execute net start tvtnetwk.
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