The following table shows a list of Control Manager features that InterScan™ Messaging Security Appliance (IMSA) supports.
Features |
Descriptions |
Supported? |
2-way communication |
In a 2-way communication, either IMSA or Control Manager may initiate the communication process. |
No. Only IMSA can initiate a communication process with Control Manager. |
Outbreak Prevention Policy |
The Outbreak Prevention Policy (OPP) is developed by TrendLabs. OPP is a quick response to an outbreak and contains a list of actions IMSA should take in order to reduce the likelihood of the IMSA server or its clients from becoming infected. Trend Micro ActiveUpdate Server then deploys the Outbreak Prevention Policy to IMSA using Control Manager. |
Yes |
Log Upload for Query |
Uploads IMSA virus logs, Content Security logs, and NRS logs to Control Manager for query purposes. |
Yes |
Single Sign On |
Manage IMSA from Control Manager directly without first logging on to the IMSA Web management console. |
No. You need to first log on to the IMSA Web management console before you can manage IMSA from Control Manager. |
Configuration Replication |
Replicate configuration settings from an existing IMSA server to a new IMSA server from Control Manager. |
Yes |
Pattern Update |
Update virus/malware pattern files from Control Manager. |
Yes |
Engine Update |
Update Scan Engine from Control Manager. |
Yes |
Product Component Update |
Update IMSA product components such as patches and hot fixes from Control Manager. |
No. Refer to the specific patch or hot fix readme file for instructions on how to update the product components. |
Configuration By User Interface Redirect |
Configure IMSA via the IMSA Web management console accessible from Control Manager. |
Yes |
Renew Product Registration |
Renew IMSA product license from Control Manager. |
Yes |
Mail-related Report on Control Manager |
Generate the following IMSA mail-related reports from Control Manager:
|
Yes |
Control Manager Agent Installation /Un-installation |
Install / uninstall IMSA Control Manager Agent from Control Manager. |
No. IMSA Control Manager agent is automatically installed in the appliance. To enable/disable the agent, do the following from the IMSA Web management console:
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Event Notification |
Send IMSA event notification from Control Manager. |
Yes |
Command Tracking for All Commands |
Track the status of commands that Control Manager issues to IMSA. |
Yes |