Real-time Scan Versus On-demand Scan (Scan Now)

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ServerProtect features two powerful scan functions, Real-time Scan and Scan Now.

Real-time Scan runs continuously on a server and provides the maximum level of virus protection. All file I/O events on the server are monitored and infected files are prevented from being copied to or from the server. See Using Real-Time Scan.

Scan Now is a manual virus scan (that is, it occurs immediately after being invoked). Use Scan Now to check a server that you suspect may have been exposed to a computer virus or about which you want immediate information. See Using Scan Now (Manual Scan).

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To ensure maximum protection, Trend Micro recommends using both Real-time Scan and Scan Now.

Real-time Scan and Scan Now benefits include:

Redundant File Scan: If a file containing a virus is accidentally downloaded or copied, Real-time Scan will stop it. Even if for any reason Real-time Scan is disabled, Scan Now will still detect it.
Efficient File Scan: By default, Real-time Scan is configured to scan files. It has the advantage of minimizing the impact to system resources. See Scanning Viruses.
Effective and Flexible File Scan: ServerProtect gives IT professionals effective and numerous scan configuration options to protect their networks based on their individual needs. See Scanning Viruses.