Using the vscan Service

Scanning files for viruses is available when the following requirements are met:

• The virus scanning package is installed.

• At least one scan engine is installed and configured.

• The files reside on a file system that supports virus scanning.

• Virus scanning is enabled on the file system.

• The vscan service is enabled.

• The vscan service is configured to scan files of the specified file type.

The following table points to the tasks you perform to set up the vscan service.

Task	Description	For Instructions
Install a scan engine.	Installs and configures one or more of the supported third-party products listed in Antivirus Scan Engine Software.	See the product documentation.
Install the virus-scan IPS package.	Installs the virus scanning package.	How to Install Virus Scanning Software
Enable the file system to allow virus scans.	Enables virus scans on a ZFS file system. By default, scans are disabled.	How to Enable Virus Scanning on a File System
Enable the vscan service.	Starts the scan service.	How to Enable the vscan Service
Add a scan engine to the vscan service.	Includes specific scan engines in the vscan service.	How to Add a Scan Engine
Configure the vscan service.	Views and changes vscan properties.	How to View vscan Properties How to Change vscan Properties
Configure the vscan service for specific file types.	Specifies the file types to include and exclude in a scan.	How to Exclude Files From Virus Scans