Environment
- App Control Server: All Supported Versions
- Microsoft Windows: All Supported Versions
Question
What are the recommended antivirus exclusions for the App Control Server software?
Answer
Exclusions for App Control Server:Default Folders:
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Bit9\Parity Server\*
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Bit9\Parity Console\*
Specific Files:
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Bit9\Parity Server\ParityServer.exe
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Bit9\Parity Server\Reporter\ParityReporter.exe
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Bit9\Parity Console\php\php-cgi.exe
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Bit9\Parity Console\php\php8ts.dll
If using External Analytics Export
- <Export Directory>\EventTrace-*.bt9
- <Export Directory>\MetadataTrace-*.bt9
- <Export Directory>\NetTrace-*.bt9
Additional Notes
- During installation the path for App Control Server may have been changed from the defaults listed above.
- If using SQL Server on the same machine, check with the vendor about best practices for SQL Server.
- Some vendors require a trailing asterisks (*) when entering exclusions. Sub-folders should be included on the exclusion. Please refer to the vendor's documentation
- Windows Defender is enabled by default on Windows machines and also requires these exclusions
- External Analytics files have a date stamp in the file name, the above exclusion paths are an example.
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