Not really, no. There are few virii that can infect z/Linux systems to begin with, and they are much more vulnerable to Trojans, worms, and other types of exploits.
T here are two general exceptions though; if your z/Linux instance is acting as an e-mail server or if it is acting as a Windows SMB or NFS file server. In those cases, there are some serious advantages to running a virus scan product. -Paul From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 6:26 AM To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU Subject: Linux question To anyone running Linux under z/VM is it normal for companies to want to run a virus scan product when its on the mainframe? I'm more familiar with the z/OS world and I know we don't run any on that side of the shop. Thanks Andy Internet: Mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The information contained in this message may be CONFIDENTIAL and is for the intended addressee only. Any unauthorized use, dissemination of the information, or copying of this message is prohibited. If you are not the intended addressee, please notify the sender immediately and delete this message.
