Following an extensive beta testing period this summer, F-Secure today announced the release of F-Secure Home Server Security 2009.
The security suite provides standalone anti-virus and anti-spyware protection for Windows Home Server, with automatic updates and all controls integrated into the Windows Home Server Console.
Features are as follows:
- Designed for Windows Home Server
Designed for Windows Home Server operating system, allowing for intuitive user experience and hassle-free configuration. - Easy installation through Windows Home Server Console
Product is installed as Windows Home Server add-in though Windows Home Server Console with minimal user interactions. - F-Secure’s world-class malware and spyware detection and removal engines
The same scanning engines as in F-Secure Internet Security 2009 enable F-Secure Home Server Security 2009 to protect all Windows Home Server content reliably and automatically. - Administration through Windows Home Server Console
All administration is performed through Windows Home Server Console. No Remote Desktop is required for using the product
F-Secure Home Server Security 2009 is priced at £39.95/$65.25/45 Euros meaning that the UK is paying the most for protecting their home servers! Boo F-Secure! A time limited trial download is also available.
More Info: F-Secure | Product Sheet | Trial Download | Discussion and Community Support
September 5th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
Thank you for the writeup Terry.
Now that PP1 is out and the Bug is fixed, I am looking to choose an antivirus solution for my WHS. I currently have to PC’s running Windows Live One Care and want to install a seperate antivirus package on the WHS mainly just to be double sure (all eggs in 1 basket and all that) Avast looks and sounds great but I dont need the additional subscriptions , so was looking towards F-Secure but this price is a bit much. Unsure which to go for now.
Would it be worth doing a side by side review of the 2 product? including costs breakdowns.
Thanks for all the work on the site.
Rick
RB
September 5th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
Hi Rick
You can find our Avast review here http://www.wegotserved.co.uk/2008/01/24/avast-windows-home-server-edition-review/
Great idea to run a side by side - will see what we can do!
Terry
September 6th, 2008 at 12:29 am
My ISP is MSN “powered by Qwest” DSL. As a result I get One Care for free. I have yet to understand why MS does not have a One Care version for WHS.
Especially since it has that One Care “Circle”, which would seem to go hand in hand with a WHS installation.
September 6th, 2008 at 1:09 am
Thmubs up to F-Secure for giving us more options for WHS security!
I participated in the beta and have had the released version installed for a couple of days now - all going well
September 6th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Really good point, Jim! I have OneCare on all my PCs — which means two “circles.”
I’ve suggested to MS that they should offer extended licenses, so people could expand their circles from 3 machines — perhaps a small business edition.
Having OC for WHS would be a natural fit.
September 7th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
Stenton23
I don’t think that the OneCare Target market is business; so maybe a WHS version, but I doubt anything over 10 or 11 licenses will ever be included.
I’m using Kaspersky on my PC’s and F-Secure RC2 on the server, works great and I don’t mind it not being unified.