Best Practices with GFI LanGuard trial
Our customers have found that following these three best practice steps greatly helped them during their trial.
Step 1: Determine the best deployment for your network
Watch this quick video to learn about GFI LanGuard deployment options
Step2: Ensure you use the correct database
- Built in MS Access database for testing and deployments of 10-25 nodes
- 25+ seats use either MS SQL Express or MS SQL (standard/enterprise)
- MS SQL/MS SQL Express for deployments +100 seats*
- The database selection is dependent on: network size, frequency of scans, and types of scans performed
Watch this video to learn more about how to select the best database for your environment
Step 3: Ensure your AV and Firewall solutions do not conflict with scanning
- View our KB article to ensure your target machines Anti-virus will not prevent GFI LanGuard from working properly
- Review the ports GFI LanGuard uses to ensure firewalls are configured correctly