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Sophos Anti-Virus for NetApp Storage Systems: an anti-virus server doesn't register with the NetApp filer

With Sophos Anti-Virus for NetApp Storage Systems, if the output from the NetApp filer states that an anti-virus server was registered and then immediately unregistered, this might be because either

are not running on the anti-virus server.

What to do

On-access scanning not running

To check this, on the anti-virus server, locate the lightning flash icon in the system tray.

If on-access scanning is not running, start it as follows:

  1. Double-click the lightning flash icon to display the InterCheck Monitor.
  2. Right-click the InterCheck Monitor to display a menu.
  3. Select 'Sophos Anti-Virus'.
  4. Select the IC Client tab.
  5. Click 'GO'.

Sophos Anti-Virus for NetApp service not running

Check that the 'Sophos Anti-Virus for NetApp' service is running on the anti-virus server.

If it is not running, this might be because of incorrect credentials, account lockout, or insufficient rights.

If you need more information or guidance, then please contact technical support.