Hi, >> Why are some of the databases duplicated in the clamav root dir and >> also in the unofficial-dbs/ss-dbs directory, such as >> winnow_malware.hdb? > > The rsync protocol only downloads the changes between the local and remote > files, so the local file much be available comparison. The > unofficial/ss-dbs is also the working directory where the database's GPG > signature and integrity testing is done before rsyncing the files into the > ClamAV production directory.
By this time you must think I'm dumb or completely new at this. I'd like to think I'm just more inquisitive and going beyond just the home use. Time for some more coffee for me :-) It sounds like the real reason for is duplicates is for the integrity check, because rsync doesn't otherwise need two local copies. Also for moving them all into place into production at once? Is there support that I'm somehow missing for alerting an administrator that there was a problem when it actually happens, and not through just a daily report? How can I verify that clamd is actually using the full set of databases I've downloaded? Thanks again, Alex _______________________________________________ Help us build a comprehensive ClamAV guide: visit http://wiki.clamav.net http://www.clamav.net/support/ml
