We’re using Window NT 4.0 and IIS 4.0 to support both a local intranet application and, on different servers, internet sites. Our virus scanning tool is Norton AntiVirus 5.0.
A requirement has surfaced to allow local users to upload files for distribution via our internet sites. The uploaded files must be be scanned prior to moving to the download directory (just in case the local user forgot to run the scan before the upload:). I expect that this is a common application but new to us.We have found a component that we can use with ASP to execute a batch file on the server which seems to work very well. The problem is that instead of a “testable” return code, Norton’s command line interface just pops open a window on the server.We can run the scan, but can’t tell if a virus has been detected without seeing the server’s monitor, so, the upload and transfer can’t be fully automated.
We’d like to have the local user upload the file from an intranet web page and, while the user waits, scan the file, transfer it to the download direcory (or not) and report the result to the local user via the intranet.
I can think of a number of “better” ways to perform this operation, however, this is the requirement as it was posed. Can someone offer a suggestion? Thanks.