Q: What antivirus protection is installed on the server?

A: An antivirus is not part of the operating system and, accordingly, is not included in its distribution.

Q: Do I need to install additional software (antivirus, firewall, etc.) to protect the server?

A: Installing an antivirus is not mandatory; you need to decide for yourself whether you need one and which antivirus to use. For example, we recommend using an antivirus if you use the server for web surfing, visit unfamiliar websites, etc. The built-in Windows Firewall is enabled by default.

Q: Which antivirus / firewall do you recommend?

A: A VDS server is a full equivalent of a dedicated server, so you can use any existing antivirus or firewall. As for which one, choose the one you have worked with before and whose settings you know well. The built-in Windows Firewall is included in Windows and is enabled by default. Of course, you can install and use any other firewall you prefer instead.

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