what is it? HOW DO I SELL IT?

As the updated version of Microsoft® Antigen for Exchange Server, Microsoft® ForefrontTM Security for Exchange Server
includes multiple scan engines from industry-leading security firms that are integrated into a single solution to help busi-
nesses protect their Exchange messaging environments from viruses, worms, and spam.
Forefront Security for Exchange Server ships with and integrates industry-leading antivirus engines to provide compre-
hensive, layered protection against the latest threats. Through deep integration with Exchange Server, scanning innova-
tions, and performance controls, the solution helps protect messaging environments while maintaining uptime and opti-
mizing server performance. Forefront Security for Exchange Server also enables administrators to easily manage product
configuration and operation, automated scan engine signature updates, and reporting at the server and enterprise level.
Forefront Security for Exchange Server is the first product launched under the new Microsoft Forefront brand, which the
company announced in June when it unveiled plans for a comprehensive security product portfolio and roadmap to help
customers protect information and control access. Sybari Software’s Antigen for Exchange Server was a product acquired
in Microsoft’s 2005 acquisition of Sybari.
HOW DO I ORDER IT?
Microsoft Forefront Licensing Options
Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server will be licensed through the Microsoft Online Services program on a
per-user subscription model. This license includes all antivirus and antispam engine updates, signatures, and product
upgrades, during the license period. Customers will be able to license Forefront Security for Exchange Server through
the following Microsoft Volume Licensing programs:
• Enterprise Agreement
• Enterprise Agreement Subscription Forefront Security for Exchange Server
Open Value SKUs
• Select License
• Academic Select ForeFront Security for Exchange Server Monthly Subscription Per Device
ForeFront Security for Exchange Server Monthly Subscription Per User
• Government Select; Open Value
Select SKUs
• Open Value Subscription
Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server is optimized for Exchange Server 2007, providing comprehensive,
layered antivirus protection, optimized server performance, and simplified management for a more secure messaging
environment.
Product Supporting Points
Comprehensive protection: Forefront Security for Exchange Server provides multiple antivirus scan engines at multiple
layers throughout the e-mail infrastructure to deliver maximum threat protection.
• Protection against the latest viruses. Multiple scan engines provide better protection against threats. If one
engine fails or goes offline to update, other engines continue to scan without interrupting mail delivery. IT
administrators can apply up to five scan engines at once at Transport and Store servers.
• Protection against spam. Forefront Security for Exchange Server provides the rights to enable the premium
antispam services of Exchange 2007, including the Microsoft IP Reputation Service, IMF (content filter)
signatures, and antispam signatures, and keeps them updated multiple times each day.
• Protection against new and hidden threats. Forefront Security for Exchange Server includes heuristics
technologies that detect malicious code based on behavioral characteristics. It also has configurable file
filtering rules that help businesses block file types that are known for carrying viruses (for example, .exe).
Optimized performance: Through deep integration with Exchange Server, scanning innovations, and performance
controls, Forefront Security for Exchange Server helps protect messaging environments while maintaining uptime and
optimizing server performance.
• Elimination of redundant scanning. Exchange Server 2007 provides a secure antivirus header stamp that
Forefront Security for Exchange Server attaches to each e-mail as it is first scanned at the Edge or Hub. The
mail never needs to be scanned again, saving processing load at the Hub and Store.
• Incremental background scanning. IT can protect the mail Store with less server overhead by scanning only
messages that are most likely to be infected, such as those that are a few days old or that carry attachments.
• Performance controls. IT groups can use in-memory and multi-threaded scanning and can leverage how many
engines are used for a given scan job for greater flexibility and control over security and server performance.
SKU Simplified management: Forefront Security for Exchange Server enables administrators to easily manage
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product configuration and operation, automated scan engine signature updates, and reporting at the server and
enterprise level.
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• Forefront Server Security Administrator. This built-in management console enables administrators to
SKU
fully configure Forefront Security for Exchange Server locally or remotely.

• Server Provider License Agreement
• High Volume Messaging Services
• Campus and School Agreement
ForeFront Security for Exchange Server Monthly Subscription Per Device
ForeFront Security for Exchange Server Monthly Subscription Per User
ForeFront Security for Exchange Server Disk Kit
9SG-00021 • Centralized Web-based console. Forefront Security for Exchange Server works with Microsoft®
9SG-00054 ForefrontTM Server Security Management Console*, which provides central configuration, deployment, and
Media
updating for all Forefront server security products.
9SG-00003 • One-stop, automated updates. Microsoft monitors its antivirus vendors for new signatures and engine
updates, tests them against a virus database, and then confirms and posts them for automatic download
by Forefront Security for SharePoint or Forefront Server Security Management Console.
• Integrated monitoring. The solution supports a management pack for Microsoft Operations Manager
(MOM)**, so IT can include Forefront Security for Exchange Server system information in broader corporate
management practices.
*Forefront Server Security Management Console is expected to be available for beta testing by early 2007.
**The Forefront Security for Exchange Server Management Pack for MOM is expected to be available in late 2006 or early 2007.

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What is Microsoft Forefront?
Microsoft Forefront is a comprehensive line-of-business security products providing greater protection and control
through integration with your existing IT infrastructure and through simplified deployment, management, and
analysis. The Microsoft Forefront line-of-business security products help provide protection for client machines, server
applications, and the network edge.
What is Forefront Security for Exchange Server?
Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server includes multiple scan engines from industry-leading security firms that
are integrated into a single solution to help businesses protect their Exchange messaging environments from viruses,
worms, and spam. Forefront Security for Exchange Server ships with and integrates industry-leading antivirus engines
to provide comprehensive, layered protection against the latest threats. Through deep integration with Exchange Server,
scanning innovations, and performance controls, the solution helps protect messaging environments while maintaining
uptime and optimizing server performance. Forefront Security for Exchange Server also enables administrators to easily
manage product configuration and operation, automated scan engine signature updates, and reporting at the server and
enterprise level.
What’s new in Forefront Security for Exchange Server?
Forefront Security for Exchange Server supports Exchange Server 2007 and enables IT groups to apply comprehensive
multiple-engine protection for Edge, Hub, and Store servers. New features include:
• Support for the Exchange Server 2007 AV transport stamp, plus incremental background scanning, to optimize
performance and reduce overhead on mailbox servers.
• A license to enable the premium antispam services of Exchange 2007, including the Microsoft IP Reputation
Service, IMF (content filter) signatures, and antispam signatures; all filters and signatures are updated multiple
times a day.
• Forefront Security for Exchange Server will also be localized into 11 languages (not available during beta), to
enable companies around the world to manage their servers in the language of the region.
• Additional virus scanning engines, including the Microsoft Antimalware engine, have been included in the product,
to give IT more options for scanning configurations.
Will Forefront Security for Exchange Server be part of the Exchange Server Enterprise CAL?
Yes. Forefront Security for Exchange Server will be included in the Exchange Server Enterprise CAL.
How can I get pricing for Forefront Security for Exchange?
Pricing will be made available later on the Forefront Security for Exchange Server site or through your reseller.
additional resources
For product information, trial software, virtual labs, and the latest news on Microsoft Forefront Security for
Exchange Server, go to http://www.microsoft.com/forefront.
What versions of Exchange Server does Forefront Security for Exchange Server support?
Forefront Security for Exchange Server will support Exchange Server 2007. Customers who purchase a license for Forefront
Security for Exchange Server will receive downgrade rights to Antigen for Exchange, which supports Exchange Server 2003
and Exchange Server 2000.
How will Forefront Security for Exchange Server be licensed?
Forefront Security for Exchange Server will be licensed through the Microsoft Online Services program on a per-user
subscription model. This license includes all antivirus and antispam engine updates, signatures, and product upgrades,
during the license period. Customers will be able to license Forefront Security for Exchange Server through a number of
Microsoft Volume Licensing programs.
How do I manage Forefront Security for Exchange Server?
Using Forefront Server Security Administrator, a built-in management console, administrators can fully configure
Forefront Security for Exchange Server locally or remotely. For centralized Webbased control, Forefront Security
for Exchange Server works with Microsoft Forefront Server Security Management Console, which provides central
configuration, deployment, and updating for all Forefront server security products in an enterprise. This enables IT
administrators to easily manage servers remotely, generate comprehensive reports, and receive outbreak alerts from
across the infrastructure. A management pack for Microsoft Operations Manager enables IT administrators to monitor
the health of Forefront Security for Exchange Server servers as part of corporate operational management practices.
How does Forefront Security for Exchange Server protect Exchange Server?
Forefront Security for Exchange Server provides server-level protection in real time by examining messages as they are in
Transport (at Edge and Hub servers) and in the Store (in Mailbox and Public Folder servers), even when they come from
mobile devices. By using multiple scan engines, the software helps ensure that mail continues to be scanned even if one
engine fails or goes offline for updates.
Is Forefront Security for Exchange Server available globally? Which languages does it support?
The beta version is available globally in English. On final release, the product will be localized into 11 languages, which
are English, German, French, Japanese, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Portuguese
(Brazil), and Russian.
What antivirus scan engines are included with Forefront Security for Exchange Server?
Forefront Security for Exchange Server supports scan engines from multiple industry leaders. It currently ships with
engines from Authentium, Computer Associates, Kaspersky Labs, Norman Data Defense, Microsoft, Sophos, and
VirusBuster.
system requirements
Computer: x86 or x64 architecture-based computer Operating System: Windows Server® 2003 operating system
Server: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Memory: 512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended) Hard Disk: 300 MB of
hard-disk space Other: Forefront Security for Exchange Server supports Exchange Server running on Microsoft
Cluster Servers