The following table provides the official terminology used throughout the OfficeScan documentation:
OfficeScan terminology |
Terminology |
Description |
Client |
The OfficeScan client program |
Client computer or endpoint |
The computer where the OfficeScan client is installed |
Client user (or user) |
The person managing the OfficeScan client on the client computer |
Server |
The OfficeScan server program |
Server computer |
The computer where the OfficeScan server is installed |
Administrator (or OfficeScan administrator) |
The person managing the OfficeScan server |
Console |
The user interface for configuring and managing OfficeScan server and client settings The console for the OfficeScan server program is called "Web console", while the console for the client program is called "client console". |
Security risk |
The collective term for virus/malware, spyware/grayware, and Web threats |
Product service |
Includes Antivirus, Damage Cleanup Services, and Web Reputation and Anti-spyware—all of which are activated during OfficeScan server installation |
OfficeScan service |
Services hosted by Microsoft Management Console (MMC). For example, ofcservice.exe, the OfficeScan Master Service. |
Program |
Includes the OfficeScan client, Cisco Trust Agent, and Plug-in Manager |
Components |
Responsible for scanning, detecting, and taking actions against security risks |
The folder on the computer that contains the OfficeScan client files. If you accept the default settings during installation, you will find the installation folder at any of the following locations: C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\OfficeScan Client C:\Program Files (x86)\Trend Micro\OfficeScan Client | |
The folder on the computer that contains the OfficeScan server files. If you accept the default settings during installation, you will find the installation folder at any of the following locations: C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\OfficeScan C:\Program Files (x86)\Trend Micro\OfficeScan For example, if a particular file is found under \PCCSRV on the server installation folder, the full path to the file is: C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\OfficeScan\PCCSRV\<file_name>. | |
Smart scan client |
An OfficeScan client that has been configured to use smart scan |
Conventional scan client |
An OfficeScan client that has been configured to use conventional scan |