Cheap AV/malware suite recommendation

IndyColtsFan

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Sep 22, 2007
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Hello,

I'm looking for a recommendation on a cheap AV/malware suite mainly for servers, but if it has client installs with centralized management, that's great too. This is for my home network and home lab. Here is my environment:

1. Approximately 10 to 15 servers running a mix of Windows 2008 R2 and Windows 2012 Server.
2. I'm running various versions of Sharepoint (2010, 2013) and will likely be running Exchange at some point, so if the product has Sharepoint and Exchange protection available that is a plus, but is not a requirement by any means.
3. Clients are Windows 7 and Vista. Again, workstation support isn't vital, but would be nice.
4. Centralized management and reporting would be great if possible.

I've toyed with the idea of installing System Center Configuration Manager and Endpoint Protection in my lab, but that seems to be quite a bit of work and resource usage for my needs. I still may install them eventually for learning purposes, but what would you recommend otherwise?
 

Danimal1209

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Windows Defender/Security Essentials has great reviews for being free. I haven't had any problems with it and it seems to work well and fast.