
     Release Notes for McAfee Alert Manager
                 Version 4.7.0
                     Beta 1
 (c) 2002 Networks Associates Technology, Inc.
              All Rights Reserved



Thank you for using Alert Manager software.
This file contains important information
regarding this release. We strongly recommend
that you read the entire document.


   IMPORTANT:
   McAfee strongly recommends that you use any
   pre-release software (beta or release
   candidate) in a test environment only.
   Pre-release software should not be installed
   in a production environment.

   McAfee does not support automatic upgrading
   of a pre-release version of the software. To
   upgrade to a later beta release, a release
   candidate, or a production release of the
   software, you must first uninstall the
   existing version of the software.


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WHAT'S IN THIS FILE

-  New Features
-  System Requirements & Installation
-  Known Issues
-  Documentation
-  Contacting McAfee and Network Associates
-  Copyright and Trademark Attributions
   -  Trademarks
   -  License Agreement


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NEW FEATURES

This section contains a brief summary of the
key new or changed features for Alert Manager
4.7. For a complete list of new and changed
product features, see the Alert Manager 4.7
Product Guide.

-  Support for Microsoft .NET server operating
   systems (not fully supported for beta 1).

-  Improved support for advanced Windows 2000
   features:
   -  Active Directory
   -  Clustering services (Active/Active and
      Active/Passive)
   -  Terminal services

-  More informative messages. More messages now
   include more valuable information, such as
   user name and file name.

-  Improved support for localized messages
   between client and server.

   -  Improved support for multi-language
      messaging.
   -  Message formatting occurs on both client
      and server. Messages formed on the client
      are re-formatted on the server in the
      local language.


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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS & INSTALLATION

See the Alert Manager 4.7 Product Guide for
details on how to install the product. The
Product Guide is available for download from
the McAfee web site.


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KNOWN ISSUES

1. For this Beta 1 release, Alert Manager 4.7
   for Windows .NET server is not yet fully
   supported. Some functionality may not work
   correctly if you install this beta version
   of Alert Manager 4.7 on a computer with the
   Windows .NET operating systems. Network
   message alerts do not work on .NET servers.

2. For this Beta 1 release, Alert Manager 4.7
   does does not yet support publishing of
   Alert Manager in Active Directory.

3. For this Beta 1 release, Alert Manager 4.7
   does not install itself as a clustered
   resource.  It will install on separate nodes
   of a cluster server.

4. For this Beta 1 release, Alert Manager 4.7
   does not support overinstall of any
   standalone Alert Manager server. Before you
   install Alert Manager 4.7 you should first
   uninstall any existing versions.

5. The Beta 1 VirusScan Enterprise 7.0 E-mail
   Scan component does not currently send
   alerts to the Beta 1 version of Alert
   Manager. Note, however, that E-mail Scan
   detection and logging does function as
   designed.

6. The Alert Manager service is always
   installed using the system account.  If you
   want the Alert Manager service to use a
   specific account, you will need to use the
   services control panel applet to assign the
   user manually.

7. The online Help system is accessible via the
   beta Alert Manager 4.7 user interface. You
   may, however, open the AMG.CHM file directly
   in Windows Explorer.

   NOTE:
   Right-click "Whats This?" context sensitive
   help does function in the beta release.


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DOCUMENTATION

This product includes a documentation set that
consists of manuals saved in Adobe Acrobat
Portable Document Format (.PDF) and an online
Help system}.

Electronic copies of all product manuals are
included on the product CD, or are available
with the Network Associates
PrimeSupport KnowledgeCenter Service Portal:

   https://mysupport.nai.com/login.asp

A free copy of the latest version of Acrobat
Reader comes with the product CD, or you can
download any version from the Adobe web site:

      www.adobe.com/prodindex/acrobat/readstep.html

This product includes the following
documentation set:

1. Alert Manager 4.7 Product Guide. This guide
   introduces the product, documents product
   features, provides detailed instructions for
   configuring the software, and includes
   information on deployment as well as
   recurring tasks and operating procedures. It
   also provides a roadmap for getting
   additional information or help. An Adobe
   Acrobat .PDF version of this guide is stored
   on the product CD. You can also download a
   copy in .PDF format from the McAfee download
   site.

2. Online Help system. Online Help, accessed
   from within the software application, gives
   you quick access to hints and tips about
   using your software. Help includes
   field-level What's This? topics, page-level
   context Help with links to more detailed and
   related information, and context Help for
   all error messages. Help also includes an
   overview of product features and
   step-by-step procedures for product
   features.

3. A LICENSE Agreement. This outlines the terms
   under which you may use the product. Read it
   carefully. If you install the product, you
   agree to the license terms.

4. This README file.

5. A CONTACT file. This file provides a list of
   phone numbers, street addresses, web
   addresses, and fax numbers for Network
   Associates offices in the United States and
   around the world. It also includes contact
   information for services, such as technical
   support, customer service, onsite training,
   the beta program, and AVERT Anti-Virus
   Research Site.


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PARTICIPATING IN THE MCAFEE BETA PROGRAM

Alert Manager 4.7 is being released in
conjunction with VirusScan Enterprise 7.0.

To download new beta software or to read about
the latest beta information, visit the Network
Associates PrimeSupport KnowledgeCenter Service
Portal web site located at:

   https://mysupport.nai.com/login.asp

Contact your McAfee customer service
representative if you do not already have a
login and password.

McAfee is devoted to providing solutions based
on your input. Send us your feedback at:

      avbeta@nai.com


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESITONS ABOUT THE VIRUSSCAN
ENTERPRISE 7.0 BETA PROGRAM

Q: How can I sign up for VirusScan Enterprise
7.0 Beta?

A: VirusScan Enterprise 7.0 Beta will be
available for download from Service Portal at
https://mysupport.nai.com/login.asp.

Q: Will I be able to download VirusScan
Enterprise 7.0 Beta from the McAfeeb2b.com
website?

A: No. Customers must logon to Service Portal
to download VirusScan Enterprise 7.0 Beta.

Q: What if I do not have access to Service
Portal?

A:  Please contact Customer Service to obtain a
temporary Beta grant number so you can register
with Service Portal. You can contact Customer
Service via email: Beta TrialPaks@nai.com or
via phone: (972-308-9960).

Q: What if I am not a current McAfee Customer
and I want to evaluate VirusScan Enterprise 7.0
Beta?

A: Please contact Customer Service to obtain a
temporary Beta grant number so you can register
with Service Portal. You can contact Customer
Service via email: BetaTrialPaks@nai.com or via
phone: (972-308-9960).

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CONTACTING MCAFEE AND NETWORK ASSOCIATES

Technical Support
      http://knowledge.nai.com


McAfee Beta Program
   Beta Web Site
      www.mcafeeb2b.com/beta/

   E-mail
      avbeta@nai.com


AVERT Anti-Virus Research Site
      www.mcafeeb2b.com/avert


Download Site
      www.mcafeeb2b.com/naicommon/download/

   DAT File Updates
      www.mcafeeb2b.com/naicommon/download/dats/find.asp

   Product Upgrades
      www.mcafeeb2b.com/naicommon/download/upgrade/login.asp

      Valid grant number required.
      Contact Network Associates Customer
      Service


On-Site Training Information
      www.mcafeeb2b.com/services/mcafee-training/default.asp


Network Associates Customer Service
   US, Canada, and Latin America toll-free:
   Phone:   +1-888-VIRUS NO or +1-888-847-8766
            Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.,
            Central Time

   E-mail:  services_corporate_division@nai.com
   Web:     www.nai.com
            www.mcafeeb2b.com

For additional information on contacting
Network Associates and McAfee  including
toll-free numbers for other geographic areas --
see the CONTACT file that accompanied your
original product release.

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COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK ATTRIBUTIONS

(c) 2002 Networks Associates Technology, Inc.
All Rights Reserved. No part of this
publication may be reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or
translated into any language in any form or by
any means without the written permission of
Networks Associates Technology, Inc., or its
suppliers or affiliate companies. To obtain
this permission, write to the attention of the
Network Associates legal department at: 3965
Freedom Circle, Santa Clara, California 95054,
or call
+1-972-308-9960.


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Sound, SalesMagic, SecureCast, Service Level
Manager, ServiceMagic, SmartDesk, Sniffer,
Sniffer (in Hangul), Stalker, SupportMagic,
TIS, TMEG, Total Network Security, Total
Network Visibility, Total Network Visibility
(in Katakana), Total Service Desk, Total Virus
Defense, Trusted Mail, UnInstaller, Virex,
Virus Forum, ViruScan, Alert Manager, WebScan,
WebShield, WebShield (in Katakana), WebSniffer,
WebStalker, WebWall, Whos Watching Your
Network, WinGauge, Your E-Business Defender,
ZAC 2000, Zip Manager are registered trademarks
of Network Associates, Inc. and/or its
affiliates in the US and/or other countries.
All other registered and unregistered
trademarks in this document are the sole
property of their respective owners.


LICENSE AGREEMENT

NOTICE TO ALL USERS: CAREFULLY READ THE
APPROPRIATE LEGAL AGREEMENT CORRESPONDING TO
THE LICENSE YOU PURCHASED, WHICH SETS FORTH THE
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE USE OF THE
LICENSED SOFTWARE. IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHICH
TYPE OF LICENSE YOU HAVE ACQUIRED, PLEASE
CONSULT THE SALES AND OTHER RELATED LICENSE
GRANT OR PURCHASE ORDER DOCUMENTS THAT
ACCOMPANIES YOUR SOFTWARE PACKAGING OR THAT YOU
HAVE RECEIVED SEPARATELY AS PART OF THE
PURCHASE (AS A BOOKLET, A FILE ON THE PRODUCT
CD, OR A FILE AVAILABLE ON THE WEB SITE FROM
WHICH YOU DOWNLOADED THE SOFTWARE PACKAGE). IF
YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS SET FORTH
IN THE AGREEMENT, DO NOT INSTALL THE SOFTWARE.
IF APPLICABLE, YOU MAY RETURN THE PRODUCT TO
NETWORK ASSOCIATES, INC. OR THE PLACE OF
PURCHASE FOR A FULL REFUND.





