Which MetaDefender Endpoint should I use?
This article applies to all MetaDefender Endpoint releases deployed on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android systems.
The MetaDefender Endpoint is available in two unique flavors:
The Persistent MetaDefender Endpoint:
- Designed to run perpetually, following installation on the user’s device.
- Starts running whenever the user’s system is booted up and stops only when the user shuts down.
The On-Demand MetaDefender Endpoint:
- Designed to run only when needed.
- Must be switched on after the system boots up and switches off as soon as the Client is exited or the user shuts down/restarts the system.
Typical uses for the On-Demand MetaDefender Endpoint include:
- Bundling with a secure access control solution, such as VMWare UAG, NAC or SSL-VPN Host Checker for on-demand compliance checks.
- On demand compliance and security checks on devices on which software installation is prohibited.
- Bring your own device (BYOD) access, such as on a guest, contractor, student or employee’s personal laptop, tablet, or mobile phone.
There are two versions of the On-Demand MetaDefender Endpoint available for Windows devices. When selecting the appropriate option, there are certain permissions concerns to keep in mind, namely:
- One version requires user account control (UAC), while the other does not.
- Running the non-UAC client without admin rights as, such as in the BYOD use case above, will offer a slightly degraded experience.
- The malware deep scanning option will be limited.
- Some applications detections will be less accurate, and BitLocker disk encryption state cannot be checked for the non-admin On-Demand Client.
In selecting the right flavor and version of the MetaDefender Endpoint for your enterprise needs, and for use through your range of managed devices, please make the most of the following feature guide, which compares the On-Demand and Persistent MetaDefender Endpoint across all platforms.
Windows, macOS, Linux
| Features | Windows | macOS | Linux | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Persistent | On-Demand | Persistent | On-Demand | Persistent |
| Advanced Endpoint Protection | |||||
| ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| ✅ | ||||
| ✅ | ||||
| ✅ | ||||
| Installation | Required | Required | Required | ||
| Package Format | MSI | EXE | DMG PKG | ZIP | RPM DEB |
| User Interface | |||||
| ✅ | ||||
| ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Automatic Update | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ||
| Application Context | System | User | System | User | System |
| Remote Fetch Log | ✅ | ✅ | |||
| On-demand action | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Custom UI (5) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
For further queries or concerns regarding the MetaDefender Endpoint and Its Suitability for Your Enterprise, please open a Support Case with the OPSWAT team via phone, online chat or form, or feel free to ask the community on our OPSWAT Expert Forum.