To upgrade the AVG Admin Server for Linux to version 9.0, it is not necessary to uninstall the existing version of AVG Admin server (8.0 and higher). You will be asked to keep or replace the old database and configuration file during installation. It is recommended to backup these first:

• /opt/avg/avgadmsrv/var/db/avgdb.fdb
• /etc/avgadmsrv.conf

AVG Admin Server 9.0 for Linux is compatible with the following Firebird servers:

• Firebird Super Server 2.0 (recommended) or higher
• Firebird Classic Server 2.0 or higher

Installation of AVG Admin server for Linux:

1. Download the latest installation package of AVG Admin Server 9.0 for Linux (avgadmsrv -9.x.xxx.i386.tar.gz) from the following location:
AVG Anti-Virus Business Edition 9.0
AVG Internet Security Business Edition 9.0

2. At first please stop the running avgadmsrvd daemon:
# /etc/init.d/avgadmsrvd stop

3. Unpack the installation file:
$ tar -xvzf avgadmsrv-9.x.xxx.i386.tar.gz

4. Switch to the avgadmsrv directory
$ cd avgadmsrv-9.x.xxx.i386

5. Launch the interactive installation script as the root user:
# ./install.sh

6. Confirm License Agreement
Please read the License Agreement. If you agree to the terms displayed, use "q" to close the screen and type "yes" to continue.

7. Confirm Group Name
Press enter to use default group name (avg) in which the AVG Admin Server will be installed or specify a custom one.

8. Confirm Username
Press enter to use the default username (avg) under which the AVG Admin Server will be run or type in a custom one.
Note: AVG Admin Server does not require root privileges to run properly. It is recommended to run AVG Admin Server under non-privileged user account.

9. Firebird Server Database Installation
The installation script will try to create a Firebird Database, so unless you plan to create it later yourself or you have an existing one, you should make sure that the Firebird engine is installed and its service is running.
You will be prompted to enter an username, under which the Firebird Server is running (default is firebird) and database owner (default is SYSDBA) with password (default is masterkey, but we strongly recommend to use a custom one).

10. Older database will be detected and you have these options:
a) Create a new empty database.
b) Upgrade old database to new version. (default)
c) Keep old database without change.

11. After installation please register AVG Admin Server for Linux (without the registration, it will not be possible to run the server):
 # /usr/bin/avgadmsrv --register <license number>

12. Start AVG Admin Server
Use the following command to start the AVG Admin Server:
# /etc/init.d/avgadmsrvd start

The AVG clients can be connected to the DataCenter using the correct URL as the communication string. The URL is in format <adress>[:port]

where: 

• <address> is the address of the PC with running AVG Admin Server. The AVG Admin Server is connected to the DataCenter installed on one of the supported database engines. This address can be set as IP address or PC name of the machine, where is the AVG Admin Server installed.
• [:port] is non-mandatory port number. The default port is 4158.

For example, if the AVG Admin Server is installed on a computer named “myserver” and it is using the default port, the connection string is: myserver:4158

The connection string can be entered into AVG the following way:

• AVG client
• AVG - menu Tools - Advanced settings - Remote administration - Server / Port
• AVG Admin Console
• AVG Admin Console - menu DataCenter - Connect to AVG DataCenter

Run the AVG Admin Server Monitor from START > Programs > AVG 9.0 Remote Administration > AVG Admin Server Monitor and click the Server settings... button.
Choose the UpdateProxy tab, enable the option "Use proxy server", fill in the server address. If you need to specify proxy authentication options, enable the "Authentication" checkbox too, and fill in the login details you wish to use.