ESET Server Security for Microsoft Windows Server

NOD32 for Windows Server / ESET File Security for Windows Server

What protection does ESET offer for Windows Server to my server?

Anti-Malware

As an award-winning exlink and innovative defense against malware, this cutting-edge exlink technology prevents attacks and eliminates all types of threats, including viruses, ransomware, rootkits, worms, and spyware, with cloud-driven analysis for higher detection rates. It is a compact program that does not consume many system resources and does not compromise performance. It uses a layered security model. Each layer, or phase, has a number of core technologies. The Pre-execution phase features technologies such as UEFI Explorer, Network Attack Protection, Reputation and Cache, Product Sandbox, and DNA Detections. The Execution phase technologies include Exploit Blocker, Ransomware Protection, Advanced Memory Scanner, and Script Scanner (AMSI), while the Post-execution phase uses Botnet Protection, Cloud-based Malware Protection System, and Sandboxing. This comprehensive set of core technologies provides an unparalleled level of protection.

OneDrive Scanning

This is a new feature that adds the ability to scan files located in OneDrive cloud storage for Office 365 business accounts.

Hyper-V Scanning

It is a new technology that allows scanning the disks of virtual machines (VMs) on Microsoft Hyper-V Server exlink without the need to install any “agent” on the VM in question.

ESET LiveGuard Advanced

Cloud-based ESET service. When ESET Server Security detects suspicious code or behavior, it prevents further threat activities by placing the item in quarantine with ESET LiveGuard Advanced. A suspicious sample is automatically sent to the ESET LiveGuard Advanced server for analysis with cutting-edge malware detection engines. Your ESET Server Security then receives a result from the analysis. The suspicious file will be handled based on the result.

ESET Cluster

The ESET Cluster allows the management of multiple servers from a single location. Joining workstations to nodes will provide additional automation of management due to the ability to distribute a configuration policy among all cluster members. Cluster creation is possible using the installed node, which can then remotely install and start all other nodes. ESET server products can communicate with each other and exchange information, such as configuration and notifications, and synchronize the necessary data for the proper functioning of a group of product instances. This provides the same product configuration across the entire cluster. ESET Server Security supports Windows Failover Clusters and Network Load Balancing (NLB) clusters. Additionally, you can manually add ESET cluster members without requiring a specific Windows cluster. ESET clusters work in both domain and workgroup environments.

Automatic Exclusions

Automatic detection and exclusion of critical applications and server files for efficient operation and performance.

Process Exclusions

Excludes specific processes from Anti-Malware access scanning. Anti-Malware access scanning can cause conflicts in certain situations, for example, during a backup process or live migrations of virtual machines. Process exclusions help minimize the risk of potential conflicts and improve the performance of excluded applications, which in turn has a positive effect on overall system performance and stability. Excluding a process/application is an exclusion of its executable file (.exe).

eShell (ESET Shell)

eShell is a command-line interface that offers advanced users and administrators more comprehensive options for managing ESET server products.

Component-based Installation

The installation can be customized to contain only selected parts of the product.

Downloads

You can download ESET for Windows Server by clicking here, but we recommend requesting a free and no-obligation demo so you can have:

  • Activation of the centralized cloud administration console.
  • A fully functional license free of charge for 1 month.
  • TeamViewer support to show the system administrator how the cloud console works and install the antivirus on your server.

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Is it compatible with my Windows Server?

  • Windows Server 2025: yes, compatible.
  • Windows Server 2022: yes, compatible.
  • Windows Server 2019: yes, compatible (including the Essentials edition).
  • Windows Server 2016: yes, compatible (including Essentials and Storage Server editions).
  • Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2: not with the current version of ESET. Contact us before purchasing.
  • Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2: no.

It works the same in Server Core installations and with Desktop Experience.
(Additionally, with any of the 3 licenses you can also protect Linux servers)

Centralized cloud management

The remote administration platform is available with either cloud or on-premises (local) installation. You can monitor the status of all your Windows servers from a single cloud console without needing to purchase or maintain additional hardware, thus reducing the total cost of ownership.

Order operating system updates, periodic scans, signature and software version updates, or remote reboots directly from the centralized console. Remotely configure policies and custom tasks for each server or group of servers based on their criticality or specific functionality.

Consola de administración en la nube ESET PROTECT - Gestión centralizada de seguridad

Which ESET license do I need to protect my Windows server?

It depends on what you want to protect:

  • Only the server: a ESET Server Security license. It costs 119,00 € per year per server, excluding VAT, with no minimum number of devices required. Do you have multiple servers? One license for each one, and the price decreases: 2 servers are 199,00 € and 3 are 219,00 €.
  • The server and office computers: it is better for you to choose ESET PROTECT Entry. Each license covers either one server or one computer, with a minimum purchase of 5: one goes to the server and leaves you with 4 for the devices. The 5 cost 185,25 € per year, excluding VAT, with the administration console in the cloud included.
  • A Remote Desktop (Terminal Server) server: you need as many ESET licenses as Terminal Server licenses the server has. ESET File Security for Terminal Server costs 39,00 € per user and year, excluding VAT, with a minimum of 5 users (195,00 € per year).
  • 5% discount for new customers: enter the code NUEVOCLIENTE2026 at checkout to receive the discount on your first order.
  • We help you install it: if you wish, we connect to your server via TeamViewer and perform the installation with you.
  • Included support: all licenses include ESET Spain’s telephone support in Spanish, at no additional cost.
  • Who do we sell to? To companies and self-employed individuals from any country.

Were you looking for NOD32 for the company computers? We explain it in ESET NOD32 for businesses: now called ESET PROTECT.

The 3 editions of ESET PROTECT also protect your Windows Server. In the following table, you can see the differences between them:

ESET PROTECT ENTRYESET PROTECT ADVANCEDESET PROTECT COMPLETE
CLOUD administration console
Cloud management (also available OnPremise)



Protection for Windows Servers and Linux Servers
Ransomware protection, Zero-day threats, botnet protection.



Endpoint protection
Advanced multi-layer protection for endpoints, smartphones and virtual machines.



(x2 free mobile licenses included)


(x2 free mobile licenses included)
File server security
Real-time protection for your company's information on all general servers.



Full disk encryption
Robust encryption solution for system disks, partitions or entire devices to achieve compliance with information security regulations.


Cloud sandbox (Liveguard Advanced)
Proactive protection against zero-day threats that analyzes suspicious samples in an isolated cloud sandbox environment.


Office 365 email security
Blocks all spam and malware at the server level, before it reaches users' email accounts.


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(x1,2 free O365 licenses included)
Cloud application protection
Advanced protection for Microsoft 365 applications with added proactive threat defense. Administration console included.

Vulnerability and patch management
An additional layer of security, with active tracking of vulnerabilities in operating systems and common applications, with automated or manual patch application.

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