ROBOTMODE

This is the default mode for VGUI. It is also a standalone program that can be executed by the operating system's clock function, by hand, or remotely by an authorized process. Robotmode examines the entire VSTK security suite of tools and determines which tools need configuration. If the user has already configured a tool then no further configuration will be made by Robotmode. The program then configures any tools that still require configuration, creates any databases that has not already been created and then executes all of the security tools in the most logical sequence possible.

If a CIT database has not been created then Robotmode will create a CIT database for the entire system while simultaneously virus scanning the system using UAD and VFind with Loop Back. If an Avatar configuration file has not been created then it will create one followed by executing Avatar Create to create the Avatar database. It will also run THD and all of the other security tools as predetermined to be appropriate by CyberSoft.

The second time Robotmode runs all of the tools will have already been configured and the databases built, either by Robotmode or by the user. At this point, Robotmode will run CIT, VFind, UAD, LBH with LBT, THD and Avatar Check/Correct. If necessary it will also run MvFilter to remove any macro viruses.

Robotmode will continue to expand over its life cycle. It is the first attempt to force discipline into a process that was previously inconsistent by means of automation. Robotmode encapsulates best practices for the use of the VSTK tools.