Qualys Cloud Agent on AIX
Overview
The Qualys Cloud Agent for AIX enables organizations to extend continuous vulnerability and compliance monitoring to traditional AIX platforms. Whether you're running HP-UX, IBM AIX, or other AIX variants, the agent collects critical telemetry from your assets and securely communicates with the Qualys Cloud Platform over HTTPS.
With no reliance on scheduled scans or agent-less search ability, the Cloud Agent ensures real-time visibility and policy enforcement across isolated and high-security environments.
Supported Use Cases:
- Vulnerability Management (VMDR)
- Configuration Policy Compliance
- Asset Discovery and Lifecycle Management
Who Should Use This Guide?
- AIX System Administrators
- Infrastructure & Operations (I&O) Teams
- Security Compliance Officers
- Platform Engineers managing legacy systems
Before You Begin
- Running a supported AIX OS (e.g., HP-UX 11i, IBM AIX 7.x)
- Root or
sudoaccess to the target system - A valid Qualys Activation Key
- Outbound HTTPS connectivity to the Qualys Cloud Platform (port 443)
- Optional: Proxy server or Qualys Gateway Server (QGS)
What You’ll Learn
- Downloading the correct agent package for your AIX variant
- Installing and verifying the agent service
- Registering the agent with your Qualys subscription
- Configuring optional proxy or QGS parameters
- Troubleshooting communication or registration issues
Deployment Notes
- Distributed in platform-specific packages (e.g.,
.rpm,.bff,.depot) - Operates as a lightweight background service with minimal system impact
- Managed centrally via the Qualys Cloud Console
- Supports enterprise automation via shell scripts and system startup configs
Related Resources
Need Help?
For advanced deployment assistance, scripting support, or troubleshooting, contact your Qualys Technical Account Manager, explore the Qualys Community, or reach out to Qualys Support.