Launching Virtual Scanner using Terraform Automation Templates

 

Terraform Templates allows you to construct, modify, and track your infrastructure using code in a secure and efficient manner. This includes basic elements such as computing resources, storage, and networking, as well as advanced elements like DNS records and SaaS functionalities.

QVSA Terraform Templates, an innovative automation tool for the efficient management of Scanner Virtual Machines (VMs) within various Cloud Platforms. This template helps simplify the processes of creating and managing scanner VMs across AWS platform.

The Qualys Virtual Scanner Appliance deployment utilizes a shell wrapper to generate personalization codes with Terraform automation. This process automates the creation and configuration of the scanner in a cloud environment, using Terraform scripts to provision the required infrastructure.

Prerequisites

Windows Users need to install the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). Refer to the official WSL Installation Guide. 

Shell scripts are natively supported on Linux and MAC operating systems, there is no need for additional installation.  

 

Terraform Installation

Ensure Terraform is installed and configured on your system.

For installation instructions, refer to the official website Terraform Installation Instructions.

Once you install the Terraform, proceed with Scanner deployment.

Scanners can be deployed using the latest marketplace images and PCP (Private Cloud Platform) images.

For PCP (Private Cloud Platform) images, contact your Technical Account Manager (TAM). 

For deploying Scanner, refer to GitHub Repository for AWS. All detailed instruction are shared in readme.md file in Terraform template.