Deploying Qualys Scanner Appliance

Extend the reach of the Qualys Enterprise TruRisk™ Platform to your Microsoft Azure infrastructure by deploying a Qualys Virtual Scanner Appliance - using Azure Resource Manager deployment. The appliance is a stateless resource that extends to the Qualys Enterprise TruRisk™ Platform. Once configured, all functionality is managed using your Qualys Enterprise TruRisk™ Platform account.

Let us understand how to deploy the Qualys Virtual Scanner Appliance using Microsoft Azure Resource Manager (ARM) or Resource Manager Templates. Once deployed, this scanner functions as a standard Virtual Scanner and can scan based on an IP address or CIDR block.

Quick Steps

• Some Basic Settings in Azure
  • Create Resource Group in Azure
  • Create Storage Account in Azure
  • Create Virtual Network in Azure
• Add New Virtual Scanner in Qualys
• Deploy Qualys Scanner from Azure Portal
• Scanner Configuration in Azure using Resource Manager Templates
• Know your Scanner is Ready to Use or Not
• Updating Proxy Settings upon Deployment
• Troubleshoot Issues with the Scanner