Calculate Capacity for WAS Scans
Use the WAS scan type to estimate scanner capacity for Web Application Scanning (WAS) workloads.
To calculate capacity for WAS scans, perform the following steps:
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In the Scan Type section, select WAS.
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In Number of Scan Jobs, enter the total number of web application scan jobs.
One WAS scan job is created for each web application target.
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In Concurrent WAS Scans, enter the maximum number of WAS scan jobs that run simultaneously across all scanners.
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In the Desired Scan Duration section, enter the desired completion time in hours. (Optional)
For example, enter 10 to complete the scan workload within a 10-hour maintenance window.
To understand the scan time planner table, refer to the Scan Time Planner section.
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Enter the Scanner pool size to model your current scanner deployment. (Optional)
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Review the table to find the specifications and scanner count that meets your window.
Field Descriptions
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Field |
Description |
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Number of Scan Jobs |
Total number of web application scan jobs to be performed. One WAS job is created per web application target. |
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Concurrent WAS Scans |
The maximum number of WAS scan jobs that run simultaneously across all scanners. |
Web Application Scanning capacity is calculated based on the total number of scan jobs and the desired level of scan concurrency. Each web application target generates a separate WAS scan job.
View Scanner Capacity and Scanning Strategy
You can view the results in the tables on the right side of the page. These results are based on the configuration and selected scanner type.
View Current Configuration Summary
You can view the set configuration at the bottom of the page. You can reverify your configuration using this table.
