Deployment Recommendations for Scanner

Qualys recommends deploying scanners based on the network topology and the size of the virtual machine instance hosting the scanner appliance. These suggestions ensure optimal performance and security.

Instance Snapshots or Cloning Not Allowed

Using a snapshot or clone of a virtual scanner instance to create a new instance is strictly prohibited. The new instance will not function as a scanner. All configuration settings and platform registration information will be lost, leading to potential scan failures and errors for the original scanner.

Moving or Exporting Instance Not Allowed

Moving or exporting a registered scanner instance from a virtualization platform (HyperV, VMware, XenServer) in any file format to the KVM Cloud platform is strictly prohibited. This action will disable scanner functionality and permanently reset all scanner settings.