Get a Personalization Code

Obtain a personalization code from your Qualys subscription to register every new appliance instance.

Pre-requisites

  • The Virtual Scanner option must be turned on for your account.
    Contact Qualys Support or your Technical Account Manager if this option is not enabled. 
  • Your Qualys account must have a Manager or sub-user role with permission to access the Manage virtual scanner appliances.
    This permission may be granted to Unit Managers, or your subscription may be configured to allow it to be granted to Scanners. 

Perform the following steps to generate a personalization code:

  1. Log into the Qualys UI.
  2. Choose VM/VMDR or Policy Compliance.
  3. Go to Scans > Appliances and select New > Virtual Scanner Appliance.
    vsa_for_perse_code

  4. Choose 'I have my image'. Then specify a name for your scanner and click Next.

    add_scanner

  5. Click Next to walk through the wizard.
    When you get to the Activate Your Virtual Scanner page, copy the personalization code.

    Copy Perse code

  6. Leave this window open.
    You can check for activation status in the same window after deployment.

Next Step

Upload Qualys Virtual Scanner Appliance Image in Nutanix Web Console