Get Started with Deploying Qualys Scanner Appliance on Nutanix
This document describes deploying the Qualys Virtual Scanner Appliance on the Nutanix Platform. Once deployed, the scanner functions as a Standard Virtual Scanner.
Manage Instances
While managing the instance, you are not allowed to do the following actions:
Instance Snapshots/Cloning Not Allowed
Using a snapshot or clone of a virtual scanner instance to create a new instance is strictly prohibited. The new instance does not function as a scanner, and all configuration settings and platform registration information are lost. This could also lead to scan failures and errors for the original scanner.
Moving/Exporting Instance Not Allowed
Moving or exporting a registered scanner instance from a virtualization platform (Hyper-V, VMWare, Xen Server) in any file format to the Nutanix cloud platform is strictly prohibited. This can break scanner functionality and permanently lose all its settings.
Prerequisites
- Must have an active Qualys subscription. If you do not have an active Qualys subscription, contact Qualys Support or sign up on the Qualys website.
- Must have a Scanner personalization code (14 digits) obtained from Qualys account. Refer to Get a Personalization Code.
- Must have proper connectivity between Qualys Virtual Scanner Appliance VM and Qualys Cloud Platform over HTTPS port 443.