Create an Agent Scan
To create an agent scan:
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In the top navigation bar, click Scans.
The My Scans page appears.
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In the upper-right corner, click the New Scan button.
The Scan Templates page appears.
- Click the Agent tab.
The Agent scan templates page appears.
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Click the scan template that you want to use.
Tip: Use the search box in the top navigation bar to filter templates on the tab currently in view.
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Configure the scan's settings.
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(Optional) Configure compliance checks for the scan.
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(Optional) Configure security checks by plugin family or individual plugin.
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Do one of the following:
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If you want to launch the scan later, click the Save button.
Tenable Nessus saves the scan.
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If you want to launch the scan immediately:
- Click the button.
- Click Launch.
Tenable Nessus saves and launches the scan.
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