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What are the system hardware requirements for using Nessus?

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What are the system hardware requirements for using Nessus?

Nessus Scanner Hardware Requirements

  • CPU: 4 2GHz cores.
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM (8 GB RAM recommended)
  • Disk space: 30 GB, not including space used by the host operating system.
  • Note: Your usage (e.g., scan results, plugin updates, and logs) increases the amount of disk space needed over time.

Can Nessus run on Windows?

Nessus supports Mac, Linux, and Windows operating systems.

What operating systems can Nessus scan?

Nessus is supported on a variety of operating systems and platforms, including:

  • Debian / Kali Linux.
  • Fedora.
  • FreeBSD.
  • Mac OS X.
  • Red Hat / CentOS / Oracle Linux.
  • SUSE Linux.
  • Ubuntu.
  • Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2012.

How do I install Nessus on Windows 10?

On the Nessus Agents Download Page, download the package specific to your operating system. Navigate to the folder where you downloaded the Nessus Agent installer. Next, double-click the file name to start the installation process. The Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Nessus Agent window appears.

What is the size of Nessus plugins?

Details. Nessus is required to have at least 30GB allocated solely to this installation.

What is the size of Nessus?

30 GB
Disk space: 30 GB, not including space used by the host operating system.

Can Nessus run on Windows 10?

How do you install a Nessus scanner?

To add a Nessus scanner to Tenable.sc:

  1. Log in to Tenable.sc via the user interface.
  2. Click Resources > Nessus Scanners. The Nessus Scanners page appears.
  3. Click Add. The Add Nessus Scanner page appears.
  4. Configure Nessus scanner options, as described in Nessus Scanners.
  5. Click Submit. Tenable.sc saves your configuration.

What is a Nessus scan?

Nessus is a remote security scanning tool, which scans a computer and raises an alert if it discovers any vulnerabilities that malicious hackers could use to gain access to any computer you have connected to a network.

What database does Nessus use?

Sybase ASE database
The TCP port that the Sybase ASE database instance listens on for communications from Nessus Manager. The default is port 3638. The type of authentication used by the Sybase ASE database: RSA or Plain Text.

How do I install Nessus scan plugins?

To install plugins manually using the Nessus user interface:

  1. In Nessus, in the top navigation bar, click Settings.
  2. Click the Software Update tab.
  3. In the upper-right corner, click the Manual Software Update button.
  4. In the Manual Software Update dialog box, select Upload your own plugin archive, and then click Continue.

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