How Local Scan Works

Local scans can be performed on Targets when the Node Agent is installed locally on the Target host.

When a local scan starts, the Node Agent receives instructions from the Master Server to perform a scan on the Target host. The Node Agent loads the scanning engine locally, which is executed to scan the local system. The scanning engine sends aggregated scan results back to the Node Agent, which in turn relays the results back to the Master Server.

If the Node Agent loses its connection to the Master Server, the local scan can still proceed. Results will be saved locally and sent back to the Master Server once the connection is re-established.

To start a local scan, refer to the Scan Local Storage and Local Memory section.