Configuring a Discovery Scan
Configure the parameters below:
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Name
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Probe: Select the appropriate probe type for your environment and scan objectives (see detailed probe options in the full documentation).
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IP Range
Define the network segment to scan.
Supported formats:-
Single IP: 192.168.48.1
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Multiple IPs: 192.168.48.1 192.168.49.2
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Range: 192.168.48.1-50
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CIDR: 192.168.48.0/24
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Multiple subnets: 192.168.48.0/24 192.168.49.0/24
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Click the subnet icon next to the IP range field to automatically populate the subnet where the selected client (Discovery Application) is installed
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Exclude IP Range (Optional)
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Add IP addresses or ranges to exclude from the scan.
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Use the same format as the IP Range field.
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Location
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CI(s) discovered as part of this scan is associated with the selected location
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Scan Type
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Immediate: Runs the scan instantly.
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Scheduled: Opens scheduling options (see below).
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Scheduled Scan Details
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If scheduled, set:
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Time Zone
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Schedule: Second, Minute, Hour, Day, Month, Weekday
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Active: Enable/disable the schedule.
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Recurring: Enable for repeated scans (yearly)
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Please select only one: either the Day field or the Weekday field — not both.
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Send Scan Report To
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Click Add to select users, roles, groups, or departments for the scan report.
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Email recipient list can be formed using all options meaning by selecting users and by selecting roles/groups and departments
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Use the Search Bar to find users by name or ID.
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Selected users will automatically appear in the Selected Users panel after you click the checkbox.
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Use Advanced Search for detailed user filtering.
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Select the Field to search by
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Select operations
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Select Value to search for within the selected field
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Add Multiple Conditions by using AND / OR options
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Click on Run to get the list of users/roles/groups/Departments that match the Criteria
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Click the checkbox to add add users/roles/groups/departments to email list
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Selected users will receive email notifications once the scan is complete.
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Save your selection to confirm recipients or click Cancel to discard changes.
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Starting the Scan
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Once you complete all required fields, click the Run button at the top-right or bottom-right corner of the interface.
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Clicking Run will initiate the scan and automatically redirect you to the Recent Scans page.
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To check the scan status and view scan details, refer to the Recent Scans.
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