Setting Up a Multi Scanner - Single GVM Configuration

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Hi everyone,

I’m new to OpenVAS, so please bear with me as I figure things out! :blush: Here’s the setup I’m working with:

Environment Details:

OS: Kali GNU/Linux Rolling (Release 2024.4)
Tools:
    Greenbone Community Edition
    Greenbone Vulnerability Manager 23.10.0
    OpenVAS 23.9.0
    Greenbone Security Assistant 22.12.0
    OSP Server for OpenVAS: 22.7.1

I’ve read through some older forum posts on this topic, but most of them were over three years old and left me more confused than before. So I decided to ask directly for some guidance.

My Goal:
We have two offices and would like to set up a centralized Greenbone Vulnerability Management (GVM) system, similar to a Master-Sensor architecture.

My Plan:

Deploy two virtual machines (VMs):
    One in my office (on my subnet) running a scanner and GVM (standard installation).
    Another in the second office, acting as a scanner only.

From what I’ve read, the second VM in the remote office should be configured as “just ospd-openvas.”

Questions:

  • Would this setup work as intended?
  • How should I connect the second scanner to my GVM? (Since the GUI hasn’t an option “add a scanner”.)
  • Have I missed something in the documentation that could clarify this process?

Is it possible to reach my goal with the GCE or do i going to need an Enterprise License to implement this kind of setup?

Thanks in advance for your help! I really appreciate any advice or suggestions. :pray:

Cheers!