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4.2.2 User-Supplied Hardware and Virtualization
is is similar to the appliance approach; the distinction is that you
provide your own hardware to support the vulnerability tool. is is
obviously very common with open-source products such as Nessus
®
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Most vendors prefer not to offer software-only solutions because they
are difficult to support on a large user base with large variations in
the hardware. A well-controlled hardware platform will provide more
consistent performance and predictable behavior, enabling vendors to
squeeze out all the necessary performance for the product and meet
customer expectations. is will become more apparent later when we
discuss the operating details of a vulnerability assessment too ...