The OpenVAS Server is the core application of the OpenVAS project. It is a scanner that runs vulnerability tests against multiple target hosts and delivers the results. It uses a communication protocol to have client tools (graphical and command line) connect, configure and execute a scan and finally receive the results for reporting. Tests are implemented in the form of plugins which are updated to cover recently identified security issues.
The former 'OpenVAS server' is now called the 'OpenVAS Scanner' and consists of 2 modules: openvas-libraries and openvas-scanner. The scanner is accompanied by the optional servers 'OpenVAS Manager' (module openvas-manager) and 'OpenVAS Administrator' (module openvas-administrator).
OpenVAS-Server is a forked development of Nessus 2.2. The fork happened because Nessus 3 changed to a proprietary license model. Nessus 2.2.x development stopped for third party contributors. OpenVAS continues as Free Software under the GNU General Public License with a transparent and open development style.
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