How do I scan a network target using hostnames?

 This article describes how to scan a network target using hostnames. Before you begin, create a scan profile to use for the scan. This lets you scan multiple underlying IP addresses that belong to the specific hostname. 

 Scan a network target using hostnames

1. Log in to Security Center.
2. Click Assessments > Scan > New Scan > Network > Vulnerability.
3. Under General information, enter the following:
   • Name: the name of the scan, e.g., "Standard scan".
   • Scan profile: select the scan profile for the scan.
   • Scanner appliance: select External for external scanning of your network (available when using cloud deployment), or select an installed Scanner Appliance for local scanning.
4. Under Targets, enter the following:
   • Select your target by entering IPs/IP networks or by choosing a tag.
   • Choose between these two options:
     • Use IP addresses (default) to scan the targets using the IP addresses.
     • Use hostnames to scan the targets by translating the hostnames into their corresponding IP addresses.
5. Click Run scan.
6. Done!

How do I view and set a primary hostname for a network asset? 

Set a primary hostname:

1. Log in to Security Center.
2. Click Assets > Hosts & Networks.
3. Click Edit on the network asset you want to update.
4. Click Network info > Automatic to choose a hostname from the list of discovered names.
   • To use a name that is not on the list, click Custom name and enter the name instead.
5. Use the radio button next to the hostname to set it as the primary hostname.
6. Done!