How to run a port scan using SolarWind’s Port Scanner

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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There are manyport scanning toolsthat can help you to carry out vulnerability assessments. However, one of the popular tools for this job is SolarWinds Port Scanner.

SolarWinds Port Scanner is a freeware and allows you to carry out a vulnerability assessment to find ports on a device and check what services are running on those ports.

In this article, we will show you how to run a port scan using the SolarWinds Port Scanner tool to help you check for open ports on a device and possibly probe for the services running on those ports.

How do I run a port scan using SolarWinds Port Scanner?

Download and run the tool

Note:Before proceeding with the installation, make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirement.

Configure scan settings

Save your scan profile

Review scan results

Port scanning tools are essential to perform a Vulnerability Assessment, and the SolarWinds Port Scanner tool is one of the best tools you can use with excellent output.

If you are new to SolarWinds Port Scanner, follow the steps in this article to get started with Vulnerability Assessment and let us know what do you think of the tool in the comments.

How to run a port scan using SolarWind’s Port Scanner#

How do I run a port scan using SolarWinds Port Scanner?#

Download and run the tool#

Configure scan settings#

Save your scan profile#

Review scan results#