Where Does OpenVAS Store Config?
OpenVAS scanner conf with plugins dir and ospd file.
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OpenVAS scanner config centers on three man-page paths. Main conf plus plugins dir plus ospd file cover the scanner side. Daemon configs vary by build prefix.
Generic distro GVM dirs stay unverified and listed nowhere. Trust the man trio.
Where OpenVAS stores this, by platform
/etc/openvas/openvas.conf
Man-page scanner trio with plugins dir plus ospd file. Daemon paths build-specific. Generic distro dirs unverified.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up OpenVAS?
Copy the scanner conf plus ospd file with the daemons stopped. Plugin trees are large and refetchable. Restoring means putting configs back.
Generic GVM dirs too?
Man pages expose the scanner trio while daemon configs stay build-specific. Generic GVM dirs vary by distro and packaging. Trust man pages over generic paths.
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