Qualys Cloud Agent - Ensuring Agent Health Using the Local Agent Health Check Tool
The Qualys Cloud Agent Health Check Tool is a built-in feature for Windows and Linux agents that simplifies verifying agent status and ensuring proper function. Instead of parsing logs, the tool provides a clear health status—good, bad, poor, not installed, not provisioned, or error—with actionable remediation steps when issues arise.
Key highlights:
•Simple health validation with clear status indicators
•Actionable guidance when agents need remediation
•Flexible output in text and JSON for easy integration with third-party tools
•Platform integration with results visible as QIDs in Vulnerability Management
•Dynamic tagging & dashboards to track agent health, identify issues at scale, and monitor trends over time
This tool goes beyond basic installation checks, confirming communication with the Qualys platform and validating enabled capabilities—helping teams focus on remediation instead of agent management.