How to correctly scan a large number of addresses on the network?

Question

Computer networks

In general, I want to do a little research, for which I would like to scan all or most of the white ip addresses on a specific port. Is it possible to do this at all and will there be any consequences, they write here that additional fields can be configured, but they themselves in the comments say that this is prohibited by the company's rules.

Answer 1

In general, I want to do a little research,

See. It will really be small, because as soon as the prov sees the scan, it will immediately ban your VPS "until it is clarified."