In the context of Tanium, what should you check if an endpoint is not reporting?

To determine why an endpoint is not reporting in Tanium, checking the status of the Tanium Client is crucial. The Tanium Client is the software running on each endpoint that facilitates communication between the endpoint and the Tanium server. If the client is not running, misconfigured, or has encountered errors, the endpoint will be unable to send data back to the server, resulting in a lack of reporting.

Verifying the client's operational status will help identify issues such as whether it is installed correctly, if it is experiencing connectivity problems, or if there are any error messages that need addressing. By ensuring the Tanium Client is functioning properly, you can resolve the reporting issue and restore normal communication between the endpoint and the Tanium platform.

While other factors such as software version, network speed, or storage capacity could potentially impact overall system performance, they do not directly influence the immediate functionality of the Tanium Client in reporting status, making the client status the most relevant check in this scenario.