What can improve the performance of queries in Tanium?

Choosing to reduce the number of endpoints being queried is an effective way to improve query performance in Tanium for several reasons. When you limit the number of endpoints in a query, the overall amount of data that needs to be processed and returned to the Tanium server is decreased. This reduction can lead to quicker response times because the system has fewer endpoints to communicate with and collect data from, resulting in a more efficient querying process.

With fewer endpoints, network usage is also lowered, which can decrease latency and lead to more responsive interactions. By focusing queries only on necessary or relevant endpoints, you can ensure that you are not overloading the system with excessive data requests. Hence, this targeted approach enhances overall query efficiency and speed, making it easier to get timely and accurate information from your Tanium environment.

While increasing hardware specifications, using local users, and running queries during downtime can contribute to performance improvements in specific scenarios, they do not directly address the query efficiency in the context of endpoint load reduction as effectively as limiting the number of queried endpoints does.