What components are essential for an endpoint to function with Tanium?

The essential components for an endpoint to function with Tanium are the Tanium Client and Tanium Sensor. The Tanium Client is installed directly on each endpoint (such as servers, laptops, and desktops) and is responsible for collecting data from the endpoint about its configuration, security status, and more. This client communicates with the Tanium Server to send back data and receive instructions.

The Tanium Sensor, which is part of the client, serves the crucial role of gathering specific types of information from the endpoint. Sensors can collect a variety of data points, such as installed software, running processes, and operating system details. They allow the Tanium Client to produce detailed and actionable insights that are necessary for effective endpoint management and security.

In contrast, while the Tanium Console and Tanium Server are critical for managing and analyzing the data collected from endpoints, they are not directly installed on or functionally necessary for the individual endpoints themselves. The console provides the user interface, and the server acts as the central repository and management point for the system, but they do not directly interact with the endpoints. The module and application software options also do not accurately represent the core functioning relationship between the client and the sensor for endpoint operations. Therefore, the correct pairing of the