Windows Client Installation

Manual Attended Installation

Use this method on a one-off basis during testing, initial rollout or to supplement automatic deployment.

  1. Execute the tenable-patch-client-<version>-windows.exe as Administrator, found in the installation source folder.

  2. At the Tenable Patch Management Client Installer dialog, verify or change the following installation options, and then select Install.

    Client Install Path

    Directory where you install the Tenable Client.

    Server Bindings

    Specify one of the following:

    • Server Host Name or IP Address - The fully qualified domain name or IP address of the TPM server.

    • Optional – Client Authorization Password - Check the Use Password For Installation checkbox and enter the password provided by your TPM Administrator.

    Note: You can find the password in the Admin Portal under Settings > Client Authorization.

    Server’s GUID

    Enter the Server GUID provided by your TPM Administrator. This option is required for Tenable Patch Management.

    Note: You can find the password in the Admin Portal under Settings > Server Activation.

    Enable Wake On LAN

    Allows the client to be woken up using peer-to-peer WOL.

    Add/Remove Programs Entry

    Adds an entry allowing for uninstallation of the client agent from the Control Panel.

    Add Windows Firewall Exception

    Adds exceptions to the local Windows Firewall for the default client ports, refer to Communication and Network Requirements for a list of these ports.

  3. Click Install.

    The client is installed and then the installer runs the Adaptiva Client Validator.