Tenable Patch Management (TPM) components include the Tenable Patch Server, the Tenable Patch Client, and the Admin Portal. After acquiring TPM, Tenable provides a compressed file that contains these components. The installation begins with the Tenable Patch Server followed by the Tenable Patch Client, also installed on the Tenable Patch Server. The Admin Portal facilitates the distribution and installation of the Client to the endpoint devices.

The Tenable Patch Server is a key component of the TPM. The Tenable Patch Server provides administration services and policy deployments for products and connects with the Adaptiva Database, either locally or on a remote server. The Tenable Patch Server hosts both the Server software and a Tenable Patch Client instance. TPM uses both components to facilitate and simplify complex endpoint management processes, including caching, peer communication, content acquisition, and result reporting.

Before installing the Tenable Patch Server, review the following sections below for details, complete the configuration requirements, and record information for use during the installation process. Follow the sequence of prerequisites in the order presented.