Tenable Patch Management components include the Tenable Patch Server, the Tenable Patch Client, and the Admin Portal. After acquiring Tenable Patch Management, 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 Tenable Patch Management. The Tenable Patch Server provides administration services and policy deployments for products and connects with Adaptiva Database, either locally or on a remote server. The Tenable Patch Server hosts both the Server software and a Tenable Patch Client instance. Tenable Patch Management 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 for details, complete the configuration requirements, and record information for use during the installation process. Follow the prerequisites in the order presented.