Deploy Tenable Core in VMware

To deploy OT Security Sensor as a VMware virtual machine, you must download the OT Security Sensor .ova file and deploy it on a hypervisor.

Before you begin:

• Confirm your environment supports your intended use of the instance, as described in License and System Requirements.

• Confirm your internet and port access will support your intended use of the instance, as described in Access Requirements.

• For more information on configuring VMware, refer to Configure vSphere Scanning in the Tenable Nessus user guide.

To deploy OT Security Sensor as a VMware virtual machine:

1. Download the Tenable Core + OT Security .ova file.
2. Open your VMware virtual machine in the hypervisor.
3. Import the OT Security Sensor VMware .ova file from your computer to your virtual machine. For information about how to import a .ova file to your virtual machine, see the VMware documentation.
4. In the setup prompt, configure the virtual machine to meet your organization's storage needs and requirements, and those described in License and System Requirements.

5. Launch your OT Security Sensor instance.

   The virtual machine boot process appears in a terminal window.

   Note: The boot process may take several minutes to complete.

What to do next:

• Continue getting started with OT Security Sensor, as described in Get Started.