Install Tenable Core on Hardware

You can install Tenable Core + Tenable OT Security directly on Tenable-provided hardware using an .iso image. When you install Tenable Core via an .iso image on your computer, Tenable Core replaces your existing operating system with the Tenable Core operating system.

Note: Tenable Core + OT Security requires Tenable-provided hardware. For more information, contact your Tenable representative.

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.

  • Confirm that Tenable Core + Tenable OT Security was not preinstalled on your hardware for any new instance of Tenable Core + Tenable OT Security. Not all new instances require manual installation.

To install Tenable Core + Tenable OT Security on hardware:

  1. Download the Tenable Core Tenable.ot Installation ISO file from the Tenable Downloads page.

  2. Boot the .iso. For more information, see your environment documentation.

    Caution: Booting the .iso replaces your existing operating system with the Tenable Core operating system.

    Tip: To monitor the progress of the installation on hardware that uses a serial console, select Install Tenable Core using serial console from the boot menu. For more information about the OT Security serial console, see the OT Security User Guide.

    The installer installs Tenable Core + Tenable OT Security on your hardware.

  3. The installation begins if there are no configuration errors.

    The Installation menu appears if there are configuration errors (such as errors after setting up a Base Repository, for example):

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    The installation runs and the server restarts.

What to do next:

  • Continue getting started with Tenable Core + Tenable OT Security, as described in Get Started.