What is the first action to take when deploying the Tanium Client to enterprise computers?

The first action to take when deploying the Tanium Client to enterprise computers is to deploy to an initial set of endpoints. This initial deployment is critical because it allows for real-world testing of the Tanium Client in a controlled setting, enabling you to observe how the client performs on a smaller scale before a full-scale deployment across the enterprise.

Deploying to an initial set of endpoints helps in identifying potential issues, understanding the client’s impact on system performance, and confirming configurations. This step serves as a valuable opportunity to gather feedback and make adjustments based on the initial user experiences and system interactions, leading to a smoother and more effective broader deployment of the Tanium Client.

Successfully piloting this initial rollout provides insights that can inform the next steps, whether those involve adjustments to deployment strategies, configurations, or considerations for scaling up the rollout to the entire network. By focusing on a limited number of endpoints first, teams can ensure that the deployment process is refined and that best practices are established, thereby minimizing disruptions when moving to a larger scale.