Tanium

To create a new named connection to the Tanium distribution system, perform the following steps.

To create a new named connection to the Tanium distribution system:

1. On Settings menu, click Distribution Systems in the left pane.

The Distribution Systems pane appears.

2. Click Add New.
3. Use the following fields to add the Tanium connection:

Field

Description

Distribution System Type

Click the Distribution System Type drop down and select Tanium from the list.

Connection Name

Enter name of the connection.

URL

Enter a valid URL provided from the Tanium.

Token

Enter the valid token.

For more information on generating API Token, see Create an API Token.

Computer Group

In Computer Groups (optional) field, click ellipsis icon. The Tanium Computer Groups window appears. Select the desired groups from the list and then click Ok.

4. Click the Test & Save Connection button to ensure the settings you entered can be used to successfully connect to this service. Patch Publisher service restarts automatically for the changes to take effect. You will receive a successful message in the Output Window.

5. On successful connection, the Tanium Distribution System is added to the connections.
6. Click Restart Service ribbon for the change to take effect.