What does a local cache in Tanium Cloud maintain for each client?

A local cache in Tanium Cloud is designed to optimize the efficiency and speed of data retrieval for each client. By maintaining file chunks that have been previously distributed, the local cache allows for rapid access to the necessary data without requiring repeated downloads from the server. This partial storage helps in reducing bandwidth usage and improves overall system performance, especially in environments where multiple clients may request the same files.

The concept of caching specifically ties into the need for efficient data handling; storing file chunks rather than full copies or backups ensures that the cache remains lightweight while still facilitating quick access to essential information. This method is particularly valuable in a distributed architecture, as it minimizes latency and server load.

The other choices detail incorrect functionalities: maintaining full copies of all files would lead to unnecessary bloat and inefficiency, storing only the most frequently accessed files would risk losing context for less commonly used data, and backing up the client’s operating system files does not align with the purpose of the local cache in the context of Tanium Cloud operations.