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The Linux agent monitors local services and reports any issues. Linux agents are installed by downloading and running the compressed installation files. Linux installs require independent Agents for 32-bit and 64-bit OS installs. The probe performs an SSH connection a Linux device.
How do I start an agent in Linux?
Type: cd /etc/bkupexec (default location of the UNIX or LINUX agent, unless specified otherwise during install). Then type: ./agent.be & ( This will restart the service, the “&” sign is to specify the agent to run in the background).
How do I know which agent is installed Linux?
Checking the Unix/Linux Agent’s Status
- Run the following command: /opt/observeit/agent/bin/oitcheck.
- Check the resulting output.
- If the resulting output shows that the Agent is already installed and the daemon is running, disable the ObserveIT Agent’s Service by running the following command: