Install on Host
Depending on whether you have root privileges, two installation methods are provided.
Root Installation (Recommended)
- Requires
rootprivileges (the agent itself runs as a non-rootuser, see: Non-privileged Run Mode) - Can monitor all applications and services on the host (including
Docker-like containerized applications)
📄️ Linux
Guide on installing SmartAgent on Linux systems as the root user.
📄️ Windows
Instructions on installing SmartAgent on Windows with Administrator privileges.
Non-root Installation
- Does not require
rootprivileges - Supported only on
Linuxsystems - By default, only monitors applications started by the current user
- Limited functionality, suitable for restricted environments or quick trials
📄️ Linux
Guide on installing SmartAgent on Linux systems as a non-root user.