Installing Wazuh agent
The Wazuh agent runs on the hosts that you want to monitor. It is multi-platform and provides the following capabilities:
log and data collection,
file integrity monitoring,
rootkit and malware detection, and
security policy monitoring.
In addition, it communicates with the Wazuh manager, sending data in near real-time through an encrypted and authenticated channel.
There are several options to install a Wazuh agent, depending on the operating system and whether or not you wish to build from source. Consult the table below and choose how to proceed for a given agent:
Type |
Description |
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Install Wazuh agents on CentOS/RHEL/Fedora. |
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Install Wazuh agents on Debian/Ubuntu. |
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Install Wazuh agents on Windows. |
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Install Wazuh agents on Mac OS |
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Install Wazuh agents on Solaris |
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Install Wazuh agents on HP-UX |
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Install Wazuh agents on AIX |
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Install Wazuh agents from source code. |
Note
Deploying agents to a large number of servers or endpoints can be easier using automation tools like Puppet, Chef, SCCM or Ansible. Consider exploring these options if you are deploying Wazuh in a larger environment.