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

  • Security policy monitoring.

  • Configuration assessments

  • Software inventory

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

AIX installer

Install Wazuh agents on AIX.

HP-UX installer

Install Wazuh agents on HP-UX.

Linux installer

Install Wazuh agents on Linux.

macOS installer

Install Wazuh agents on macOS.

Solaris installer

Install Wazuh agents on Solaris.

Windows installer

Install Wazuh agents on Windows.

Note

The compatibility between Wazuh agent and Wazuh manager is guaranteed when the Wazuh manager has a newer or equal version than the Wazuh agent.

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.