Linux Agent Installation

You can download the installation script via the CWP page and execute the script to install the agent. - Endpoints using Linux OS are registered as Server node type through platform classification.

Linux Agent Installation

  1. Agent Download
    • https://(IP or Domain)/agent
  2. Agent Selection : Do not change the file name to avoid file name conflicts.
    • Linux Version : gnlnxagent_(IP or FQDN)
  3. Agent Installation Token
    • If the Block Agent Not Using Token option in Preferences > Agent is activated, the user must enter an installation token when installing the agent.

Linux Agent Installation via CWP

There are various methods for installing agents in Genian NAC. Below is guidance on the most common method: accessing the CWP page and installing the agent.
  • Direct access to CWP page to download agent installation file.
  • Block uninstalled agents to guide them to CWP for installation.
  1. Access the CWP page. https://PolicyServerIP/agent

  2. In the agent icons per OS, select the Linux icon and download the file.

  3. In your Linux distribution, open a Terminal and navigate to the Download folder. (Based on Ubuntu)

    Note

    The download path for the Linux agent installation script may vary depending on the Linux distribution.

  4. Execute the installation script in the download directory as follows:

    • cd ~/Download
    • chmod 755 ./lnxagent_*server_address*.sh
    • sudo ./lnxagent_*server_address*.sh

    Note

    If the user does not have file installation permissions, the installer cannot be executed, so it must be run with administrator privileges. The process will start automatically when the script finishes.

Linux Agent Installation Confirmation

  1. Access the WEB Console.
  2. Go to Management > Node menu.
  3. Search for the IP of the installed node.
  4. If the agent icon is displayed in the node list screen, installation and information registration are completed successfully.

Where to Find Agent Logs in Linux Distribution

  • In your Linux distribution, open a Terminal and check the log files at the following locations:

    • Installation Path: /usr/share/genians
    • Log Path: /var/log/genians
    • Configuration File Path: /usr/share/genias/GenianDB
    • PID File Path: /var/run/genians

Linux Agent Supported OS List

See: Operating System Plugin Support List