.. _linux-agent:

Installing Linux agent
===========================

Installing the Linux Agent over CWP
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There are several ways to install agents in Genian |product_name|. 

This is the guide for how to install the agent by accessing the CWP page.

#. Access the CWP page. \https://*policy_server_IP-or-cloudsite_name*/agent
#. Select the Linux icon from the OS-specific agent icon and download the file.
#. Open **Terminal** in your Linux distribution and navigate to the **Download** folder. (Based on Ubuntu)
#. Run the installer in the download directory as follows:
    -  cd ~/Download
    -  chmod 755 lnxagent_*Serveraddress*
    -  sudo ./lnxagent_*Serveraddress*

#. If prompted, provide the IP or FQDN of your Policy Server.

.. note:: - Depending on the Linux distribution, the download path for the Linux Agent installer may vary.
          - The installer cannot run if the user does not have permission to installer, so it must be run as an administrator. The process will automatically run when the file ends.
          - This installer may also be obtained and distributed via other means. 

Verify Linux Agent Installation
------------------------------------

#. Connect to Web Console.
#. Go to the **Management > Node** menu.
#. Access the IP of the node you wish to check.
#. If the agent icon is displayed on the Node List screen, the installation and information registration are completed normally.

Linux Agent Key Paths
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- Open **Terminal** in your Linux distribution to view the log files below.
    - Installation path: /opt/genians/nac
    - Log path: /var/log/genians
    - Configuration file path: /opt/genians/nac/gnconf/gndata

Supported OS for Linux Agent
-----------------------------

See: :doc:`/endpoints/agent-supported`