Before installing an Agent, make sure you have the following ready: local administrator privileges on the computer or server where the Agent is to be installed a service account that the Agent will use - created specifically or use the Default NT AUTHORITY\System. Internet access for outbound communication with the Eightwire cloud service.
An Agent needs to be installed and connected before you can create a Datastore.
5. The Agent executable will save to the downloads folder.
6. Click to launch the executable, click Run, select Yes to allow the app to make changes.
7. Choose Installation Type and click Next>
8. Select a location for the Agent to be installed and click Next>
The default location is C:\Program Files (86) but the Agent will operate from different drives if you require. If you have more than one Agent installed on the computer ensure that each Agent installation is in its own folder.
9. Proxy Settings — these are optional (depending on your infrastructure). Click Next>
10. Service Settings — Standard uses the default Local System, Custom allows you to nominate the Service Account and Password. Click Next>
11. When the installation has run, Click Finish
12. Got to the Agent page in Eightwire — click Go To Agent
Your Agent has been successfully installed but will be offline until you Authenticate it against the Eightwire cloud services — follow the Agent Authentication steps here
