How to Install the Check_MK Agent on Debian Linux

Installing the Check_MK agent on Debian Linux takes just two steps. Replace %yourcheck_mk_server% with the address of your Check_MK server.

1. Install xinetd

The Check_MK agent requires xinetd:

apt-get install xinetd

2. Download and Install the Agent Package

Download the latest Check_MK agent installer from your Check_MK site and install it:

cd /tmp/
wget http://%yourcheck_mk_server%/download/check-mk-agent_***.deb
dpkg -i check*

On Red Hat or CentOS instead? See installing the Check_MK agent on Red Hat Linux.