Overview
Install the FusionReactor Agent
Installing the FusionReactor Agent is a straightforward process that ensures your applications are monitored effectively. For step-by-step guidance, refer to our comprehensive installation guides to ensure a seamless setup and take full advantage of FusionReactor's powerful monitoring capabilities.
Choosing between Automated and Manual installation
FusionReactor can be installed in two ways:
Automated installation
The automated installation deploys the FusionReactor Administration Manager, handling the setup process for you.
Tip
Recommended for environments with long-running physical or virtual machines that do not frequently change state.
Benefits
- Simplifies configuration—no need to modify files manually.
- Allows setting an instance password before running it.
- Provides access control over specific ports or IP addresses.
Considerations
- Requires installation on each server individually.
- Cannot be scripted for mass deployment.
- Requires appropriate permissions to modify the local file system.
Manual Installation
The manual installation method involves configuring your application server and placing FusionReactor files in a specified directory.
Tip
Best suited for dynamic environments using containers or lightweight VMs like Kubernetes, AWS, or Docker.
Benefits
- No additional services need to be installed.
- Does not require FusionReactor service access to modify the file system.
- Supports scripting for automated deployment.
- Makes updating FusionReactor simple and flexible.
Considerations
- Requires familiarity with server configuration.
- Ensuring accurate argument input to prevent misconfiguration.
- Checking permissions so the application server can read and write to the FusionReactor instance.
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