Install agent on Linux

Installation via Script

Prequisites
  • Server with internet connection
  • Installed curl package
    • Install on Debian/Ubuntu:
      sudo apt install curl -y
      
    • Install on RedHat/CentOS:
      sudo yum install curl -y
      
  • Using root user, or having root user password

Bizfly provides a script to help you install the agent in the fastest way possible. The script command is displayed when the machine is successfully created. Just copy the command and paste it into the server’s terminal, and the agent will be automatically installed on your Linux server.

Step 1: Copy the script into the terminal and run:

Step 2: After successfully installing the agent, you will see the status of the bizfly-backup service created by the agent is active(running):

Step 3: Check the machine status on the dashboard:

The status indicates that the agent has been installed and connected successfully. The server’s IP, Hostname, and Operating System information will be updated on the dashboard.

Available commands for the bizfly-backup service

Start service:

systemctl start bizfly-backup

Stop service:

systemctl stop bizfly-backup

Restart service:

systemctl restart bizfly-backup

Enable service on boot (enabled by default):

systemctl enable bizfly-backup

Disable service on boot:

systemctl disable bizfly-backup

Manual Installation