Run the Datalink (Classic) Agent setup wizard

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Before running the Agent Setup Wizard, ensure you have installed Java. For more information, see Install Java . After installing Java, initiate the Datalink (Classic) Agent installation from the Datalink (Classic) Manager. Agents can be installed on Windows 32-bit, Windows 64-bit, and Linux.

Installing the Windows Agent

  1. On the server where you want to install the agent, open the Datalink (Classic) Manager.
  2. In the upper-right corner, select Install New Datalink (Classic) Agent .
  3. Select the appropriate Windows Agent installer for the server's operating system and follow the prompts.
  4. Run the downloaded file.
  5. Select Finish .
  6. Open a browser and enter https://localhost:8401 .
    Note:
    • If you get an error while accessing https://localhost:8401 , try https://127.0.0.1:8401/ .
    • If a message stating that the Datalink (Classic) Agent is not available displays, wait about 10 seconds and refresh the page
  7. Configure the agent-manager connection

    Installing the Linux Agent by using the wizard

  1. On the server where you want to install the agent, open the Datalink (Classic) Manager by entering the correct URL for the manager.
  2. In the upper-right corner, select Install New Datalink (Classic) Agent .
  3. Select a Linux Agent Installer compatible with the server's operating system.
  4. When prompted, save the installation file to a directory.
  5. Navigate to the directory and enter the following commands: chmod +x agent-installer-xnn.sh
    ./agent-installer-xnn.sh

  6. Follow the prompts, then select Finish .

  7. Open a browser and enter https://localhost:8401 .

    NOTE : If a message stating that the Datalink (Classic) Agent is not available displays, wait about 10 seconds and refresh the page.

  8. Configure the agent-manager connection

Installing the Linux Agent from an archive

To install a Linux Agent from an archive (.tgz):

  1. On the server where you want to install the agent, open the Datalink (Classic) Manager.
  2. From the left navigation bar, select Agents .
  3. In the top-right of the Datalink (Classic) Agents window, select Install New Datalink (Classic) Agent .
  4. Select a Linux Agent Archive compatible with the server's operating system to download the .tgz file.
  5. Move the installation file to the directory where Datalink (Classic) needs to be installed.

    NOTE : A Datalink directory is created during .tar extraction.

  6. Navigate to the directory and enter the following commands:

    tar xvf <install file>
    cd Datalink (Classic) /bin
    ./ApptioDataLink start

  7. Open a browser and enter https://localhost:8401 .

    NOTE : If a message stating that the Datalink (Classic) Agent is not available displays, wait about 10 seconds and refresh the page.

  8. Configure the agent-manager connection
    Note:

    With this .tgz installer, Datalink (Classic) Agent does not start automatically when the system restarts. It has to be triggered manually by running the Apptio Datalink script file, or it can be added as a start-up script.