Install Backup Agent on Linux

h2. Installing the Backup Agent using Server Backup 5.4.x

Server Backup 5.4.x users can take advantage of the new remote deployment feature when installing the Backup Agent. The following methods allow you to deploy the Agent:

* *Deploy remotely* \- Use the "Deploy Agent" feature available on the "Servers" screen or in the "Add a Server" wizard in the Backup Manager interface.

* [Install Backup Agent on CentOS, RHE, and Fedora manually]
* [Install Backup Agent on Debian and Ubuntu manually]

Also see: [Add a server automatically].

h2. Installing the Backup Agent using Server Backup 5.2.x and earlier

Server Backup 5.2.x and earlier users can use the following methods for installing the Backup Agent, but cannot use the new remote deployment feature:
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Establish an SSH connection to the Linux server or log in on the Linux text console. You should either log in as "root" or obtain root permissions after logging in via the {{su}} or {{sudo}} command.


For detailed instructions for your Linux distribution, refer to the following pages:

* [Install Backup Agent on CentOS, RHE, and Fedora manually]
* [Install Backup Agent on Debian and Ubuntu manually]

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