User Guide : Using DataCloud Agent : Why Use an Agent? : Installing Agents
 
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Installing Agents
Before You Begin
Observe the following points before you begin installing the DataCloud Agent.
• If you install the DataCloud Agent on a machine that is also running one of the following DataConnect services, you may incur additional configuration requirements to avoid conflicts:
– DataConnect Design Studio
– Integration Manager
– Standalone Engine
• You must initially log in to Integration Manager from the Agent to register the Agent and grant access to run jobs on your behalf. Ensure outbound access is available to Integration Manager.
• Copy the installer to your local machine. Do not install over a network.
Network Port Access
The DataCloud Agent requires that the following ports be available on the machine where you are installing the Agent.
Port
Service
Inbound/Outbound
Local/Remote
Description
443
HTTP Secure
Inbound and Outbound
Remote
Secure TLSv1.2 port used to connect to the DataCloud for transmission of scheduled and/on-demand instructions, and job configuration.
5999
Engine Listener
 
Local
Used internally by DataCloud Agent for internal communication between local services.
These ports can be changed during installation. To change the ports after installation, see Agent Settings.
6000
6001
Worker Control APIs
Installing on Windows
To install and configure the DataCloud Agent on a supported distribution of Microsoft Windows, see Install the Integration Agent on Windows.
Installing on Linux
To install and configure the DataCloud Agent on a supported distribution of Linux, see Install the Integration Agent on Linux.