DWService - How to install the agent on Ubuntu Linux (with GUI - Graphical User Interface)

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24 Sept 202105:57

Summary

TLDRThis video tutorial guides viewers on installing an agent on Ubunto. It starts with logging into an account and setting up the agent through a user-friendly interface. The script then instructs on downloading the agent installer, running it with a provided command, and entering an installation code. Finally, it demonstrates the agent's successful installation and readiness for use, concluding with a seamless screen application connection.

Takeaways

🔑 **Access Account**: Sign into your Ubiquiti account to manage agents.
📈 **Dashboard Overview**: Navigate to the personal dashboard to access agent management.
📝 **Agent Creation**: Click the plus button to create a new agent.
👥 **Group Assignment**: Optionally assign the agent to a group from the dropdown list.
📝 **Agent Details**: Enter the agent's name and description for identification.
💾 **Code Requirement**: Obtain the installation code needed for setting up the agent.
🌐 **System Recognition**: The system recognizes your operating system to provide the appropriate agent download.
📥 **Download Agent**: Download the agent installer after reading the provided information.
🔄 **Installation Process**: Follow the terminal commands to install the agent after downloading.
📍 **Installation Path**: Choose the installation path or use the default during setup.
✅ **Complete Installation**: Confirm the installation and close the installer once completed.
🔍 **Agent Availability**: Check the 'Show Applications' to find the installed agent ready for use.
🔄 **Connectivity Check**: Refresh the device list to confirm the agent's availability and connect to it.
🖥️ **Application Access**: Launch the screen application to ensure everything works perfectly.

Q & A

What is the first step to install the agent on Ubunto?
-The first step is to open the website and sign into your account using your username and password.
Where can I find the personal dashboard after signing in?
-After signing in, you will find your personal dashboard on the website.
How do I add a new agent from the dashboard?
-To add a new agent, select 'agents' from the dashboard and click on the plus button.
Is it mandatory to assign the agent to a group during installation?
-No, it is not mandatory. You can leave the field blank if you do not want to assign the agent to a group.
What information is required to create a new agent?
-You need to enter the agent's name and a description to create a new agent.
What is the purpose of the installation code provided after confirming the agent's details?
-The installation code is required when you install the agent on your system.
How does the system recognize the operating system I am using?
-The system recognizes the operating system you are using when you visit the website to download the agent.
What should I do after downloading the agent's installer?
-After downloading, you should open the containing folder and locate the downloaded file.
How do I initiate the installation process from the terminal?
-Choose an empty area, right-click, and select the 'open terminal' option. Then enter the installation command followed by your Ubunto 2 password.
Can I change the installation path during the agent installation?
-Yes, you can change the installation path if necessary during the installation process.
How do I know if the agent installation has been completed successfully?
-You will see a message indicating that the installation has been completed, and you can close the installation window.
How can I access the agent after installation?
-You can access the agent by clicking the 'show applications' button and opening the agent from the list.
What does it mean when the agent is available and ready to use?
-It means the agent has been successfully installed and configured, and you can start using its features.
How do I connect the agent to a device?
-After refreshing the device list, click on the agent to connect, then select the screen application to establish the connection.

Outlines

00:00

🛠️ Installing the Agent on Ubuntu

This paragraph provides a step-by-step guide on how to install an agent on Ubuntu. It starts with logging into a website and navigating to the dashboard to add a new agent. The user is instructed to enter the agent's name and description and to obtain an installation code. The script then moves on to the actual installation process, which involves downloading the agent installer, opening it through the terminal, and entering the installation code. The final steps include completing the installation and verifying that the agent is available and ready to use.

05:00

🔄 Verifying Agent Installation and Usage

The second paragraph demonstrates how to verify that the agent is installed and operational. It describes the process of refreshing the dashboard to see the newly installed agent and selecting it to connect. The user is guided to select the screen application to ensure that the agent is functioning correctly. The paragraph concludes with a thank you note and an anticipation for the next video.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Agent

An 'agent' in the context of this video script refers to a software program designed to perform specific tasks autonomously. It is a key component in the video's theme of setting up a system for users. The script guides users through the process of installing this agent on a system, indicating its importance in automating and managing tasks.

💡Uben

Uben seems to be the name of the platform or service for which the agent is being installed. It is central to the video's narrative as the destination website where users sign in and initiate the agent installation process. The term is used multiple times, emphasizing its role in the overall tutorial.

💡Installation

Installation is the process of setting up and configuring software or hardware to be ready for use. In the script, it is a critical step where users are guided to download and set up the agent on their system, ensuring that the agent can function correctly.

💡Dashboard

A 'dashboard' in the video script refers to a user interface that provides at-a-glance views of the most relevant information. It is mentioned as the starting point where users select the 'agents' option to begin the installation process, indicating its role in managing and monitoring system components.

💡Username

A 'username' is a unique identifier used by a user on a system that distinguishes them from other users. In the script, entering the username is the first step in accessing the Uben platform, highlighting its necessity for user authentication.

💡Password

A 'password' is a secret word or phrase used to confirm the identity of a user. In the script, entering the password is part of the sign-in process, ensuring that only authorized users can access and manage the agent on the Uben platform.

💡Description

A 'description' in this context is a brief explanation or account of the features, purpose, or nature of something. The script instructs users to enter a description for the agent, which helps in identifying and managing different agents within the system.

💡Installation Code

An 'installation code' is a unique set of characters required to install software. In the script, users are instructed to enter this code during the agent installation process, which serves as a verification step to ensure that the installation is authorized.

💡Terminal

A 'terminal' in computing refers to a text-based interface for accessing a computer system's functions. The script describes using the terminal to run commands for installing the agent, demonstrating its use in executing system-level operations.

💡Downloads Folder

The 'downloads folder' is where files that have been downloaded from the internet are typically stored. The script mentions checking this folder for the downloaded agent installer, showing its role in file management and software installation.

💡Screen Application

A 'screen application' in the script likely refers to a software that allows users to view or control another device's screen. It is used as an example of how the agent can interact with other applications, demonstrating its functionality in remote access or management.

Highlights

Introduction to installing the agent on Ubuntu

Accessing the website and signing into the account

Navigating to the personal dashboard

Selecting agents and adding a new one

Option to assign the agent to a group

Entering the agent's name and description

Confirming the agent setup

Receiving the installation code for the agent

Recognizing the operating system and downloading the agent

Instructions for downloading the agent installer

Opening the downloaded file and accessing the installer

Using terminal to run the installation command

Entering the Ubuntu password to start the installer

Selecting the installation options

Entering the installation path if necessary

Completing the installation process

Accessing the agent from the applications menu

Agent availability and readiness

Connecting the agent to the system

Loading the screen application through the agent

Confirmation of successful agent operation

Closing and final remarks