Enroll AgentP on a Linux headless device

In this topic, you will learn how to install Portnox™ AgentP on a Linux headless device, such as a Linux server, and enroll it with Portnox Cloud.

Note:
Before using AgentP on Linux, be aware that Linux stores certificates and network configuration at the system level rather than per user, which affects how multi-user devices behave after onboarding. See the following section for more information: AgentP Working Mode: Linux.
  1. Download Portnox AgentP using curl:

    • Debian-based distributions (for example, Ubuntu):

      curl -L -o agentp.deb 'https://clear.portnox.com/enduser/DownloadAgentPForOsAndPackageType?osType=5&packageType=Deb'

    • RPM-based distributions (for example, RedHat):

      curl -L -o agentp.rpm 'https://clear.portnox.com/enduser/DownloadAgentPForOsAndPackageType?osType=5&packageType=Rpm'
  2. Install the downloaded AgentP package using the appropriate package installer:

    • Debian-based distributions (for example, Ubuntu):

      sudo dpkg -i agentp.deb

    • RPM-based distributions (for example, RedHat):

      sudo rpm -i --nodeps agentp.rpm
  3. Get a list of parameters available for headless Linux AgentP: 
    agentpd -h
  4. Enroll headless Linux AgentP:

    • Example of enrolling with corporate credentials:

      agentpd -e -l kosh@vorlon.com -p u9tXNMh0Z69MMyWs76z6

    • Example of enrolling with email:

      agentpd -e -m lyta.alexander@bab5.com

Results:

  • Connection profiles are saved in the following locations:

    • If network manager is installed, they are available in network manager.

    • If network manager is not installed, they are available in netplan.

  • Supplicant certificates are saved in the following locations:

    • Debian-based distributions (for example, Ubuntu):

      /var/agentp/certs

    • RPM-based distributions (for example, RedHat):

      /usr/agentp/certs