- MongoDB Agent >
- Install MongoDB Agent
Install MongoDB Agent¶
Installation Instructions in Cloud Manager Interface
Cloud Manager displays the MongoDB Agent install instructions after you choose your MongoDB Agent download. You can copy all the necessary commands from the Cloud Manager.
Caution
Please review the MongoDB Agent Prerequisites before installing the MongoDB Agent.
There are two workflows to follow when using MongoDB Agents with MongoDB hosts:
- Install the MongoDB Agent to Manage Deployments
- Recommended: You have a project and want to install the MongoDB Agent to manage your MongoDB deployments. You can also monitor and back up your MongoDB deployments following this workflow.
- Install the MongoDB Agent to Only Monitor or Backup Deployments
- You have a project and want to install the MongoDB Agent to monitor and/or back up your MongoDB deployments. You are choosing not to manage your MongoDB deployments at this time.