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Install Nodinite Non-Events Monitoring Agent

Unlock the full potential of Nodinite by installing the Non-Events Monitoring Agent. This step-by-step guide helps you achieve a smooth, secure, and successful setup for proactive monitoring and seamless integration.

✅ Follow a proven, step-by-step installation process for rapid deployment
✅ Empower your business with proactive, real-time monitoring
✅ Ensure secure, compliant setup with clear prerequisites and account guidance
✅ Access expert support and troubleshooting resources at every step

Prerequisites:
Download the latest Nodinite Non-Events Monitoring Agent and configure your Windows and Non-Events Server machines. Assign the service account the Logon as Service Right. For details, review Prerequisites for Non Events Monitoring Agent. Log on as a local administrator to install Windows Services.

Start the Installer

Double-click the MSI file to launch the Nodinite Non-Events Monitoring Agent installer.

Start the installation by running the MSI file.

If Windows displays a security warning, click 'Run' to continue.

Click 'Run' if prompted by Windows security.

Welcome Screen

When the MSI file launches, you see the Welcome screen.

The Welcome screen confirms the installer has started.

Click 'Next' to continue or 'Cancel' to exit the installer.

Custom Setup

Select the components and installation location. We recommend the default settings for most users.

Select components and location—default is recommended.

Click 'Next' to proceed or 'Cancel' to exit.

Service Account Information

Enter the credentials for the Account that runs the Nodinite Non-Events Monitoring Agent. This account logs on and queries the monitored databases.

Domain: Enter the domain name. For a local account, use the server name or a dot (.) as the domain.
User: Enter the account name.
Password: Enter the account password.

The account must have 'Log on as Service Right'.

Enter the service account credentials for the agent.

Click 'Next' to continue or 'Cancel' to exit.

Insufficient Privileges

If the account information does not meet Prerequisites for Non Events Monitoring Agent, you see an error message.

Error: Insufficient privileges for the service account.

Usually, the account cannot run as a service or is not a local administrator. Follow the How to set Logon as a Service right guide and click retry. If the problem persists, click cancel and restart. Always enter valid credentials!

Check the local event log (System and Application) for additional error details.

Completed Setup

The final step shows either a success or a premature exit.

Successful installation example:

Installation completed successfully.

Failed installation example: If the installation fails, you see a premature exit.

Installation failed—review the error and try again.

Click Finish to exit the installer.

When setup finishes, your default text editor opens a file named README.txt. Review this file for important information about adding the agent as a Add or manage a Monitoring Agent Configuration.

Review the README.txt for next steps and configuration tips.