Patch Management powered by Automox

This guide details on how you could perform agent self-installation for Patch Management powered by Automox. Before you start installing, please check the supported Windows OS version.

2. Copy the unique license key.

Download from ArmourZero console

1. Go to Subscription under MANAGE section and select the subscription.

2. Download the installer package and copy the unique license key.

Step 2: Installing Windows OS installer

1. Open the downloaded file, click "Allow".

2. Please ensure to paste the license key (User Key) when prompted during the installation process.

3. Follow the step by step on the prompt screen.  Check on "I accept the terms in the License Agreement".

4. Click "Install".

Congratulation, Automox's agent is now successfully installed and you are protected with Patch Management services. Kindly inform your IT department accordingly. 

Contact your IT department should you have any further questions or need assistance.

This guide details on how you could perform agent self-installation for Endpoint Patch Management powered by Automox. Before you start installing, please check the supported MacOS version.

Step 1: Download the MacOS installer

Download from email

1. From the email titled "ArmourZero | Download", click your computer model "I am a MacOS user" to start download the installer package.

2. Copy the unique license key.

Download from ArmourZero console

1. Go to Subscription under MANAGE section and select the subscription

2. Download the installer package and copy the unique license key.

Step 2: Installing MacOS installer

1. Open the downloaded file, click "Allow".

2. Follow the step by step on the prompt screen.

3. Insert the license key (Automox Licence Key) when prompted during the installation process. 

4. Key in your Mac's password when asked.

Compulsory additional steps for MacBook M1 user

1. Open terminal. Navigate search, type "Terminal", click on the item.

2. Copy the following command, and paste it in your terminal. click "Enter"

sudo /usr/local/bin/amagent --automox-service-account enable 

3. Key in your Mac's password and click "Enter".

4. Copy and paste the second command. Click "Enter".

sudo /usr/local/bin/amagent --automox-user-prompt enable 

Congratulation, Automox's agent is now successfully installed and you are protected with Patch Management services. Kindly inform your IT department accordingly. 

Contact your IT department should you have any further questions or need assistance.

This guide details on how you could perform agent self-installation for Patch Management powered by Automox. Before you start installing, please check the supported Linux OS version.

3. Replace the "YOUR-LICENCE-KEY" with your licence key that you copied and run this command on your terminal to start the installation.

curl -sS https://console.automox.com/downloadInstaller?accesskey=YOUR-LICENCE-KEY | sudo bash

4. Finally, to start your agent, use the command below 

sudo service amagent start

Congratulation, Automox's agent is now successfully installed and you are protected with Patch Management services. Kindly inform your IT department accordingly. 

Contact your IT department should you have any further questions or need assistance.

To find out if your computers, laptops, or/and servers Windows OS are compatible with Patch Management powered by Automox, follow below steps.

Step 1: Supported Windows OS version

1. Compare your current Windows OS version with below supported Windows OS. If your current Windows OS version found below, you shouldn't have problem on the installation. Otherwise please contact your IT department immediately.

• Windows 10, 10S, and 11

• Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, and 2022

Step 2: System requirements

Resources needed in order to install the agent. Recommended system requirements are:

• Processor: < 1% (may varies based on agent activities)
• Memory: 10 MB (may varies based on agent activities)
• Disk space: 20 MB
• Internet Connection: An Internet connection is required to validate your subscription,
  receive product updates, and use cloud-based detection.

Step 3: Supported browsers

• Edge (Windows 10). Does not support extensions
• Chrome, two latest major versions
• Firefox, the two latest major versions
• Safari

To find out if your computers, laptops, or/and servers MacOS are compatible with Patch Management powered by Automox, follow below steps.

Step 1: Check your current MacOS version

1. Click on the Applemenu in the corner of your screen

2. Choose "About this Mac". You will see the name and version of MacOS

Step 2: Supported MacOS version

1. Compare your current MacOS version with below supported MacOS. If your current MacOS version found below, you shouldn't have problem on the installation. Otherwise please contact your IT department immediately.

To find out if your Linux servers are compatible with Patch Management powered by Automox, follow below steps.

Step 1: Check your current Linux type and version

1. Compare your current Linux type and version with below supported Linux list. If your current Linux version found below, you shouldn't have problem on the installation. Otherwise please contact your IT department immediately. These are the supported Linux OS (x86_64 versions):

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7 to 9
• Suse Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 15
• CentOS 7
• Fedora 36
• Debian 10 and 11
• Ubuntu 16, 18, 20, and 22
• Amazon Linux 2 and 2023
• AlmaLinux 8 and 9
• Oracle Linux 8 and 9
• Rocky Linux 8 and 9

Step 2: System requirements

Resources needed in order to install the agent. Recommended system requirements are:

• Processor: < 1% (may varies based on agent activities)
• Memory: 10 MB (may varies based on agent activities)
• Disk space: 5~10 MB
• Internet Connection: An Internet connection is required to validate your subscription,
  receive product updates, and use cloud-based detection.

In addition to patching the device's operating system, Patch Management powered by Automox natively patches a catalog of third-party software.

List of supported software