Agent Installation¶
Worker agents are the distributed execution engines that run your task workflows. Install them on any Linux host that should execute tasks.
Choose your deployment type:
Cloud Agents¶
Connect to the EasyTask cloud platform. EasyTask manages the scheduler, database, and all infrastructure for you.
- Quick setup — download and run a single command
- No infrastructure management required
- Podman optional (only needed for Integration Server)
Cloud Agent Installation Guide
On-Premises Agents¶
Connect to your own on-premises EasyTask deployment. Requires the infrastructure stack to be running first.
- Full data sovereignty — agents communicate only with your servers
- Install on the same host as the infrastructure or on remote hosts
- Runs as systemd user services
Quick Comparison¶
| Cloud | On-Premises | |
|---|---|---|
| Installer | Agent-only package | Full installer with interactive menu |
| Prerequisites | None (Podman optional) | Infrastructure must be running |
| Agent management | Simple menu (install/uninstall) | Systemd services via installer |
| Multi-node | Yes — comma-separated names | Yes — comma-separated names |
Next Steps¶
- Download the Installer — Get the correct installer for your deployment type
- Prerequisites — Check system requirements
- Verify Installation — Confirm agents are running
- Post-Installation — Configure autostart on boot