How to Add Site24x7 On-Premise Poller for Linux

 Site24x7's On-Premise Poller allows organizations to monitor internal network resources and services behind firewalls that aren't directly accessible over the internet. This guide walks you through installing and configuring the On-Premise Poller on a Linux server.

Prerequisites

• A Site24x7 account 

• A Linux server (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, etc.) with internet access

• Root or sudo privileges on the server

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Login to Site24x7

• Go to Site24x7.com and log in.

• Navigate to Admin > On-Premise Poller > Add On-Premise Poller.

2. Download the Linux Poller Installer

• Select the Linux tab.

• Copy, paste and execute the below command snippets in your terminal to install Site24x7 On-Premise Poller.

  64 bit OS

  sudo wget https://staticdownloads.site24x7.com/probe/Site24x7OnPremisePoller_64bit.bin

  sudo chmod 755 Site24x7OnPremisePoller_64bit.bin

  sudo ./Site24x7OnPremisePoller_64bit.bin

  32 bit OS

  sudo wget https://staticdownloads.site24x7.com/probe/Site24x7OnPremisePoller.bin

  sudo chmod 755 Site24x7OnPremisePoller.bin

  sudo ./Site24x7OnPremisePoller.bin

  Step 2

  Run the Installer to install the On-Premise Poller by using the following device key in the installation wizard.

Authenticate and Configure

• During installation, you’ll be prompted to:

  • Log in to Site24x7 or provide an authentication key

  • Name the poller

  • Choose a location group (optional)

You can find the authentication key under:
Admin > On-Premise Poller > Add > Download Poller > Click on "Show device key"

Paste the key when prompted.

Verify Installation

• Go back to the Site24x7 web console.

• Navigate to Admin > On-Premise Poller

• Your new poller should appear as “Up” after a few minutes.