• Getting started
• Selecting a collector type
• Virtualization platforms for the OVA and scripted collector

Getting started

Using Auvik starts with installing the Auvik collector using an OVA, bash script or Windows service on a network. Before you can start the Auvik collector, you must first do a few things.

1. Register for a trial.
2. Add a new client.
3. Have a host ready to deploy the collector on.

Selecting a collector type

The Auvik Windows service is recommended for most small to medium deployments where you expect up to 500 network and endpoint devices to be monitored.

For larger deployments, we recommend the OVA or bash script install. A single OVA or bash script collector is capable of scanning up to 2,000 devices.

At any time you may sign into your Auvik account and access a new client (*) to see the installation options available.

Windows service: The Windows service can be installed on any Microsoft Windows desktop running Windows 7 or higher, or any server running Windows Server 2008R2 or higher. The system should have at least one CPU, 2GB of RAM, and 1GB of available disk space. Be aware the Windows service will bind to ports 21 and 69. We recommend you install the service on a system that doesn’t already have services bound to these ports.

OVA file import: Download an Open Virtual Appliance (.ova) file by clicking Download the collector from the installation wizard. Once the download is done, you’re ready to import the collector into your preferred virtualization platform.

Bash script install: The bash script option is for advanced users who know how to install Ubuntu. Create a new blank virtual machine (local server or cloud environment), then complete the remaining steps.

Note: The OVA and scripted Auvik collectors require a minimum of one virtual CPU, 2GB of RAM, and 8GB of disk space.

Virtualization platform options for the OVA and scripted collectors

To deploy the Auvik OVA or scripted collector, you need a supported virtualization platform ready. Desktop virtualization platforms such as Oracle VirtualBox, VMware Fusion, or VMware Workstation are fine for quick use, but aren’t recommended or supported for enterprise implementations. Below are the virtualization platforms and host operating systems Auvik supports:

1. For the Windows service version: Have any Microsoft Windows desktop running Windows 7 or higher, or any server running Windows Server 2008 or higher.
2. Sign into your Auvik account and access a new client (*) to see the installation options available.

* There are additional deployment strategies to consider before setting up an Auvik collector. For more detail about these strategies, see Auvik collector deployment strategies for MSPs.

Remember, we’re always here to help. There are a couple of ways to get in touch.

• While logged into Auvik, open the Chat With Us box in the lower right corner of your screen.
• Submit a support ticket.