Install the Agent as a Service on Windows

Once communication between the agent and the CertGuardian platform has been verified, the agent can be installed as a Windows service.

Requirements

Before proceeding, ensure that the server meets the following requirements:

• Windows Server 2012 or later.
• 64-bit architecture (x64).
• Administrative privileges.

Install the Service

Navigate to the directory where the agent is located and run:

certguardian-agent.exe install

Configure the Service Account

The CertGuardian Agent service must run using an account with administrative privileges.

To configure the service account:

1. Open services.msc.
2. Locate the CertGuardian Agent service.
3. Open the service properties.
4. Go to the Log On tab.
5. Select This account.
6. Enter an account with administrative privileges.
7. Apply the changes and start the service.

Verify Agent Activity

Once the service has been started, you can verify its activity from the CertGuardian platform by checking:

• The date of the last heartbeat.
• The agent status.
• Assigned tasks.
• Task execution results.

TIP

It is recommended to verify communication with the CertGuardian platform before installing the agent as a service.