This page describes how to install the agent manually. The easier way to install and run the Backup Agent is through Automation, as described in Install or Update the Backup Agent through Automation.
To avoid resource contention, run the agent on a host other than the hosts where the MongoDB instances are running. Be sure the agent can access the MongoDB hosts.
If you use the Backup feature with a MongoDB deployment that uses authentication, before installing the Backup Agent, you must create a user in MongoDB with the appropriate access. See Configure Backup Agent for Access Control.
Cloud Manager Agents require one Agent API Key per project to communicate with the Cloud Manager.
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When you generate an Agent API key, Cloud Manager displays it one time only. You must copy it and store it in a secure place. Cloud Manager will never display the full key again.
You can also access install instructions in Cloud Manager, including commands you can copy and paste: click Deployment, then Agents, then Downloads & Settings.
You can install the Backup Agent in any directory. You can move the archive to another directory before extracting.
When the command completes, the Backup Agent is installed.
You can also access update instructions in Cloud Manager, including commands you can copy and paste: click Deployment, then Agents, then Downloads & Settings.
The README included with the downloaded package also provides information about the Backup Agent.
For details about backup operations, see FAQ: Backup and Restore.