Download Cloud Agent Installer

This section details the procedure to download a Cloud Agent installer from the Qualys Cloud Platform and get the associated Activation Key and Customer ID.

Install Agent option.

 

  1. Login to the Qualys Cloud Platform and select Cloud Agent from the application picker. 
  2. In the Activation Keys tab, select an available activation key, and click Install Agent from Quick Actions menu. 

 Create a new activation key if no activation key is available.

  • On the Install Agent screen, click Install Instructions next to Windows (.exe).
Install agent screen.
  • Click Download .exe to download the Cloud Agent installer on your local system.
  • The Install Agent screen also shows the Activation ID and Customer ID. Copy these details to a safe place as you need them details to complete the Cloud Agent installation.

If you use the GoldenImage parameter as True, it installs a Cloud Agent in a non-running state so that it does not generate a HostID. The HostID is generated and provisioned when you start the Cloud Agent next time.