Database Agent Installation Requirements

Ensure that your environment meets these requirements:

  • Java 1.8 - 15
  • The machine that you install the agent on has network access to the databases that you want to monitor.

For hardware requirements, see Database Visibility System Requirements.

Controller Communication Information

If you are installing using the Database Agent downloaded from the Getting Started Wizard, the Controller communications information is already configured for you in the agent controller-info.xml file.

To complete the Getting Started Wizard - Databases, you need:

  • Controller Host Name
  • Controller Port Number

If you are installing using the agent installation zip file downloaded from the AppDynamics portal, you need:

  • Controller Host Name
  • Controller Port Number
  • Account Access Key

See Agent-to-Controller Connections.