Windows · Security & Antivirus
Zabbix Agent 2
Zabbix Agent v2, MSI installer for Windows
Version 7.4.16 · by Zabbix LLC
Official site: zabbix.com
About Zabbix Agent 2
This package installs the Zabbix agent MSI from the [pre-compiled files](https://www.zabbix.com/download_agents) supplied by [Zabbix LLC](https://www.zabbix.com/). The source code for this Chocolatey package can be found on [GitHub](https://github.com/zabbix/zabbix-agent-chocolatey). Please file any issues you find in the project's [Issue tracker](https://github.com/zabbix/zabbix-agent-chocolatey/issues).
## Package installation defaults
By default, **installation** of this package:
* Will install the OpenSSL version of the Zabbix agent to "%ProgramFiles%\Zabbix Agent".
* Will set the hostname to $env:COMPUTERNAME.
* Will set the server to 127.0.0.1.
* Will add firewall rules.
* Will *NOT* enable encryption.
* Will *NOT* enable remote commands.
**Please Note**: To have choco remember parameters on upgrade, be sure to set:
```powershell
choco feature enable -n=useRememberedArgumentsForUpgrades`
```
## Package Parameters
A full list of configuration options is available in the [Zabbix documentation](https://www.zabbix.com/documentation/current/en/manual/installation/install_from_packages/win_msi#command-line-based-installation).
Here are some of the most commonly used:
* `SERVER` - List of comma delimited IP addresses (127.0.0.1).
* `SERVERACTIVE` - IP:port (or hostname:port) of Zabbix server or Zabbix proxy for active checks ($SERVER).
* `HOSTNAME` - Unique, case sensitive hostname ($env:COMPUTERNAME)
* `INSTALLFOLDER` - Full pathname specifying where the Zabbix agent should be installed (%ProgramFiles%\Zabbix Agent).
How to install Zabbix Agent 2
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install zabbix-agent-2
- Open Zabbix Agent 2 once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Zabbix Agent 2 free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to zabbix.com, the developer's official site, where Zabbix Agent 2 is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of Zabbix Agent 2?
The version listed here is 7.4.16, published /Date(1792. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install Zabbix Agent 2 from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install zabbix-agent-2. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Zabbix Agent 2 safe?
Zabbix Agent 2 downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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