Linux Binary
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This guide provides a secure, best-practice approach to installing and configuring the Qtap agent on Linux systems, independent from .
Before installation, verify your environment's compatibility:
Linux host with kernel version 5.10+
x86_64 or arm64 architecture
Root/sudo access
The quickest way to install Qtap is via our installation script, which places Qtap into your path:
For more control, you can manually install the binary:
Download the appropriate binary for your architecture:
Extract and install the binary:
Run Qtap:
Create a standard configuration directory with appropriate permissions:
Set appropriate permissions:
For sensitive credentials (if applicable), create a separate environment file:
Add any sensitive environment variables to this file:
Create a systemd service file:
Reload systemd, enable and start the service:
Check the service status:
Verify the running version:
Monitor the logs:
Stop the service:
Download and install the new version:
Restart the service:
Verify the update:
Version Control: Track configuration changes in a version control system
Regular Backups: Include /etc/qtap
in your backup strategy
Configuration Reviews: Implement a review process for configuration changes
Automation: Consider using configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet) for deployment
Remember that Qtap requires root permissions to work properly due to its use of eBPF for traffic monitoring.
Create your :