Sysdig Agents

You can view a list of Sysdig Agents that have installed in your environment and quickly determine which agent is up-to-date, out of date, or approaching being out of date.

Select Integrations > Data Sources > Sysdig Agent to view the page.

Review the Environment

On the Sysdig Agents page, you can:

  • See at a glance: Identify where agents are installed: by node, cluster name, and cloud account ID. Locate the nodes detected from previously installed agents on hosts and from connected cloud accounts.
  • Know the agent version: View the agent versions detected in your environment.
  • Know the status: Check agent connection status and age
  • Filter: Narrow the view by searching or filtering on node name, cluster name, account ID, agent version, or agent status
  • Count the agents: View your total connected agent count over time
  • Install or troubleshoot: Link to quick steps for adding an agent or troubleshooting disconnected nodes

Understand Agent Status

StatusDescriptionNotes
Never ConnectedCloud Accounts only. Detects nodes in a managed cluster in a cloud account connected to Sysdig, where an agent has not been deployedHover over the status to link to the Helm-based agent install instructions.
Out of dateDeprecated agent version. Agent support is provided for the last three minor version releases.Hover over the status for information on upgrading the agent.
Almost out of dateOn the next agent release, this agent will be deprecated. Agent support is provided for the last three minor version releases.Hover over the status for information on upgrading the agent.
DisconnectedA Sysdig agent on a registered Kubernetes node lost connection to Sysdig.Hover over the status for information on how to troubleshoot an agent installation
Up to dateYour agent version is up to date.
ConnectedThe agent is connected.This status includes agents that are Up to date, Almost out of date and Out of date.

Add an Agent

  1. On the Sysdig Agents page, click Add Agent.

  2. Select your environment and continue with on-screen instructions:

    • Kubernetes Cluster
    • Linux
    • Docker

    See Agent Installation for more information.

Agent Console

For more information about Agent Console see Using the Agent Console.

To open Agent Console:

  1. On the Sysdig Agents page, locate the agent you want to explore.
  2. Select the three-dot menu on the right-hand side of the view.
  3. Click Agent Console.