When specified as true the installer will skip registration.Ĭollectors will normally register with Sumo Logic during the installation process, but you can pass the ‑VskipRegistration=true flag to skip registration. The following table shows parameters that relate to authenticating the Collector. For enhanced security, we recommend using the -varfile option to specify Windows RunAs password. This information could include command line arguments. Many operating systems allow a user to list information about processes that are owned by other users. (Windows only) When set in conjunction with ername, the Collector will run as the specified user with the specified password. When set, the Collector will run as the specified user (Windows and Linux).įor Windows, the user account needs Log on as a Service permission. To disable this feature during installation, use the command line argument: Parameters for -q and -dir must be passed in the command line and cannot be used within a varfile.īy default, new Collector installations will use Enhanced File System Security. SumoCollector.sh -q -varfile /path/to/sumo_credentials.txt Since many operating systems allow a user to list information about processes that are owned by other users, we recommend using the -varfile option to specify Sumo Logic credentials.Įxample: To pass credentials when installing the Collector, you can create a file called sumo_credentials.txt with the following contents: Instead of passing arguments via the command line, you can specify a file that contains the arguments (without the '-V' flag). Note that for a new Collector installation, even in a silent installation, you will be prompted to an authorization token, or an Access ID and Access Key. No output is sent to the console during installation, unless you also use the -console parameter. For any installation parameter that you do not define at the command line, Sumo will use a default value. Sets a different installation directory than the default.Ĭauses the installer to run silently, which means you won't be prompted to supply installation parameters. On Windows, for this option to take effect, you must run the installer with start /wait.

Only has an effect when used with -q. Causes the installer to send progress messages to the console (whether you are running the installer in GUI or command-line mode.) The following table shows parameters that are unique to the Command Line Installer: Parameter

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