# Download DISCOVER Agent

The Scanning Agent, DISCOVER Agent, or simply Agent, is the Windows service that performs scan work and reports results to the Management Console. It can be deployed in two ways, depending on whether you want each device to scan itself (local scan) or a central host to scan other devices remotely (agentless scan).

## Prerequisites

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Before proceeding, ensure the **GuardWare Management Console** is installed and reachable.
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<table data-header-hidden="false" data-header-sticky><thead><tr><th width="171">Component</th><th width="217">Minimum Requirements (Scanning Agent)</th><th>Minimum Requirements (Endpoints)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Processor</td><td>8 cores or more</td><td>4 cores or more</td></tr><tr><td>RAM</td><td>16 GB</td><td>8 GB</td></tr><tr><td>Disk Space</td><td>Atleast 500 GB</td><td>5 GB or more</td></tr><tr><td>Operating System</td><td>Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019+</td><td>Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019+</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Configure and Download the Agent Installer

1. Log in to the DISCOVER Management Console.
2. Navigate to **RESOURCES** > **Agent Download** and click **DISCOVER Agent**.
3. Set the **Location** and click **Submit**.<br>

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4. After saving, the **Download Installer** link becomes available. Click it to download the agent with the configured settings.
5. Update the settings whenever required and download a new agent to apply the changes.

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The MSI installer must be present on the device where it will be installed. Download it directly on that device, or download it on another machine and transfer it across.
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After downloading, proceed to [**install the DISCOVER Scanning Server**](/setup-and-deploy/install-agent/install-discover-agent.md)<i class="fa-arrow-right">:arrow-right:</i>&#x20;


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