Working with Agents

An agent is a virtual machine (VM) that is owned by the user, and is used to read or write data from a self-managed storage system. To create an agent to read from a self-managed source location, you download the AWS DataSync .ova image and deploy it in your hypervisor and activate it. DataSync supports VMware ESXi, KVM, and Microsoft Hyper-V hypervisors.

Note

The default credentials for the OVA are login: admin, password: password. You can change the password on the VM local console. You don't need to log in to the VM for basic DataSync functionality. The credentials are needed for troubleshooting tasks such as running a connectivity test or opening a support channel with AWS. The credentials include network-specific settings such as for setting up a static IP address. For information about how to access the VM local console, see Configuring Your Agent on the VM Local Console.

Topics

• Creating and Activating an Agent
• Using AWS DataSync in a Virtual Private Cloud
• Editing Your Agent's Properties
• Using Multiple Agents for a Location
• Understanding Agent Statuses
• Deleting an Agent
• Configuring Your Agent for Multiple NICs