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  3. Section VIII. Data Collector Installation and Configuration
  4. Install and configure a Data Collector
  5. Step-1: Choose operating system and complete prerequisites

Step-1: Choose operating system and complete prerequisites

Prior to deploying a Centralized Data Collector, it is important to determine which operating system to use for the Data Collector. The choices are Windows or Linux.

Things to consider include:

  • If you are using the Data Collector to collect from other subsystems and applications, the operating system you select might need to be considered. For example, CommVault and Veeam Backup & Replication require a Data Collector running the Windows Operating System.

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