The process of acquiring and installing the software component facilitating communication between a Datto appliance and a protected system. This operation ensures that the appliance can effectively perform scheduled or on-demand data backups of the target machine. A typical user will initiate this procedure by accessing the Datto partner portal and selecting the appropriate agent for their operating system. Installation then involves executing the downloaded file and following the on-screen prompts to configure the agent’s settings.
Securing and safeguarding digital assets through regular data replication is critically enabled through this procedure. The ability to restore from consistent and reliable backups minimizes downtime and data loss in the event of hardware failure, ransomware attacks, or other disruptive events. Historically, the evolution of such agent-based solutions has been integral to improved business continuity and disaster recovery planning across organizations of all sizes.