From 991feab5a72d906e394bc19e657f571f98f0d533 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Naomi Pentrel <5212232+npentrel@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2025 13:35:18 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] DOCS-3338: Document agent windows support --- docs/operate/get-started/setup.md | 7 +++++-- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/operate/get-started/setup.md b/docs/operate/get-started/setup.md index f73d521382..d7cb93885c 100644 --- a/docs/operate/get-started/setup.md +++ b/docs/operate/get-started/setup.md @@ -111,12 +111,15 @@ If your machine will never connect to the internet, you can also create a [local ### Installation methods: `viam-agent` versus manual -`viam-agent` is a service manager that automatically updates `viam-server` and includes tools for [provisioning your devices](/manage/fleet/provision/setup/) and configuring operating system updates. +`viam-agent` is a service manager that automatically updates `viam-server` and includes tools for [provisioning your devices](/manage/fleet/provision/setup/), networking, and configuring operating system settings. When you set up a Linux device in the Viam app, you'll see an option to install using `viam-agent`, or to manually install only `viam-server`. Using `viam-agent` is generally recommended when installing `viam-server` on a single-board computer. -`viam-agent` is not available for macOS, Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), or microcontrollers, so use manual install for those systems. +When you set up a native Windows device in the Viam app, you must use the [Viam Agent installer](https://storage.googleapis.com/packages.viam.com/apps/viam-agent/viam-agent-stable.msi). + +`viam-agent` is not available for macOS, Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), or microcontrollers. +Instead use manual install for those systems. ### Manage your installation