Getting the Azure Agent Running in OpnSense

by | Sep 3, 2024 | IT Tips | 0 comments

This is how to install the Azure Agent on OpnSense.

https://github.com/Azure/WALinuxAgent/?tab=readme-ov-file#installation

Login via SSH or use the Serial console in the Azure Portal. Login as root and get a shell

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root@OPNsense:~ # freebsd-version
14.1-RELEASE-p3

You will need a file editor

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pkg install vim
# or
pkg install nano

Run either of the following commands to install the Azure agent

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pkg install sysutils/azure-agent
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pkg install azure-agent

Create an /etc/rc.conf.local with the following in it

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waagent_enable="YES"

Reboot

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root@OPNsense:~ # reboot

You should see "Starting waagent" in the Serial console as the VM boots

Also the Azure portal should report the agent is running too

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