# Zabbix Agent 2

Zabbix Agent 2 is the official Zabbix monitoring agent container that reports host metrics, processes, and services to a Zabbix Server or Proxy. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/87/zabbix-agent-2

## Description

Zabbix Agent 2 is the official Zabbix monitoring agent container that reports host metrics, processes, and services to a Zabbix Server or Proxy. It is for self-hosted or production hosts that need lightweight Zabbix monitoring without running a full monitoring stack.

## Platform availability

Available on 1 of 9 platforms: Unraid.

## Health score

81/100 (Excellent), based on 4 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 100 (last commit 24 days ago)
- Popular: 76 (6,427 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 35 (1 install platform, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 100 (128 MB minimum RAM, runs on ARM)

## Links

- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/zabbix/zabbix-agent
- GitHub: https://github.com/zabbix/zabbix
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/zabbix-agent2-0wazgys1ysaijs?q=zabbix-agent2

## Common questions

### What must be configured after deploying the Zabbix Agent 2 container?

Set ZABBIX_SERVER_HOSTNAME or ZABBIX_SERVER_IP to the Zabbix Server or Proxy. Add disk paths manually if disk monitoring is required.

### Can I run more than one Zabbix agent on the same host?

Yes, by assigning the agents different ports. This can separate internal monitoring from client-owned agents while limiting read access.

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