{"id":16370,"date":"2026-04-11T16:20:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T16:20:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/?p=16370"},"modified":"2026-04-11T16:20:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T16:20:47","slug":"how-to-install-zabbix-agent-on-ubuntu-24-04","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/how-to-install-zabbix-agent-on-ubuntu-24-04\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install Zabbix Agent on Ubuntu 24.04"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Monitoring your server&#8217;s performance and uptime is crucial to ensuring its security and reliability. Installing the Zabbix agent on a Ubuntu VPS is the best way to monitor the server&#8217;s health, system resources, and services. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zabbix.com\/download\">Zabbix<\/a>, when configured correctly, ensures that your Ubuntu 24.04 VPS is secure, efficient, and constantly monitored. The Zabbix Agent collects metrics from a monitored system. This data is sent securely to the Zabbix Server, which can be used for alerting and analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide will show you how to install Zabbix Agent, configure it properly, and connect it with a Zabbix Server. It is perfect for VPS monitoring and Linux server monitoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Table of Content <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#What-Is-a-Zabbix-Agent\">What Is a Zabbix Agent?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#How-to-Install-Zabbix-Agent-on-Ubuntu-24.04-VPS\">How to Install Zabbix Agent on Ubuntu 24.04 VPS?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Common-Zabbix-Agent-Issues-and-Troubleshooting\">Common Zabbix Agent Issues and Troubleshooting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What-Is-a-Zabbix-Agent\"><a id=\"post-16370-_wahgwtz578ek\"><\/a>What Is a Zabbix Agent?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Zabbix Agent, which provides accurate data and minimal performance overhead, is widely used to monitor Ubuntu <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenwebpage.com\/vpshosting.php\">VPS servers<\/a>. Zabbix is seamlessly integrated with Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, a popular VPS and Cloud Server. Zabbix Agent is ideal for production environments because it provides real-time monitoring and early issue detection. It also sends automated alerts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How-to-Install-Zabbix-Agent-on-Ubuntu-24.04-VPS\"><a id=\"post-16370-_4ldcimdm9m4c\"><\/a>How to Install Zabbix Agent on Ubuntu 24.04 VPS?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Installing Zabbix Agent is an important step towards proactive server monitoring. This setup allows you to track performance, avoid downtime, and maintain a stable environment for your VPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-16370-_mkf96zxg4051\"><\/a>Prerequisites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure that your system meets these requirements before you begin the installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need an Ubuntu 24.04 running VPS, root access or sudo, a Zabbix server configured, and a reliable internet connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To install Zabbix Agent on Ubuntu 24.04 VPS, follow the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-16370-_sy77gnxykf2\"><\/a>Step 1: Update Ubuntu 24.04 System Packages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Update your system software to ensure compatibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\n<p>sudo apt update<\/p>\n<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1126\" height=\"468\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-1.png 1126w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-1-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-1-1024x426.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-1-768x319.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1126px) 100vw, 1126px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This command installs and updates the latest security updates and dependencies. By keeping the system up-to-date, package conflicts can be avoided during Zabbix agent installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-16370-_88awjcd73ght\"><\/a>Step 2: Add the Official Zabbix Repository<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ubuntu&#8217;s default repositories might not contain the latest Zabbix package, so you will need to add the official Zabbix repo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\n<p>wget https:\/\/repo.zabbix.com\/zabbix\/7.0\/ubuntu\/pool\/main\/z\/zabbix-release\/zabbix-release_7.0-1+ubuntu24.04_all.deb<\/p>\n<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"545\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-2.png 1125w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-2-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-2-1024x496.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-2-768x372.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This step will add the official Zabbix repositories to your Ubuntu 24.04 Virtual Server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\n<p>sudo dpkg -i zabbix-release_7.0-1+ubuntu24.04_all.deb<\/p>\n<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1126\" height=\"283\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-3.png 1126w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-3-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-3-1024x257.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-3-768x193.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1126px) 100vw, 1126px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s update packages. This ensures that you are installing a Zabbix Agent supported by Zabbix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\n<p>sudo apt update<\/p>\n<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1132\" height=\"489\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-4.png 1132w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-4-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-4-1024x442.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-4-768x332.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1132px) 100vw, 1132px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-16370-_u39446qo3w0b\"><\/a>Step 3: Install Zabbix Agent on Ubuntu 24.04<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Install the Zabbix agent package after adding the repository.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\n<p>sudo apt install zabbix-agent -y<\/p>\n<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1130\" height=\"574\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-5.png 1130w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-5-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-5-1024x520.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-5-768x390.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1130px) 100vw, 1130px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This command installs Zabbix Agent and its dependencies. The agent is optimised for VPS servers to use low resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-16370-_o2cisfwl6nex\"><\/a>Step 4: Configure Zabbix Agent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Zabbix agent configuration file controls the way the agent communicates with the Zabbix server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\n<p>sudo nano \/etc\/zabbix\/zabbix_agentd.conf<\/p>\n<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Update the following parameters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\n<p>Server=ZABBIX_SERVER_IP<\/p>\n<p>ServerActive=ZABBIX_SERVER_IP<\/p>\n<p>Hostname=server_name<\/p>\n<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1119\" height=\"744\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-6.png 1119w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-6-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-6-1024x681.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-6-768x511.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1119px) 100vw, 1119px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These settings enable active monitoring and assign a unique hostname for the VPS. They also define the Zabbix server IP. The hostname configured in Zabbix must match exactly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-16370-_10bbgqk7qtwd\"><\/a>Step 5: Allow Zabbix Agent Port Through Firewall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You must allow traffic from the Zabbix Agent if the UFW firewall is activated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\n<p>sudo ufw allow 10050\/tcp<\/p>\n<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1116\" height=\"158\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-7.png 1116w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-7-300x42.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-7-1024x145.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-7-768x109.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1116px) 100vw, 1116px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Zabbix Agent uses port 10050 to communicate with the server. This port is required to ensure data transfer between your VPS server and Zabbix Server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-16370-_4hs1ekyvyk0p\"><\/a>Step 6: Start and Enable Zabbix Agent Service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start the Zabbix agent service and set it to automatically start on boot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\n<p>sudo systemctl start zabbix-agent<\/p>\n<p>sudo systemctl enable zabbix-agent<\/p>\n<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1128\" height=\"292\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-8.png 1128w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-8-300x78.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-8-1024x265.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-8-768x199.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1128px) 100vw, 1128px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check your service status:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\n<p>sudo systemctl status zabbix-agent<\/p>\n<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1126\" height=\"501\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-9.png 1126w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-9-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-9-1024x456.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-9-768x342.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1126px) 100vw, 1126px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Zabbix Agent will then run continuously and start automatically when the system is rebooted. Status check ensures the agent is running and active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-16370-_khccmadxacuw\"><\/a>Step 7: Add Ubuntu 24.04 VPS Host in Zabbix Server<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Log in to the Zabbix interface on your web browser and add your virtual private server as a monitored host.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigate to <strong>Monitoring<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Hosts <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Create host<\/strong>. Enter the VPS IP and hostname, assign a Group, and link the Linux agent template.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1395\" height=\"643\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-10.png 1395w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-10-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-10-1024x472.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-10-768x354.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1395px) 100vw, 1395px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zabbix Server can receive and display monitoring information by adding the host. The Linux template enables all essential metrics to monitor Ubuntu servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1145\" height=\"653\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-11.png 1145w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-11-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-11-1024x584.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-11-768x438.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1145px) 100vw, 1145px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"post-16370-_xp9woffstdgy\"><\/a>Step 8: Test Zabbix Agent Connectivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Zabbix, an open-source enterprise-grade monitoring tool, is trusted around the world. It integrates seamlessly with Ubuntu Linux servers, offers advanced dashboards, and scales easily. Verify the Zabbix agent is accessible from the Zabbix server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1156\" height=\"504\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-12.png 1156w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-12-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-12-1024x446.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-12-768x335.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1156px) 100vw, 1156px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Zabbix Agent responds correctly. This indicates that the network is connected and configured correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Common-Zabbix-Agent-Issues-and-Troubleshooting\"><a id=\"post-16370-_e2qzwszeuvlp\"><\/a>Common Zabbix Agent Issues and Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the agent cannot connect, check firewall rules, server <a href=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/how-to-set-static-ip-address-on-ubuntu-24-04\/\">IP configuration<\/a>, and hostname consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use logs to identify errors related to the service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\n<p>journalctl -u zabbix-agent<\/p>\n<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1127\" height=\"494\" src=\"http:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-13.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-13.png 1127w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-13-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-13-1024x449.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenwebpage.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/word-image-16370-13-768x337.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1127px) 100vw, 1127px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is all from the guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Conclusion\"><a id=\"post-16370-_pyp0xzbmkmv8\"><\/a>Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To install Zabbix Agent on Ubuntu 24.04 VPS, update the system, add the official Zabbix repository, install the Zabbix Agent package, configure the agent with the Zabbix Server IP and hostname, allow port 10050 in the firewall, start and enable the agent service, and finally add the VPS as a host in the Zabbix Server using the Linux by Zabbix agent template. 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