Install and Upgrade

Logpoint Agent (Standalone) can be installed using three methods based on your scale, automation requirements, and administrative workflow. Choose from an interactive installer for individual systems, silent installation for scripted or remote deployments, or centralized rollout through Group Policy for large-scale environments.

If you are currently using NXLog v6.7.9957, you must uninstall the NXLog agent and install the Logpoint Agent (Standalone) agent. Before uninstalling NXLog, create a backup of the NXLog configuration file for later use.

Install Logpoint Agent (Standalone)

Method 1: Interactive Installation

Best for small-scale deployments or testing environments.

Steps:

1. Download the MSI installer file for Logpoint Agent (Standalone).

2. Double-click the MSI installer file to begin installation.

3. After the installation is complete, navigate to the configuration file at:

   C:\Program Files\lpagentstandalone\conf\lpagentstandalone.conf

4. Edit the configuration file according to your requirements. For configuration guidance, refer to the Configure section.

5. Verify configuration syntax using:

   "C:\Program Files\lpagentstandalone\lpagentstandalone.exe" -c "C:\Program Files\lpagentstandalone\conf\lpagentstandalone.conf" -v

   Expected output:

   2026-01-01 00:00:00 INFO [CORE|main] configuration OK

6. Start the service from Services console (services.msc) - the service name is "lpagentstandalone".

7. Check logs at:

   C:\Program Files\lpagentstandalone\data\lpagentstandalone.log

Method 2: Unattended Installation with msiexec

Best for scripted deployments or remote installations.

Basic silent installation (requires administrator privileges):

msiexec /i lpagent_standalone-<version>.msi /q

Silent with prompt for administrator elevation:

msiexec /i lpagent_standalone-<version>.msi /qb

Custom installation directory:

msiexec /i lpagent_standalone-<version>.msi /q INSTALLDIR="C:\lpagentstandalone"

Method 3: Group Policy Deployment

Best for large-scale enterprise deployments across many endpoints. This method allows centralized management and automatic deployment across your Active Directory domain.

For detailed step-by-step instructions, refer to the NXLog documentation: Installing via Group Policy.

Upgrade Logpoint Agent (Standalone)

To upgrade, download the latest version and follow the same installation method you used previously.

Upgrading to Logpoint Agent (Standalone) v6.11.10436 is supported only from Logpoint Agent (Standalone) v6.7.9957. When upgrading from v6.7.9957 to v6.11.10436, the installer upgrades over the existing installation, so you do not need to uninstall the older version, and your configuration files are preserved. If you are using an earlier NXLog version, first install Logpoint Agent (Standalone) v6.7.9957 and then upgrade to v6.11.10436.

Verify the upgrade

After upgrading, verify that the upgrade was successful:

1. Confirm the installed version Open Apps & Features (or Programs and Features) and verify that Logpoint Agent (Standalone) shows the expected version.

2. Verify agent service status Ensure the Logpoint Agent service is running.

3. Validate configuration retention Confirm your existing configuration files are present and unchanged.

4. Check log forwarding Verify that logs are being collected and forwarded as expected (for example, confirm recent events are arriving at the destination and review the agent logs if needed).