Checkmk Werk 11464: Windows agent updater plugin is delivered as Python script

ID: 11464 Title: Windows agent updater plugin is delivered as Python script Component: agents Level: 2 Class: New feature Version: 2.0.0i1 Since this release Windows Agent update plugin is delivered as a python file with name <tt>cmk_update_agent.checkmk.py</tt> This feature has next advantages: <ul> <li>eliminates false virus alarms for the plugin</li> <li>improves stability and performance</li> <li>speeds up development</li> <li>improves diagnostic</li> </ul> To use the plugin from the command line you may use provide next methods: 1. Use Windows agent: C+: cd "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\checkmk\service" check_mk_agent updater [params] C-: 2. Use provided with Windows agent Python module: C+: cd "%ProgramData%\checkmk\agent\plugins" ..\modules\Python-3.8\.venv\Scripts\python cmk_update_agent.checkmk.py [params] C-: In both cases <tt>params</tt> means parametres of the Windows agent updater plugin. You could even execute the Agent updater with another Python installation, but it is not recommended, because you would have to ensure that all module dependencies are installed in your environment. We have solved this problem for you by providing a standard Python environment for Windows, so it should be used.