DCA and Cloud Connector are certified for installation and operation on the following versions of Windows and Linux distributions/versions:
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Windows
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Windows 10, 64 bits (x64)
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Windows 11 Enterprise, 64 bits (x64)
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Windows Server 2016 Standard Edition, 64 bits (x64)
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Windows Server 2019 Standard Edition, 64 bits (x64)
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Windows Server 2022 Standard Edition, 64 bits (x64)
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Linux
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Fedora 38 ou superior (x64)
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Ubuntu 20.04 ou superior (x64)
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Debian 12 ou superior (x64)
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Mint 22 ou superior (x64)
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The compatibility of DCA and Cloud Connector varies depending on the type of monitoring or service used. See below for a complete list of services and their respective supported operating systems:
Services available on Windows
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Service |
Name on Windows |
Function |
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DCA and Cloud Connector |
nddSmart.DCA.Agent |
The main service responsible for communicating with the portal and managing the other services. It also collects basic local information about the computer on which it is installed. |
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NDD - Printer Monitor |
NDDPrinterMonitor |
Monitors printers connected via a network or WAN using the SNMP and NPAP protocols, collecting information on inventory, meters, supplies, and events. |
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NDD - Printer Monitor USB |
NDDPrinterUsbMonitor |
Monitors printers connected via USB, collecting information on inventory, meters, supplies, and events. Functionality depends on the equipment’s compatibility. We recommend checking with a brand specialist. |
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NDD - Thermal Monitor |
NDDThermalMonitor |
Monitors thermal printers connected via a network or WAN, collecting inventory, odometers, supplies, and events. |
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NDD - Thermal Monitor USB |
NDDThermalMonitorUSB |
Monitors thermal printers connected via USB, collecting inventory, odometers, supplies, and events. |
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NDD - Computer Monitor |
NDDComputerMonitor |
Monitors computers, collecting information on hardware, operating system, resource usage, and events. |
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NDD - Software Monitor |
NDDSoftwareMonitor |
Monitors the software installed on the computer, including manufacturer, version, installation date, resource usage, and events. |
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NDD - Print Queue |
NDDPrintQueue |
Monitors drivers and print queues, allowing for their installation and management. |
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NDD - Supply Watch |
NDDSupplyWatch |
Applies saving rules (EcoPrint) to monitored equipment. |
Services available on Linux
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Service |
Function |
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DCA and Cloud Connector |
The main service responsible for communicating with the portal and managing the other services. It also collects basic local information about the computer on which it is installed. |
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NDD - Printer Monitor |
Monitors printers connected via a network or WAN using the SNMP and NPAP protocols, collecting information on inventory, meters, supplies, and events. |
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NDD - Printer Monitor USB |
Monitors printers connected via USB, collecting information on inventory, meters, supplies, and events. Functionality depends on the equipment’s compatibility. We recommend checking with a brand specialist. |
Warning
Linux only supports monitoring services for network and USB printers. The other services are available exclusively for Windows.