Step-1: Choose operating system and complete prerequisites
Prior to deploying a Centralized Data Collector, it is important to determine which operating system to use for the Data Collector. The choices are Windows or Linux.
Things to consider include:
If you are using the Data Collector to collect from other subsystems and applications, the operating system you select might need to be considered. For example, CommVault and Veeam Backup & Replication require a Data Collector running the Windows Operating System.