# Remote Agents with the connectware-agent Helm Chart

Remote agents are Connectware agents that are deployed and managed independently from your main Connectware installation, operating as standalone deployments.

Remote agents enable you to deploy agents on infrastructure closer to your shop floor or data sources.

While remote agents typically run on separate infrastructure, they can also be deployed in the same Kubernetes namespace as your Connectware installation if needed.

## Getting Started

Cybus provides a dedicated Helm chart (`connectware-agent`) to simplify the deployment and management of remote agents in Kubernetes environments.

Before installing remote agents, make sure to:

1. Review the [Kubernetes cluster requirements for the connectware-agent Helm chart](https://docs.cybus.io/documentation/agents/agents-in-kubernetes/kubernetes-cluster-requirements-for-the-connectware-agent-helm-chart) to ensure your cluster meets all prerequisites.
2. Choose your installation method:
   * [Standard installation with a license key.](https://docs.cybus.io/documentation/agents/agents-in-kubernetes/installing-connectware-agents-using-the-connectware-agent-helm-chart)
   * [Installation without a license key for specific use cases.](https://docs.cybus.io/documentation/agents/agents-in-kubernetes/installing-connectware-agents-without-a-license-key-using-the-connectware-agent-helm-chart)

## Managing Remote Agents

Once deployed, you can manage your remote agents using the following resources:

* [Configuration principles for the connectware-agent Helm chart](https://docs.cybus.io/documentation/agents/agents-in-kubernetes/configuration-principle-for-the-connectware-agent-helm-chart) - Understand how to structure your configuration.
* [Configuring agents with the connectware-agent Helm chart](https://docs.cybus.io/documentation/agents/agents-in-kubernetes/configuring-agents-with-the-connectware-agent-helm-chart) - Complete configuration reference
* [Upgrading the connectware-agent Helm chart](https://docs.cybus.io/documentation/agents/agents-in-kubernetes/upgrading-the-connectware-agent-helm-chart) - Upgrade procedures and best practices.
* [Uninstalling Connectware agents with the connectware-agent Helm chart](https://docs.cybus.io/documentation/agents/agents-in-kubernetes/uninstalling-connectware-agents-with-the-connectware-agent-helm-chart) - Clean removal procedures.

## Additional Resources

For troubleshooting common issues with agents, see [Troubleshooting Agents](https://docs.cybus.io/documentation/agents/troubleshooting-agents).