---
title: "Agent nodes"
description: "The node types Guardian scans with an agent installed on the node."
product: "Guardian"
edition: "Classic"
type: "overview"
url: "https://docs.cloudhouse.com/guardian/classic/inventory/add-nodes/add-a-single-node/agents/agent-nodes/"
---
# Agent nodes

To add an Agent node, you must have an Agent set up to install the Agent directly onto the node. Guardian supports two types of Agent nodes for monitoring.

Applies to: `Guardian Classic`

!!! tip

    For more information on how to set up your Agent, see [Guardian Agent](https://docs.cloudhouse.com/guardian/classic/getting-started/agents/index.md).

## Agent node types

The following Agent node types are available to be added to your Guardian appliance:

- [Linux Agent](https://docs.cloudhouse.com/guardian/classic/inventory/add-nodes/add-a-single-node/agents/linux-agent/index.md).
- [Windows Agent](https://docs.cloudhouse.com/guardian/classic/inventory/add-nodes/add-a-single-node/agents/windows-agent/index.md).