# Agent Usage

Refer to [Agent installation](/manual/getting-started/installation/agent.md) section to set up an agent.

The Command Line Interface (CLI) and Application Programming Interface (API) facilitate easy agent configuration.

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[CLI](/manual/implementation/agent-usage/cli.md)
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[API Reference](/manual/implementation/agent-usage/api-reference.md)
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The Collection Level feature enables you to select the specific metrics you wish to monitor.

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[Collection Level](/manual/implementation/agent-usage/collection-level.md)
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The final section pertains to agent internals, covering topics such as log files and configuration settings.

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[Internals](/manual/implementation/agent-usage/internals.md)
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