> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.zmanda.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.zmanda.com/zmanda-classic/installation-and-configuration/step-3-add-sources/linux.md).

# Linux

Zmanda can back up data from over 22+ enterprise workload types. This video will demonstrate how to set up your Linux instance as a source to be backed up.

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Zmanda can easily protect data residing on Linux systems. Whether they be desktops, or more likely, servers, simply [install and configure the Zmanda agent](https://docs.zmanda.com/installation-and-configuration/step-3-add-sources/linux/installation), then [add the system as a source](https://docs.zmanda.com/installation-and-configuration/step-3-add-sources/linux/configuration) in the Zmanda Management Console.

The Linux Agent is also required to protect Fileshares, as well as the Zmanda Backup Server itself.

Please see our[ compatibility matrix](https://www.zmanda.com/compatibility-matrix/) for a list of distributions supported by Zmanda. If you don't see your favorite on this list, please reach out to us at <sales@zmanda.com> and ask about your desired distro and version.

<figure><img src="/files/JtIAySakWeLQ2btvY3qq" alt=""><figcaption><p>Amanda Open-Source is packaged in all major Enterprise Linux Distributions.</p></figcaption></figure>


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