Linux Deployment
- Purpose: Deploying and managing the Lite background tracker on Linux.
- Navigation: Found under Cloud Deployment → Vineforce Teams Lite → Linux menu.
- Guides: Access the installation and uninstallation guides directly from this section.
- Impact: Ensures the background tracker runs silently and logs employee activity on Linux.
What is Linux Silent Mode Deployment?
Deploying Vineforce Teams Lite on Linux allows administrators to run the background activity tracker silently. The application operates in the background, logging active window focus, mouse/keyboard activity telemetry, and capturing screenshots without a graphical user interface window.
This is ideal for organizations using Linux distributions (such as Ubuntu or Fedora) that require silent, non-intrusive tracking.
What are the Linux system prerequisites?
Before starting the setup, ensure the Linux system meets these requirements:
| Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Major Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, CentOS) |
| Privileges | Sudo/Root permissions to execute the terminal installation script |
| Display Server | X11 or Wayland (fully supported with GNOME window-calls extension) |
| Internet Access | Active connection for downloading dependencies and syncing logs |
How to install the silent tracker on Linux
We provide an automated shell installation script for Linux environments:
- Install Vineforce Teams Lite (Linux): Command-line guide to download, paste, and run the automated
.shscript inside the Terminal.
How to uninstall the silent tracker from Linux
If you need to completely remove the application and its data from a Linux device, follow the uninstallation guide:
- Uninstall Vineforce Teams Lite (Linux): Steps to clean up application directories, configuration profiles, and system startup files.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What should I do if screenshots or window tracking fail on Linux?
Make sure you have logged out and logged back in to your Linux user session. This ensures that the GNOME shell extensions and session configurations are correctly loaded.
How do I verify the background process is running on Linux?
Open your system's System Monitor tool and search for the process named "Lite" or "Vineforce Teams Lite". You can also run ps aux | grep Vineforce in the terminal to verify the process is active.
Related Functionality
- Reconcile Unassigned Logs: Map the Linux hostname to an employee profile to route logs to user dashboards.
- Tracker Settings: Adjust intervals, idle thresholds, and screenshot quality.