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title: "Running Datasync Agent on a container in Azure"
canonical: "https://docs.perspectium.com/space/custom/2490515/Running%20Datasync%20Agent%20on%20a%20container%20in%20Azure"
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Container images are self contained packages that includes everything you need to run an application without installing an operating system, system tools or libraries, etc. The DataSync Agent is available as a container image, and so, there is no need to install the agent through the agent installer. As you create the agent on a container, the agent will automatically start without needing to run any commands. Prerequisites  You will need to have an  Azure account .  Have an admin privilege in Azure.   Lastly, you will need a Perspectium Nexus account to import images. Contact  Perspectium Support  to obtain credentials. Procedure To start running your datasync agent on a container in Azure, follow these steps: