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# sk184173 - Harmony Endpoint Agent Installation Fails on Linux machines Due to 'noexec' Mount Option

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk184173 |
| Date Created | 2025-11-10 |
| Last Modified | 2025-11-16 |
| Technical Level | Advanced |
| Products | Endpoint Security |
| Versions | Cloud, E89.X, E88.X |
| OS | Linux |

## Symptoms

- * Harmony Endpoint agent installation fails using both online and offline installation packages.
* Error messages during installation include: `Failed to disable unit: Unit file sbalinux-update.timer does not exist` `Unable to install Anti-Malware. Please contact support.`
* The installer fails before it can generate debug logs.

## Cause

* The `/var ` mount on the affected Linux systems was configured with the `noexec ` option.
* This option prevents execution of binaries located in `/var/lib/checkpoint`, which is required for Harmony Endpoint Agent installation and operation.
* As a result, the installation process fails and cannot proceed to generate debug logs or complete the setup.

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