The Tentacle "calls home" to the Octopus Server to check for tasks.

Click "Check Health" to ensure the Server can talk to the agent.

Requires an inbound port (typically 10933) open on the target machine. Polling Tentacles

Installing and configuring an Octopus Deploy Tentacle is a foundational step in setting up your automated deployment pipeline. The Tentacle is a lightweight service that runs on your target servers, allowing Octopus Server to securely communicate and execute deployment tasks.

Ensure the security certificates match between the two machines to prevent "Man-in-the-Middle" attacks.

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