SystemD: Docker

This guide explains how to configure the Falcon Sensor to run as a SystemD service using Docker in non-Kubernetes environments.

Requirements

• Docker installed and running
• Root or sudo privileges
• A valid CrowdStrike Falcon Customer ID (CID)
• Access to the Falcon container image

Installation Options

Option 1: Using the Automated Install Script

The systemd_docker_installer.sh script simplifies installation and configuration:

1. Load or pull the Falcon Sensor image to your host:

   docker pull myrepo.com/falcon/sensor:1234

2. Run the installer with your specific parameters:

   systemd_docker_installer.sh --install \
     --image myrepo.com/falcon/sensor:1234 \
     --cid ABCDEFabcdef012345-12 \
     --tags systemd,production

To uninstall later:

systemd_docker_installer.sh --uninstall

Option 2: Manual Installation

1. Load or pull the Falcon Sensor image to your host:

   docker pull myrepo.com/falcon/sensor:1234

2. Update the falcon.conf configuration file your settings. e.g.:

   FALCON_CONTAINER_IMAGE=myrepo.com/falcon/sensor:1234
   FALCON_CID=ABCDEFabcdef012345-12
   FALCON_TAGS=systemd,production

3. Copy the falcon.conf and falcon.service files to /etc/systemd/system:

   cp falcon.* /etc/systemd/system

4. Enable and start the Falcon service:

   systemctl enable --now falcon.service