diff --git a/netdata-client/files/netdata.conf b/netdata-client/files/netdata.conf
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+[global]
+    # disable the local database
+    memory mode = none
+
+[health]
+    # disable health checks
+    enabled = no
diff --git a/netdata-client/tasks/main.yml b/netdata-client/tasks/main.yml
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+---
+# This role installs netdata on a node and configures it to send data to the collector
+
+- name: Install netdata
+  shell: bash <(curl -Ss https://my-netdata.io/kickstart.sh) --dont-wait --dont-start-it
+- name: Copy main netdata config file
+  copy:
+    src: netdata.conf
+    dest: /etc/netdata/netdata.conf
+    backup: yes
+- name: Copy netdata stream config
+  copy:
+    src: stream.conf
+    dest: /etc/netdata/stream.conf
+    backup: yes
+- name: Start netdata service and ensure it starts on boot
+  systemd:
+    name: netdata
+    state: started
+    enabled: yes