diff --git a/lib/takeover/udf.py b/lib/takeover/udf.py
index 91e8bab70..e848dd83e 100644
--- a/lib/takeover/udf.py
+++ b/lib/takeover/udf.py
@@ -176,7 +176,7 @@ class UDF:
 
         stackedTest()
 
-        if not kb.stackedTest:
+        if not kb.stackedTest and not conf.direct:
             return
 
         self.checkDbmsOs()