# Accessing Commvault Edge Monitor

After installing the Laptop Backup software, backup operations are automatically performed based on the schedule set by the administrator. You can monitor the backup jobs on your laptop using the Edge Monitor tool that runs in the system tray. You can also view, control, and initiate backup operations. The Commvault Edge Monitor tool also includes a link to the Command Center where you can perform a restore.

Note

- The Edge Monitor tool is supported only on Windows laptops and is not available for Linux computers.

- When accessing Edge Monitor for the first time on macOS, local administrator privileges are required unless automatic owner assignment for macOS has been set up by the administrator. For more information, see Automatically Map Mac Laptops to Owners.

## Before You Begin

You must have the Data Protection Operations permission to view, start, and control backups using the Edge Monitor tool.

## Procedure

- Open the Edge Monitor tool:

  - On Windows laptops, in the notification area (system tray), double-click Edge Monitor.

    Note

    If you do not see the icon in the notification area or in the list of programs, go to the installation_directory/Base folder and double-click the CvEdgeMonitor.exe.

  - On macOS laptops, from the Menu bar, double-click Edge Monitor icon.

## Result

- The summary of the backup jobs previously run on your laptop is displayed in the Edge Monitor dialog box.

- After a backup (scheduled by the administrator) completes, you can perform your first restore. Restore operations are performed from the Command Center. To access the Command Center, from the Edge Monitor tool, click the Restore Files link.

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