Edge technology is a solution set that offers endpoint data protection, security, easy access, and search capabilities on end-user data. Using Edge solutions, you can protect your data against data breaches and also increase the productivity through end-user self-service capabilities. End users have immediate access to their data, regardless of where it is created, and can securely share, search, and restore files from their desktop, laptop, or other mobile devices, without assistance. Edge solutions provide global access to distributed files and documents without using third-party file sharing and cloud backup services, which are outside the security and control of corporate IT solutions.
Important
Use the Laptop backup solution for secure and efficient backup of end-user data on edge devices. The Laptop backup solution automatically recycles offline devices and reclaims space.
For production environments and critical data, we strongly recommend implementing the File Server backup solution. The File Server backup solution is designed for long-term retention and compliance needs.
Getting Started with Edge Endpoint
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To try the Edge Endpoint solution, see Endpoint.
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To begin deploying Edge solutions in your enterprise, see Getting Started for Commvault Edge Endpoint Solutions.
Key Features
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Fully automated deployment: IT administrators can centrally manage and automate mass deployment using mobile device management (MDM) services.
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Fully customizable, plan-based automatic backups: Secure protection for business-critical data on laptops and desktops through source-side deduplication, scheduling, and intelligent bandwidth throttling.
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End user self-service: End users can access their backed up data from smart phones, tablets, laptops, and desktops using mobile apps, and a web-based portal. End users can retrieve, manage, and view all of their protected files and e-mails in a cloud-based storage repository, and securely share files for collaboration.
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Data loss prevention and remote wipe: Prevent unauthorized access to data on laptops by using file-level security that includes securely erasing data and locking sensitive files.
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Migration Assistant: To easily set up a new laptop, end users can move backed up data and user settings (appearance and personalization settings, browser settings, network settings, and more) from their old laptop to their new laptop.
Edge Endpoint Components
There are several components in the Edge Endpoint solution set.
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Component |
Description |
License |
Prerequisites |
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Protect data on remote laptops and desktops. |
Yes |
File System Core |
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File-level security that prevents unauthorized access to data on laptop clients using Periodic Document Encryption and Secure Erase. |
No |
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Cloud-based storage that enables end users to access their files from almost anywhere. |
No |
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End users can use a smart device to access files that were backed up using Laptop Backup. |
No |
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Migration Assistant Tool:
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End users can transfer backed up data from one computer to another. |
No |
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End users can monitor and control backup jobs from their laptop. |
No |
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Using a smart device, CommCell users can interact with CommCell jobs and view reports and events. |
No |
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Microsoft Windows end users can access their backed-up files directly in Windows Explorer. |
No |
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Web-based application that allows end-users to manage their data, as well as to perform other operations such as reporting and management of virtual machines. |
No |
Web Server |