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# 3. Starting and Stopping Node Monitor

The Vortex OpenSplice environment must be set up correctly before starting the Node Monitor. Please refer to the Vortex OpenSplice Getting Started Guide for detailed information about how to install and configure Vortex OpenSplice.

## 3.1. Linux

Source the `release.com` file from the shell command line to set up the Vortex OpenSplice environment.

To start Node Monitor, enter the following command in the shell:

    > ./nodemon

## 3.2. Windows

To start Node Monitor, open an Vortex OpenSplice Command Prompt and enter the following command:

    > nodemon.bat

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