# Administration

- [Deployment](https://mariadb.com/docs/tools/mariadb-enterprise-manager/administration/deployment.md): Guidelines and instructions for deploying MariaDB Enterprise Manager, including network and firewall requirements for successful installation.
- [Hardware and System Requirements](https://mariadb.com/docs/tools/mariadb-enterprise-manager/administration/deployment/hardware-and-system-requirements.md): Details the hardware sizing, system prerequisites and supported OS versions for deploying the Enterprise Manager server and agents.
- [Installing MariaDB Enterprise Manager](https://mariadb.com/docs/tools/mariadb-enterprise-manager/administration/deployment/installing-mariadb-enterprise-manager.md): Step-by-step instructions for deploying the Enterprise Manager Server.
- [Metrics Retention Configuration](https://mariadb.com/docs/tools/mariadb-enterprise-manager/administration/deployment/installing-mariadb-enterprise-manager/metrics-retention-configuration.md): Guide to modifying the default 30-day metrics data retention period by editing the PROMETHEUS\_RETENTION\_TIME environment variable and restarting services.
- [Adding Databases](https://mariadb.com/docs/tools/mariadb-enterprise-manager/administration/deployment/adding-databases.md): Guide to registering database topologies in the UI and using the integrated helper tool to generate setup commands for installing monitoring agents.
- [Agent Installation](https://mariadb.com/docs/tools/mariadb-enterprise-manager/administration/deployment/adding-databases/agent-installation-t-copy.md): Instructions for installing the mema-agent application using native OS package managers, including prerequisite steps for creating a local monitor user in MariaDB.
- [Add Multiple MaxScale Monitors](https://mariadb.com/docs/tools/mariadb-enterprise-manager/administration/deployment/adding-databases/add-multiple-maxscale-monitors.md): Explains how to monitor multiple logical databases or clusters managed by a single MaxScale deployment by adding or changing specific MaxScale monitors in the UI.
- [SSO to MaxScale (Single Sign-On)](https://mariadb.com/docs/tools/mariadb-enterprise-manager/administration/deployment/adding-databases/sso-to-maxscale-single-sign-on.md): Instructions for configuring Single Sign-On (SSO) integration to seamlessly access the MaxScale GUI directly from MariaDB Enterprise Manager.
- [Network and Firewall Requirements](https://mariadb.com/docs/tools/mariadb-enterprise-manager/administration/deployment/network-and-firewall-requirements.md): Outlines the necessary network ports and firewall configurations (such as ports 8090 and 4318) required for UI access and agent telemetry data collection.
- [User Management](https://mariadb.com/docs/tools/mariadb-enterprise-manager/administration/user-management.md): Explains the Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) system, including how to create custom roles, manage base permissions (admin, edit, view, sql), and add or modify users.
- [Configure OpenID Connect Identity Provider](https://mariadb.com/docs/tools/mariadb-enterprise-manager/administration/user-management/configure-openid-connect-identity-provider.md): Instructions for integrating Enterprise Manager with an OpenID Connect (OIDC) identity provider for centralized Single Sign-On (SSO) authentication.
- [Backup & Restore of Enterprise Manager](https://mariadb.com/docs/tools/mariadb-enterprise-manager/administration/backup-and-restore-of-enterprise-manager.md): Procedures for backing up the Enterprise Manager configurations and metrics data, as well as steps for restoring the system in case of failure.
- [Update Enterprise Manager](https://mariadb.com/docs/tools/mariadb-enterprise-manager/administration/update-enterprise-manager.md): Instructions for updating an existing Enterprise Manager deployment.
- [Change Hostname or IP Address](https://mariadb.com/docs/tools/mariadb-enterprise-manager/administration/change-hostname-or-ip-address.md): Steps for safely modifying the hostname or IP address of the Enterprise Manager server and ensuring all monitored agents remain connected.
- [Security in Enterprise Manager](https://mariadb.com/docs/tools/mariadb-enterprise-manager/administration/security-in-enterprise-manager.md): Overview of security best practices within Enterprise Manager, including securing the UI, managing audit logs, and enforcing strict access controls.


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