Server management is the monitoring and upkeep of different types of servers within a network. This requires that administrators and IT technicians can access the hardware and software that host servers, making necessary repairs, configurations, and updates. Server management varies between different types of servers, but it can include: Running hardware and software monitoring services to notice trends and issues as they arise, Making sure that system memory (both primary, or main, and secondary) is running at optimum speed and isn’t overtaxed, Providing data about applications so that administrators can see if they are performing well, Installing new hardware and software when needed and making system and software updates when they first arise, Backing up server systems and data.