# Setup and Administration

This guide contains all the necessary details for installing the Snow Owl Terminology Server in a production environment. The following sections will guide you on how to:

* [Select the appropriate hardware and software environment to host the service](https://docs.b2ihealthcare.com/snow-owl/setup-and-administration/plan-your-deployment)
* [Download, install, and configure the entire technology stack necessary for operating the server](https://docs.b2ihealthcare.com/snow-owl/setup-and-administration/configuration)
* [Handle release packages to upgrade to a newer version](https://docs.b2ihealthcare.com/snow-owl/setup-and-administration/upgrade-snow-owl)
* [Perform a data backup or a restore](https://docs.b2ihealthcare.com/snow-owl/setup-and-administration/backup-and-restore)
* [Manage user access](https://docs.b2ihealthcare.com/snow-owl/setup-and-administration/user-management)
* [Install Snow Owl using advanced methods](https://docs.b2ihealthcare.com/snow-owl/setup-and-administration/advanced-installation-methods)
* [Apply advanced configuration options](https://docs.b2ihealthcare.com/snow-owl/setup-and-administration/advanced-configuration)


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