> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.pentaho.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.pentaho.com/pdia-admin/readme.md).

# Administer Pentaho Data Integration and Analytics

Administer, embed, and extend Pentaho Data Integration (PDI) and Business Analytics (BA).

Use this guide for post-installation and maintenance tasks for the Pentaho Server and related tools. You can complete tasks in any order.

Common tasks include the following:

* Set up data connections.
* Import and export content.
* Set up clusters.
* Configure logging and monitoring.

This guide assumes you have already installed and configured the Pentaho platform.

This guide is for IT administrators. You should know where data is stored and how to connect to it. You should be comfortable using the Windows or Linux command line.

Use the Pentaho User Console (PUC) for BA administration. Use Spoon and the command line for PDI administration. Most BA tasks require you to sign in to PUC with an administrator account. For PUC details, see the Pentaho Business Analytics documentation.

### Start here

* [Manage the Pentaho system](/pdia-admin/manage-the-pentaho-system.md) - Configure and maintain the Pentaho Server and repository.
* [Secure the Pentaho system](/pdia-admin/secure-the-pentaho-system.md) - Set up authentication, authorization, and security providers.
* [Optimize the Pentaho system](/pdia-admin/optimize-the-pentaho-system.md) - Monitor performance and tune Pentaho components.
* [Troubleshoot the Pentaho system](/pdia-admin/troubleshooting-overview-cp.md) - Diagnose common issues and collect the right logs.
* [Developer center](/pdia-admin/pentaho-developer-center-overview-cp.md) - Build extensions and integrate with Pentaho capabilities.
* [Customize Pentaho products](/pdia-admin/customize-pentaho-products-cp.md) - Customize product behavior for your environment.
* [Embed and extend Pentaho functionality](/pdia-admin/embed-and-extend-pentaho-functionality-cp.md) - Embed content and extend the platform with integrations.


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