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P4 Server Administration Documentation | 2025.2

# P4 Server Administration Documentation

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P4 Server (P4D) provides version control for accelerated development and securely versions all digital content, including large files.

### Install P4 Server

Learn how to install P4 Server.

### What’s new

Learn about new features and enhancements in P4 Server 2025.2.

### Secure the server

System security is a top priority. After installation, take steps to help protect communications between servers and clients and prevent unauthorized access to the system.

### Upgrade the server

Learn how to upgrade the binary and the database for existing installations.

### Deployment architecture

Learn how to set up a multi-server topology to support scalability, high availability, geographic distribution, and performance optimization for large or global teams.

### Triggers and extensions

Learn how to write triggers and extensions to customize validation, authentication, server monitoring, and command policies.

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