> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://sixnetwork.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://sixnetwork.gitbook.io/docs/run-six-server.md).

# Run SIX Server

## Operate SIX server

SIX services are hosted on *SIX servers*.

This chapter provides all the information you need to configure, launch, maintain and monitor your SIX servers.

### General

| PAGE                                                       | DESCRIPTION                                                                                   |
| ---------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [Local SIX Setup](/docs/run-six-server/local-six-setup.md) | Learn how to run SIX locally with Docker using a local database                               |
| The Management API                                         | The Management API is used to deploy and manage SIX services on your SIX server               |
| Authentication & Security                                  | Learn how to protect and secure your SIX server                                               |
| Demo Servers (SIX Cloud)                                   | SIX servers in SIX Cloud are free of charge and can be used for free prototyping and learning |
| Database Connector                                         | Learn how database connectors work in SIX                                                     |
| Channels & Releases                                        | Learn about SIXs release process and how to get access to alpha and beta versions             |

### Deployment Environments

| PAGE   | DESCRIPTION                                          |
| ------ | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| Docker | Learn how to configure a Prisma server using Docker. |