# Manage the cluster
URL: https://docs.datarobot.com/en/docs/platform/admin/manage-cluster/index.html

> Summarizes the admin tasks for managing a deployed cluster, such as connecting to external systems, and monitoring resources, activity, access, and licenses.

# Manage the cluster

> [!NOTE] Availability information
> Only Self-Managed AI Platform admins can manage their cluster.

To manage the deployed cluster, you can perform the following activities:

| Topic | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Configure external systems | Use the configuration management interface to ensure compatible configuration for LDAP and SMTP. |
| Manage JDBC drivers | Add, delete, and control JDBC access. |
| Manage access | Manage access to the cluster, including licenses and configuring SAML SSO. |
| Delete/restore projects | Learn to delete and restore (or recover) projects. |
| Apply a DataRobot license | Apply a DataRobot license for a user via the UI or the API. |

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