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title: Monitoring with the administrative console
description: Administrators can use the administrative console to configure the server. The console also provides a status option that accesses the server's monitor content.
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# Monitoring with the administrative console

Administrators can use the administrative console to configure the server. The console also provides a status option that accesses the server's monitor content.

## Before you begin

Ensure that the server is running.

## About this task

To view the Monitor Dashboard:

## Steps

1. In your browser, enter http\://*\<server-name>*:8443/console.

2. Enter the root user distinguished name (DN) and password. Click **Login**.

3. In the top level navigation menu, select **Status**.

4. On the **Status** page, click the **Monitors** tab.

## Result

The **Monitors** page opens, and you can monitor your server using the administrative console.