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# Administration

This section covers tools and techniques for administering Talon applications, including service launch, shutdown, and command-and-control operations.

## Overview

Talon provides multiple administrative interfaces for managing running applications:

* Command-line tools for direct administration
* Remote administration via messaging infrastructure

## Administrative Tools

* [**Admin Tool**](/talon/operating-applications/administration/admin-tool.md) - Command-line administrative interface
* [**Admin Over SMA**](/talon/operating-applications/administration/admin-over-sma.md) - Remote administration via messaging

## Related Topics

* [Implementing Command Handlers](/talon/developing-applications/authoring-user-code/command-and-control/implementing-command-handlers.md) - Define custom administrative commands
* [Monitoring](/talon/operating-applications/monitoring.md) - View application telemetry
* [Analysis & Troubleshooting](/talon/operating-applications/analysis-and-troubleshooting.md) - Analyze logs and troubleshoot issues