# How to maintain and operate your CubeCOS cluster

> This section outlines routine and advanced maintenance procedures for managing your CubeCOS environment.

This section outlines routine and advanced maintenance procedures for managing your CubeCOS environment.

Topics covered include:

- Monitoring system health and resource usage
- Applying software updates and security patches
- Managing logs and performing cleanup operations
- Performing backup and recovery tasks
- Troubleshooting common operational issues