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# MID Server

# MID Server {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

The Management, Instrumentation, and Discovery (MID) Server is a Java application that runs as a Windows service or UNIX daemon on a server in your local network. The ServiceNow® MID Server enables communication and the movement of data between a ServiceNow instance and external applications, data sources, and services.

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| [Explore Learn about MID Server deployment and uses.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/vITN2Cd5ulWzbA2uUD~rkQ "MID Server acts as the mediator between the network and the instance. MID Servers are used by other applications to connect to the instance.") | [Configure Prepare your network, then install and configure MID Servers.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/TtsF2NIX68bSd5j7~EJ5Ww "Before MID Server installation can begin, the network must be prepared to access the instance and download site. There are several installation procedures depending on the host operating system and scale of deployment. Once installed, MID Servers can be configured with many capabilities and features.") |
| [Secure Secure and encrypt your MID Server's data.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/F~eg_njXHUVA~iUDx9Wpdg "After configuring your MID Server, you can add security by encrypting MID Server parameter values in the config.xml file. Encryption protects data that the MID Server returns to the ECC Queue. Other available security options include the authorization of SOAP requests, restricting access to the MID Server configuration file, and establishing secure socket layer (SSL) connections.") | [Reference Get information about MID Server upgrades, issues, system requirements, and properties.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/beW6X1DbMEyX0OM4QOf~7g "MID Server reference information includes system requirements and other information you need to configure a MID Server for your specific needs.") |
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