# Overview of Derby Network Server management

You can start the Derby Network Server by using the command line or by using the Derby Network Server API.

Derby provides scripts for you to use to start the server from the command line. Before starting the server, you will probably set certain Derby and Network Server properties.

- Using the NetworkServerControl API
  You need to create an instance of the NetworkServerControl class if you are using the API.

Parent topic: Managing the Derby Network Server
Related tasks
Setting Network Server properties
Verifying startup