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title: How-tos
description: After you get the CDM up and running, you can use the CDM to test customizing options which are not part of the CDM, but which you may want to consider when you deploy in production.
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version: 7.4
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canonical_url: https://docs.pingidentity.com/forgeops/7.4/how-to/overview.html
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# How-tos

After you get the CDM up and running, you can use the CDM to test customizing options which are not part of the CDM, but which you may want to consider when you deploy in production.

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#### [Start Here](../start/start-here.html)

Important information for deploying the platform on Kubernetes.

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#### [Base Docker Images](base-docker-images.html)

Create Docker images for deploying the platform in production.

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#### [Identity Gateway](ig/overview.html)

Add PingGateway to your deployment.

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#### [Monitoring](monitoring/overview.html)

Customize Prometheus monitoring and alerts.

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#### [Benchmarks](benchmark/overview.html)

Run ForgeRock's lightweight benchmarks.

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#### [Security](security/overview.html)

Customize the security features built into the CDM.

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#### [Ingress](ingress.html)

Use an alternate ingress controller when deploying the CDM.

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#### [Backup and Restore](backup/overview.html)

Back up and restore CDM data, such as identities and tokens.

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#### [Upgrade](73to74.html)

Back up and restore CDM data, such as identities and tokens.

The Ping Identity Platform serves as the basis for our simple and comprehensive identity and access management solution. We help our customers deepen their relationships with their customers, and improve the productivity and connectivity of their employees and partners. For more information about ForgeRock and about the platform, refer to <https://www.forgerock.com>.