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# Evaluation

These topics cover the tasks you need to quickly get a test or demo AM instance running.

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#### [Access Management](about-am.html)

Learn about ForgeRock® Access Management.

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#### [Step 1. Prepare your server](step-1-prepare-server.html)

Prepare your computer to host Access Management.

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#### [Step 2. Deploy AM](step-2-deploy-am.html)

Deploy the AM WAR file into Tomcat.

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#### [Step 3. Configure AM](step-3-configure-am.html)

In the AM admin UI, create an authentication tree.

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#### [Step 4. Authenticate to AM](step-4-try-am.html)

Log in for the first time, using your authentication tree.

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#### [Next steps](next-steps.html)

Discover what else AM has to offer.