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# Installation

This guide shows you how to install PingAM for access and federation management.

Unless you are planning a demo or test installation, read the [Release notes](https://docs.pingidentity.com/pingam/release-notes) before you get started.

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#### [Prepare the environment for deployment](prepare-env-install.html)

Prerequisites for deploying PingAM software.

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#### [Prepare the Java container](prepare-containers.html)

Prepare the application server of your choice.

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#### [Install AM](installing-instances.html)

Install AM servers for high availability.

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#### [Prepare datastores](prepare-ext-stores.html)

Store identities, configuration, CTS, policies and applications, and UMA-related data in LDAP directories.

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#### [Store configuration in files](fbc.html)

Store configuration data in JSON files.

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#### [Remove installations](removing-instances.html)

Uninstall AM and start over.

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#### [Troubleshoot installations](install-troubleshooting.html)

Troubleshoot or repair an AM installation.