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title: Deployment
description: These pages show you how to use PingDS software to build secure, high-performance, manageable directory services. It helps directory service architects design scalable services that fit their needs.
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# Deployment

These pages show you how to use PingDS software to build secure, high-performance, manageable directory services. It helps directory service architects design scalable services that fit their needs.

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#### [DS Software](about-components.html)

Use DS components.

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#### [Project Outline](project.html)

Outline a successful plan.

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#### [Complete Plans](plans.html)

Create comprehensive plans.

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#### [Deployment Patterns](patterns.html)

Apply best practices.

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#### [Provisioning](prerequisites.html)

Prepare systems and hardware.

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#### [Checklists](checklists.html)

Follow checklists.