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# Workflow

> Guide to enabling and using ForgeRock® Identity Management workflows.

IDM provides an embedded workflow and business process engine based on [Flowable](https://flowable.com/open-source/docs/) and the Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) 2.0 standard. This guide describes how to configure the workflow engine, and how to manage workflow tasks and processes using the REST interface and the admin UI.

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#### [Workflow Tools](about-workflow-tools.html)

Learn about BPMN 2.0 and the workflow tools.

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#### [Enable Workflows](enable-workflows.html)

Configure the workflow engine and datasource to enable workflows.

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#### [Invoke Workflows](invoke-workflow.html)

Learn where and how to trigger workflows.

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#### [Custom Workflows](custom-workflow-template.html)

Create custom workflow templates.

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|   | Workflows are not supported with a DS repository. If you are using a DS repository for IDM data, you must configure a separate JDBC repository as the [workflow datasource](enable-workflows.html#workflow-datasource). |

ForgeRock 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>.

The ForgeRock Common REST API works across the platform to provide common ways to access web resources and collections of resources.