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# Samples

> Provides a number of "sample deployments" that walk you through the essential features of ForgeRock® Identity Management software, as they would be implemented.

These samples demonstrate the core functionality of ForgeRock Identity Management software. The samples correspond to the configurations provided in the `openidm/samples` directory. They cover a number of ForgeRock Identity Management features, often including multiple features in a single sample.

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|   | Samples are provided as a starting point, using default configuration where appropriate. They will most likely need further customization to address the specific requirements of your deployment. |

You don't need a complete understanding of ForgeRock Identity Management software to learn something from these topics, although a background in identity management and maintaining web application software can help. You do need some background in managing services on your operating systems and in your web application containers. You can nevertheless get started with these samples, and then learn more as you go along.

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#### [Samples Summary](samples-provided.html)

Get a summary of all the samples in this guide.

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

Setup that applies to all samples.

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#### [Sync With CSV](sync-with-csv.html)

A basic sample showing one-way synchronization from a CSV file to IDM.

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#### [Sync With LDAP](sync-with-ldap.html)

A basic sample showing one-way synchronization from an LDAP directory to IDM.

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#### [Sync Two External Resources](sync-two-external-resources.html)

Synchronize two resources without storing data in IDM.

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#### [liveSync](livesync-with-ad.html)

*liveSync* between external LDAP resources.

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.