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# Synchronization

> Configure synchronization between ForgeRock® Identity Management and other resources.

Synchronizing identity data between resources is one of the core services of ForgeRock Identity Management (IDM). In this guide, you will learn about the different types of synchronization, and how to configure the flexible synchronization mechanism. This guide is written for systems integrators building solutions based on ForgeRock Identity Management services.

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#### [Synchronization overview](sync-overview.html)

Understand synchronization types and configuration.

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#### [Mappings](mappings.html)

Map data between resources.

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#### [Situations and actions](chap-situations-actions.html)

Learn about synchronization situations and how to configure actions for each.

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#### [Filter synchronization data](chap-restricting-sync.html)

Use filtering mechanisms to limit the synchronized data.

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#### [Implicit sync and liveSync](chap-implicit-live-sync.html)

Configure automatic synchronization between resources.

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#### [Reconciliation performance](chap-performance.html)

Learn about ways to improve reconciliation performance.

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.