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# Getting started

> Guide to installing and evaluating PingIDM software. This software offers flexible services for automating management of the identity life cycle.

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|   | Starting with IDM 8.1, the [legacy admin UI is deprecated](../release-notes/deprecated-functionality.html#legacy-admin-ui-deprecated) and is no longer bundled with IDM. New deployments should use the [Platform admin UI](../setup-guide/platform-admin-ui.html), which is the replacement for the legacy admin UI.Both UIs are available as separate downloads from the [Backstage download site](https://backstage.forgerock.com/downloads):- To install the Platform admin UI, follow the steps in [Install the Platform admin UI for standalone IDM](../setup-guide/platform-admin-ui.html).

- To continue using the legacy admin UI, follow the steps in [Install the legacy admin UI](../setup-guide/legacy-admin-ui.html). |

Quick Start

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#### [Start Here](about-idm.html)

Learn about what IDM does and how it can help your organization.

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#### [Where To Go from Here](where-to-go.html)

Find pointers to the IDM product documentation to learn more about IDM.