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# Object modeling

> Guide to creating and managing objects in PingIDM.

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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). |

IDM provides a default schema for typical managed object types, such as users, roles, and groups, but does not control the structure of objects that you store in the repository. This section shows you how to change and add to the managed object schema, how to establish relationships between objects, and how to use policies to validate objects. You will also learn how to access IDM objects using queries.

Quick start

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#### [Managed objects](managed-objects.html)

Learn about the IDM architecture, component modules, and services.

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#### [Users](users.html)

Understand the default user object.

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#### [Relationships](relationships.html)

Configure relationships between object types.

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#### [Roles](roles.html)

Learn about the role object, a specific relationship type.

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#### [Policies](policies.html)

Apply validation requirements to objects and properties.