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# Samples

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

These samples demonstrate the core functionality of PingIDM software. The samples correspond to the configurations provided in the `openidm/samples` directory. They cover a number of PingIDM 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 PingIDM 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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|   | 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). |

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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.