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# Setup

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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](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](platform-admin-ui.html).

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

In this guide, you will learn about the core PingIDM (IDM) IDM architecture, the IDM configuration model, and how to get a basic IDM deployment up and running after installation.

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#### [Architecture](chap-overview.html)

IDM architecture, component modules, and services.

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#### [Configuration](chap-configuration.html)

IDM configuration.

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#### [Command-Line Interface](chap-cli.html)

IDM command-line interface (CLI) and utilities.

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#### [User Interface](chap-ui.html)

IDM's user interfaces.