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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.

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.

## Name changes for ForgeRock products

Product names changed when ForgeRock became part of Ping Identity.

The following name changes have been in effect since early 2024:

| Old name                      | New name                        |
| ----------------------------- | ------------------------------- |
| ForgeRock Identity Cloud      | PingOne Advanced Identity Cloud |
| ForgeRock Access Management   | PingAM                          |
| ForgeRock Directory Services  | PingDS                          |
| ForgeRock Identity Management | PingIDM                         |
| ForgeRock Identity Gateway    | PingGateway                     |

Learn more about the name changes in [New names for ForgeRock products](https://backstage.forgerock.com/knowledge/kb/article/a64386714) in the Knowledge Base.