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title: Release notes
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  name_changes_for_forgerock_products: Name changes for ForgeRock products
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# Release notes

These release notes are written for anyone using the IDM 8 release. Read these notes before you install or upgrade IDM software.

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#### [What's New](whats-new.html)

New features and improvements.

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#### [Prepare for Deployment](before-you-install.html)

The requirements for running IDM software in production.

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#### [Compatibility](changed-functionality.html)

Key changes and compatibility with previous deployments.

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#### [Bug Fixes](fixes.html)

Bug fixes, limitations, and open issues.

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#### [Deprecation](deprecated-functionality.html)

Functionality marked for future removal.

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#### [Discontinued](removed-functionality.html)

Removed functionality.

## 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.