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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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#### [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.

## 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.