# Overview of the documentation

## [Quick Start Guide](https://ws02.gitbook.io/project/quick-start-guide) <img src="https://942928896-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LGIyGjus54pExNp4xeF%2F-LGMrbXrUM-GYpFi7jOI%2F-LGMsfMpUAjT3xrMRm2G%2FUser%20Security%20Key.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=cbc03c08-76ee-4b56-a645-72a6bf45aaf7" alt="" data-size="line">&#x20;

WSO2 Identity Server (WSO2 IS) provides identity management across many platforms such as enterprise applications, services, and APIs. In other words, it provides a comprehensive solution that allows you to manage the identity and access management activities of an enterprise. This Quick Start Guide takes you on a quick tour of WSO2 IS to help you understand what you can achieve using this product.&#x20;

## [IAM Concepts](https://ws02.gitbook.io/project/iam-concepts)

This section of the WSO2 Identity Server documentation include definitions of identity-related terms and concepts you may come across as you use the product. This serves to provide an introduction into concepts in the identity and access management domain and also enhance understanding of these concepts.

[Authentication](https://ws02.gitbook.io/project/iam-concepts/authentication-and-authorization) | [Single Sing-On](https://ws02.gitbook.io/project/iam-concepts/single-sign-on) | [Identity Federation](https://ws02.gitbook.io/project/iam-concepts/identity-federation) | [Access Delegation](https://ws02.gitbook.io/project/iam-concepts/access-delegation) | [Entitlement Management](https://ws02.gitbook.io/project/iam-concepts/access-delegation) | [Identity Governance](https://ws02.gitbook.io/project/iam-concepts/identity-governance) | [Adaptive Authentication](https://ws02.gitbook.io/project/iam-concepts/adaptive-authentication)

## [Product Architecture](https://ws02.gitbook.io/project/product-architecture)

WSO2 Identity Server (WSO2 IS) is a product built on top of WSO2 Carbon. Based on the OSGi specification, it enables easy customization and extension through its componentized architecture. This topic describes the architecture of the Identity Server.

[Authentication Framework](https://ws02.gitbook.io/project/product-architecture/authentication-framework) | [Provisioning](https://ws02.gitbook.io/project/product-architecture/provisioning) | [User Store](https://ws02.gitbook.io/project/product-architecture/user-store) | [Eventing](https://ws02.gitbook.io/project/product-architecture/eventing) | [Analytics](https://ws02.gitbook.io/project/product-architecture/analytics)

## [Product Details](https://ws02.gitbook.io/project/getting-start) &#x20;

This section contain all the details about the product releases and what are the steps that you should follow to get the familiar with the WSO2 Identity Server.&#x20;

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If you are an **existing user** which was used the previous versions of the WSO2 Identity Server, then the [migration guide ](https://ws02.gitbook.io/project/getting-start/migration-guide)would be the first point to start.&#x20;
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[Release Details](https://ws02.gitbook.io/project/getting-start/release) | [Download](https://ws02.gitbook.io/project/getting-start/download) | [Install](https://ws02.gitbook.io/project/getting-start/deploy) | [Launch](https://ws02.gitbook.io/project/getting-start/launch) | [Migration Guide](https://ws02.gitbook.io/project/getting-start/migration-guide)

## [Product Administration](https://ws02.gitbook.io/project/product-architecture)

## [Developer Guide](https://ws02.gitbook.io/project/developer-guide)

## [Tutorials](https://ws02.gitbook.io/project/tutorials)

## [Specifications](https://ws02.gitbook.io/project/standards)

## [Reference](https://ws02.gitbook.io/project/references)
