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 Welcome to FreeIPA's documentation!
 ===================================
 
+What is FreeIPA?
+----------------
+
+FreeIPA is an integrated security information management solution combining
+Linux (Fedora), 389 Directory Server, MIT Kerberos, DNS, Dogtag
+(Certificate System). It consists of a web interface and command-line
+administration tools.
+
+FreeIPA is an integrated Identity and Authentication solution for
+Linux/UNIX networked environments. A FreeIPA server provides centralized
+authentication, authorization and account information by storing data about
+user, groups, hosts and other objects necessary to manage the security
+aspects of a network of computers.
+
+FreeIPA is built on top of well known Open Source components and standard
+protocols with a very strong focus on ease of management and automation of
+installation and configuration tasks.
+
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    :maxdepth: 2
    :caption: Contents: