!!! Overview
[{$pagename}] ([IMA]) is a __clear__ collection of [standards], [policies|Policy], certifications, and [Identity and Access Management] activities. 

The [{$pagename}] provides the [context] to create a [Digital Identity] infrastructure that meets the goals and objectives of the [Organizational Entity] and is capable of allowing refinement as the organization's goals and objectives change.

[{$pagename}] can only exist within a context of an [Organizational Entity]. The [{$pagename}] should be:
* A primary component to enforce the policies 
* Able to fit within the interoperability Framework of the organization.
* Compliant with the Process Architecture of the organization.
* Compliant with the [Data] Architecture of the organization.
* Compliant with the Technical Reference Architecture of the organization.

Then a lot of organizations will not have their [{$pagename}] this well defined.

[IMA Component Figure|http://www.willeke.com/ASSETS/IMAGES/IMAComponents.png]

!! [First Steps|IDM First Steps]
You can take [specific steps in the initiation phase|IDM First Steps] to help ensure a successful outcome of your IMA process.

!!Identity Management Architecture
The IMA consists of the following interrelated components:
* [IMA Governance Framework And Organizational Context]
* [IMA Technical Reference Architecture]
* [IMA Data Architecture]
* [IMA Process Architecture]
* [IMA Policies]
* [IMA Interoperability Framework]

!! [{$pagename}] [Life cycle]
The IMA must be an evolving architecture that reflects the current requirements of the organization. 

[IMA Life cycle Figure|http://www.willeke.com/ASSETS/IMAGES/IMALifeCycle.png]

Following the creation of the IMA within the organizational context 

!! More Information
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