This document provides an overview of OpenIDM for beginners. It describes where OpenIDM fits within identity and access management. OpenIDM addresses common identity management use cases like provisioning, deprovisioning, compliance and auditing, and password management. It utilizes connectors to interface with external systems and repositories. Workflow engines like Activiti can be integrated to automate approval processes. The document demonstrates OpenIDM configuration and provides an example of implementing a user provisioning workflow.