> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.devolutions.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/concepts.md).

# Concepts

Explore the key Devolutions PAM concepts, including account discovery, credential management, check-out approvals, and just-in-time elevation.

Mastering the concepts underpinning Devolutions PAM saves time for both users and administrators. Do you need help with what to learn next? This guide organizes the concepts to lead you along your PAM journey.

* [Account discovery](/pam/concepts/account-discovery.md)
* [Account lifecycle policy](/pam/concepts/account-lifecycle-policy.md)
* [Action property](/pam/concepts/action-property.md)
* [Action script](/pam/concepts/action-script.md)
* [Agentless deployment](/pam/concepts/agentless-deployment.md)
* [Application-to-application password management](/pam/concepts/application-to-application-password-management.md)
* [Check-out and check-in](/pam/concepts/check-out-and-check-in.md)
* [Check-out approvals](/pam/concepts/check-out-approvals.md)
* [CI/CD automation](/pam/concepts/ci-cd-automation.md)
* [Cloud infrastructure entitlement management](/pam/concepts/cloud-infrastructure-entitlement-management.md)
* [Compliance reporting](/pam/concepts/compliance-reporting.md)
* [Credential management](/pam/concepts/credential-management.md)
* [Custom PAM provider template](/pam/concepts/custom-pam-provider-template.md)
* [Dual account principle](/pam/concepts/dual-account-principle.md)
* [Identity provider](/pam/concepts/identity-provider.md)
* [Identity provider endpoints](/pam/concepts/identity-provider-endpoints.md)
* [Just-in-time elevation](/pam/concepts/just-in-time-elevation.md)
* [Just-in-time provisioning](/pam/concepts/just-in-time-provisioning.md)
* [Least privilege](/pam/concepts/least-privilege.md)
* [PAM maturity](/pam/concepts/pam-maturity.md)
* [Password propagation](/pam/concepts/password-propagation.md)
* [Password rotation](/pam/concepts/password-rotation.md)
* [Privileged account](/pam/concepts/privileged-account.md)
* [Privileged remote access](/pam/concepts/privileged-remote-access.md)
* [Privileged session](/pam/concepts/privileged-session.md)
* [Privileged task automation](/pam/concepts/privileged-task-automation.md)
* [Privileged user behavior analytics](/pam/concepts/privileged-user-behavior-analytics.md)
* [Privilege elevation and delegation management](/pam/concepts/privilege-elevation-and-delegation-management.md)
* [Providers](/pam/concepts/providers.md)
* [Remote privileged access management](/pam/concepts/remote-privilege-access-management.md)
* [Reporting and dashboards](/pam/concepts/reporting-and-dashboards.md)
* [Secrets management](/pam/concepts/secrets-management.md)
* [Session management](/pam/concepts/session-management.md)
* [Session recording](/pam/concepts/session-recording.md)
* [Vaults](/pam/concepts/vaults.md)
* [Zero standing privileges](/pam/concepts/zero-standing-privilege.md)

#### See also

* [Devolutions Blog - Decoding PAM: Core concepts and application](https://blog.devolutions.net/2024/08/decoding-pam-core-concepts-and-application/)


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