# Getting started with Akamas This guide introduces Akamas and covers various fundamental topics such as licensing and deployment models, security topics, and maintenance & support services. It is recommended to read this guide before moving to other guides on how to install, integrate, and use Akamas. The [Glossary](https://docs.akamas.io/akamas-docs/3.1.3/akamas-reference/glossary) section of the Reference guide can help in reviewing Akamas key concepts. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.akamas.io/akamas-docs/3.1.3/getting-started-with-akamas.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.