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# Using Akamas

This guide introduces the optimization process and methodology with Akamas and then provides a step-by-step description of how to prepare, run and analyze Akamas optimization studies:

* [General optimization process](/akamas-docs/3.2.1-1/using-akamas/general-optimization-process-and-methodology.md)
* [Preparing optimization studies](/akamas-docs/3.2.1-1/using-akamas/preparing-optimization-studies.md)
* [Running optimization studies](/akamas-docs/3.2.1-1/using-akamas/running-optimization-studies.md)

and also provides some technology-specific guidelines and examples on:

* [Guidelines for choosing optimization parameters](/akamas-docs/3.2.1-1/using-akamas/optimization-scenarios.md)
* [Guidelines for defining optimization studies](/akamas-docs/3.2.1-1/using-akamas/using-optimization-packs.md)


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