# 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](https://docs.akamas.io/akamas-docs/3.2.1-1/using-akamas/general-optimization-process-and-methodology)
* [Preparing optimization studies](https://docs.akamas.io/akamas-docs/3.2.1-1/using-akamas/preparing-optimization-studies)
* [Running optimization studies](https://docs.akamas.io/akamas-docs/3.2.1-1/using-akamas/running-optimization-studies)

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

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