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## Quick Start

Set up your environment and create your first instance using the OIPA REST API by performing the following tasks:

Setting up Environment

For more information on setting up the environment, see the following OIPA installation guides:

- Setting up the OIPA WebLogic Installation and Security

- Setting up the OIPA Websphere Installation and Security

Executing a Web Service

You may use any tool available, such as a browser or a third-party tool such as POSTMAN to access the OIPA REST APIs. To execute an API, the following name-value pairs are mandatory in the Request header:

- Accept: application/json
- Content-Type: application/json
- Authentication: User Name and Password as configured when setting up your OIPA Layer environment. Supports Basic and OAuth 2.0 authentication.