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+---
+hc_location: bestpractice/ims
+environment: internal
+html_location: docs/ims/best-practice
+link: /image-management-service/best-practice/
+pdf_name: ims-best-practice
+rst_location: doc/best-practice/source
+service_type: ims
+title: Best Practice
+type: best-practice