This session will provide a technical overview of the architecture, database, and administration of Banner Document Management Suite (BDMS). Attendees will learn the various core and optional components of BDMS, their uses, and their basic installation environment and administrative needs, and where to find key information in documentation and online. This session is useful for anyone looking for a basic technical understanding of BDMS and what early knowledge, tips, tricks, and traps are essential for a new admin.