Chapter 4
Managing Engines
This chapter describes how to manage iIS process engines. It covers the following topics:
•configuring an engine
•starting an engine
•monitoring and changing the state of an engine
•reconfiguring an engine to accommodate increased load, improve performance, or recover from failure
•managing an engine database
Production Engines Versus
Development Engines
Engine use in production environments can differ significantly for use in development environments. In a development environment, the engine is used principally for testing and debugging purposes, while in a production environment, the engine must support
These different use requirements translate into differences in the way you are likely to configure and manage an engine. The table below summarizes some of the issues.
Production Engine | Development Engine |
Multiple engines might be needed for organizational reasons or to handle heavy production loads.
A single engine is normally sufficient for testing purposes.
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