Editing the MetaBase.xml File While IIS Is Running

This section contains information about the metabase edit-while-running feature (also known as Direct Metabase Edit). The ability to edit the metabase while IIS is running makes administration simpler, and avoids site downtime as IIS does not have to be stopped when configuration changes are needed.

This section includes the following topics:

• About Editing the MetaBase.xml File While IIS Is Running: Describes how the edit-while-running feature works and interacts with the metabase history feature.
• Enabling Edit-While-Running: Describes enabling the edit-while-running feature using IIS Manager and by editing the metabase directly.