A webMethods e-form environment describes the repository location of your e-form instances folders and, if desired, your e-form templates folder. It also defines the Integration Server host(s) where the environment is to be deployed. If you have multiple repositories, or multiple locations within a single repository, you will need to create and deploy an e-form environment for each.

You should plan to spend time designing your e-form repository structure and environments before you begin creating and deploying them. For more information about planning your e-form repository structure, see Creating Repository Folders.

Obviously, your deployment architecture can become quite extensive if you have a large number of e-form documents and business processes. The situation can become even more complex if you have multiple repositories or are working in a clustered or multiple Integration Server situation. You are advised to develop detailed deployment plans in advance of any major implementations. For further information about deployment with clustered or multiple Integration Servers, see Deployment Considerations.