Introduction to My webMethods Server

My webMethods Server is a run-time container for functions made available by webMethods applications. The user interface in which you perform these functions is called My webMethods. My webMethods provides a ready-made environment in which users can perform functions on webMethods applications, and administrators can manage access to those functions. In addition, My webMethods Server gives you the capability to develop additional user interface pages, and a broad-based set of administrative tools with which to manage the increased capabilities.

My webMethods Server recognizes two types of administrators, based on the functions they perform:

My webMethods Administrator - The default administrator of My webMethods. This user can perform user management functions and manage external directory services. As installed, the user ID is “Administrator” and the password is “manage”.

System administrator - The system administrator for My webMethods Server. This user can manage My webMethods Server, including analysis, configuration, content, and user management. As installed, the user ID is “SysAdmin” and the password is “manage”. This administrator does not use the My webMethods user interface.

In some cases, both types of administrator can perform the same functions, such as performing user management. Where there are differences between the My webMethods and system user interfaces, the procedures describe both.

This guide is organized into multiple parts. The following table lists the major parts of the guide and the activities that each part covers.

Activity	More Information
Getting started as an administrator, changing the configuration of My webMethods Server, using external web servers, and running servers from the command line.	Startup and Configuration
Managing users, groups, and roles as a My webMethods Administrator.	My webMethods Administrator Functions
Managing the advanced capabilities of My webMethods Server as a system administrator.	System Administrator Functions
Developing and managing user interface pages.	Server Page Dvelopment
Using Command Central to manage My webMethods Server.	Using Command Central to Manage My webMethods Server

In addition, you can find more information about My webMethods Server in the following guides:

Installation and initial configuration of My webMethods Server - Installing Software AG Products.

The basic activities an individual user can perform on My webMethods applications - Working with My webMethods.