1. Create a new run-time policy: During this step, you specify the scope of the policy. For procedures, see Creating a New Run-Time Policy.

2. Optionally refine the scope of the policy: During this step you can specify additional criteria to narrow the set of objects to which the policy applies. For procedures, see Refining the Policy Scope.

3. Configure the policy actions: During this step, you select the actions you want the policy to execute, and you assign values to the input parameters for the individual actions. For procedures, see Configuring Policy Action Parameters.

4. Activate the policy: During this step, you make the new policy ready to publish to webMethods Mediator. For procedures, see Activating a Run-Time Policy.