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The information contained in this section applies to IBM WebSphere Commerce Version 7.0.0.9 and Feautre Pack 8. The documentation also applies to all subsequent releases and modifications until otherwise indicated in new editions.
Administering
Overview of administering a WebSphere Commerce site
In WebSphere Commerce the person who performs administrative tasks is called a Site Administrator. The Site Administrator installs, configures, and maintains WebSphere Commerce and the associated software and hardware. The administrator responds to system warnings, alerts, and errors, and diagnoses and resolves system problems. Typically, this person controls access and authorization (creating and assigning members to the appropriate role), manages the Web site, monitors performance, and manages load balancing tasks. The Site Administrator might be responsible for establishing and maintaining several server configurations for different stages of development such as testing, staging, and production. The Site Administrator also handles critical system backups and resolves performance problems.
Administration Console
Site Administrators use the Administration Console to control a site or store by completing administrative operations and configuration tasks such as publishing stores, refreshing the registry, and scheduling jobs. You can access the Administration Console at a site-level, or for a particular store.
Transport methods
WebSphere Commerce provides several transport methods. By default, the e-mail transport method is configured and active. You can also use these transport methods: File, WebSphere MQ, or a sample adapter. You can configure transport methods for the site, or for particular stores.

Configuring transport methods

WebSphere Commerce provides several transport methods. By default, the e-mail transport method is configured and active. You can also use these transport methods: File, WebSphere MQ, or a sample adapter. You can configure transport methods for the site, or for particular stores.