Editing the MetaBase.xml File While IIS Is Running

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Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 with SP1

This section contains information about the metabase edit-while-running feature, which is also known as Direct Metabase Edit. The ability to edit the metabase while IIS is running makes administration simpler and avoids site down time, because you do not have to stop IIS when you need to change the metabase configuration.