Any WebSphere Commerce machine can be set up as a staging server. A staging server can be configured during or after installation. Setting up a staging server during WebSphere Commerce installation is described in the WebSphere Commerce Installation Guide. To set up a staging server after installation:
- Create and configure a separate WebSphere Commerce instance to use as a staging server with the Configuration Manager.
- Ensure that you select the Use Staging Server check box on the Database panel to configure the instance as your staging server.
- Ensure that caching is not enabled in the Configuration Manager Cache panel.