You should prevent access to the WebSpeed Messenger Administration (WSMAdmin) utility when you deploy your WebSpeed applications. It provides information about the NameServer, WebSpeed broker, WebSpeed agent, and other components of your system. It can also allow users to access static HTML files.

When enabled in the Development mode, this utility can help you debug problems in a WebSpeed configuration. However, if you leave this utility enabled when you move your system from Development mode to Production mode, you expose your system information to unauthorized access.

Ensure that you disable the WebSpeed Messenger Administration utility before you deploy your WebSpeed applications.

There is one exception to this guideline. If you are using WSMAdmin with the WebSpeed Messenger Administration Internet Protocol List option, you can leave the WebSpeed Messenger Administration utility enabled in Production mode. See Establish the WebSpeed Messenger Administration Internet ProtocolList (Optional) for more information.