There are many ways to use the production mode. One is explained here:
http://wiki.metadot.net/installation


> I have downloaded the Metadot Portal Server and am running it
> on a linux server. The installation instructions tell how to
> start it in development mode but there are no instructions on
> how to get to production mode. Three databases were added to
> mySQL server - one for development and one for production.
> When I start in development mode, I assume that the
> information for the portal is stored in the development
> database. When I get the portal set up, how do I start up for
> production?
>
> Everything is working fine and I like the interface. Just
> having problems with understanding 'development' versus
> 'production'.
>
> Also, there is no information on the web site on how to
> purchase 'business edition'. We are hosting our own metadot
> portal.
>
> Thanks,
> marykayb