1) WebMethod Trading network is a component that runs on WebMethods Integration server. Trading networks enables an enterprise to link with other enterprises and market places to form a business trading network(sellors,buyers, suppliers).

2) An IS installed with WMTN and  WMTN webpackers installed and enabled. The server handles the management of partners on your network and exchanged documents. you interact with the server via TN console and TN webmanager. The partners interact with server co exchange business documents.