BizTalk 24 * 7 - BlogDoc. BizUnit - Framework for Automated Testing of Distributed Systems. Commonality - PipelineTesting v1.2.0.0 Released. I’m happy to announce a new release of my PipelineTesting library! PipelineTesting is used alongside your favorite Unit Testing tool to make it easier to create and test custom pipeline components, pipelines and schemas for BizTalk Server 2006 using Test-Driven Development, or simply to have a set of regression tests to detect bugs arising from code changes.
These are the most important new features introduced in this version: Per-Instance Pipeline Configuration: You can now load an XML file with modified settings into a pipeline instance. This relies on the same XML format used by the BizTalk 2006 Administration Console. Accessible Components: A new GetComponent() method gives you access to the individual components within the pipeline. This makes it easy to load an existing compiled pipeline and then manually tweak the component options through code before executing it.
This should make it easier for people to get started using the library. Integrationpatterns_biztalk.pdf (application/pdf Object) Chris Romp : BizTalk Self-Study. It seems I keep putting this list together again and again, so I think it deserves a "home" of its own. I'll try to keep it up to date. If you're a developer who would like to learn about developing applications on BizTalk Server, but don't have the time, resources or whatever to take one of the MOC-based courses, this list is for you. First, take a look at the BizTalk Virtual Labs to get started. I recommend you approach the labs in this order: Working with Schemas Working with Maps Working with Pipelines Processing Flat Files Creating an Orchestration Deployment/Management WCF Intro - Building a WCF Service (others, as applicable or interesting to you) After that, take a look at the samples included with the BizTalk SDK.
If books are more your thing, here is a list of BizTalk books I highly recommend. Finally, start building solutions on BizTalk. If you have the opportunity to take some official training, here are your courses: Understanding BizTalk Server - In 47 Words Or Less. Free source. Download sample - 64.4 KB Introduction I admit it - this article's title is a little contrived. You are likely to get a different answer to the question "What is BizTalk? " depending on your perspective and whom you ask. So here it is - in 47 words (or less) - the answer to the question, "What is BizTalk? ": BizTalk is an application platform for integrating applications based on messaging and workflow. There are likely more answers to the question too. As of the release of BizTalk 2006 R2, BizTalk Server is in its fifth major release. At the end of this article, you will understand the following concepts: BizTalk is a versatile platform.
Exploring BizTalk's Design BizTalk is versatile primarily because its design separates components to the point that they are loosely coupled, meaning, its components don't have direct dependencies on each other. For example, BizTalk uses adapters to communicate with other systems through SOAP, SQL Server, MSMQ, and others. Enterprise Application Integration with Microsoft BizTalk Server. Nterprise Application Integration (EAI) is a collection of architectural principles combined to integrate new and existing applications both within the enterprise and in business to business or partner integration scenarios.
Part 1 of this article series provides a conceptual overview of BizTalk Server 2006 and how it serves to address the problem domain common in the EAI space. Part 2 introduces a business case for implementing an online ordering and fulfillment system and provides a step-by-step example of how to implement a solution that addresses the problem domain. Over the last 50-plus years, a recurring theme in the advancement of software and hardware technology has been the subtle, yet significant reduction in coupling between both hardware and software itself and its constituent artifacts. Since the advent of component technologies, the Internet has provided unprecedented levels of interconnectivity between systems and networks, accelerating globalization at an alarming rate.