First Look: Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 for IT Professionals Course 2955: ½ day; Instructor-Led Introduction Elements of this syllabus are subject to change. This half-day instructor-led clinic provides IT professionals with an introduction to BizTalk Server 2006 and how to deploy and manage applications to a BizTalk environment. This clinic will highlight features and functionality through demonstrations of common BizTalk administration tasks. Audience The target audience for this clinic consists of IT professionals who want an overview of how to install and configure a BizTalk Server environment and how to deploy and manage BizTalk applications. At Clinic Completion After completing this course, students will be able to: • | Describe the services and tools provided in BizTalk Server 2006. | • | Describe the BizTalk production environment and toolset. | • | Describe planning considerations for a BizTalk production environment. | • | Identify prerequisites and explain the installation process for BizTalk Server. | • | Describe the capabilities of the client administration tools. | • | Explain how Enterprise Single Sign-On enables secure integration. |
• | Describe the role of the administrator in managing a BizTalk environment. | • | Describe the application deployment process. | • | Explain management and operations tasks for BizTalk applications. | • | Explain the purpose of and management tasks for BizTalk groups. | • | Describe the tools available for monitoring a BizTalk Server environment. | • | Describe the use of Business Rules in a BizTalk application. | • | Explain how Business Activity Monitoring BAM can be used to monitor both real-time and historical data. |
Prerequisites Before attending this course, students must have: • | Two years of hands-on experience managing a Microsoft Windows Server network, preferably Microsoft Windows 2000 Server or Windows Server 2003 | • | Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server | • | Familiarity with a scripting language (e.g. Microsoft Visual Basic, Scripting Edition—VBScript—or JScript) | • | No prior BizTalk experience is necessary. |
Microsoft Certified Professional Exams No Microsoft Certified Professional exams are associated with this course currently. Course Materials The student kit includes a workbook and other materials for this clinic. Course Outline Session 1: Installing and Configuring BizTalk Server 2006 This session provides an overview of BizTalk Server 2006 and addresses the planning and installation considerations for implementing a BizTalk production environment. Sections | • | Introduction to BizTalk Server 2006 | | • | Planning a BizTalk Server Environment | | • | Installing and Configuring BizTalk Server | | • | Installing Client Administration Tools | | • | Installing and Configuring Enterprise Single Sign-On |
Demonstrations | • | Examining an Integration Solution | | • | Exporting and Importing a BizTalk Server Configuration | | • | Creating an Affiliate Application |
After completing this Session, students will be able to: | • | Describe the services and tools provided in Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006. | | • | Describe the considerations to be made when planning a BizTalk environment. | | • | Describe how to install and configure BizTalk Server 2006. | | • | Describe how to install the client administration tools. | | • | Describe how to install and configure enterprise single sign-on. |
Session 2: Managing a BizTalk Server Environment This session provides an overview of BizTalk application deployment and describes common administration tasks required to manage a BizTalk Server production environment. Sections | • | Introduction to BizTalk Server Management | | • | Deploying a BizTalk Solution to a Production Environment | | • | Administering a BizTalk Server Application | | • | Administering a BizTalk Server Group | | • | Monitoring BizTalk Server | | • | Deploying Business Rules | | • | Enabling Business Activity Monitoring |
Demonstrations | • | Deploying a BizTalk Application Using an MSI | | • | Deploying Using the Command Line | | • | Managing an Application | | • | Configuring Platform Settings | | • | Monitoring Message Activity | | • | Using the Business Rules Composer | | • | Monitoring Business Activity |
After completing this module, students will be able to: | • | Describe the role of the administrator in managing a BizTalk environment. | | • | Describe the application deployment process. | | • | Explain management and operations tasks for BizTalk applications. | | • | Explain the purpose of and management tasks for BizTalk groups. | | • | Describe the tools available for monitoring a BizTalk Server environment. | | • | Describe the use of Business Rules in a BizTalk application. | | • | Explain how BAM can be used to monitor both real-time and historical data. |
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