First Look: Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 for IT Professionals Course 2954: ½ day; Instructor-Led Introduction Elements of this syllabus are subject to change. This half-day instructor-led clinic provides developers with an introduction to the BizTalk Server 2006 development environment, as well as the BizTalk messaging and orchestrations services. This clinic will highlight features and functionality through demonstrations of common developer tasks. Audience The target audience for this clinic consists of Microsoft .NET developers who want an overview of how to use BizTalk to develop BizTalk messaging and process integration solutions. At Course Completion After completing this clinic, students will be able to: | • | Describe the services and tools provided in BizTalk Server 2006. | | • | Describe the BizTalk development environment and toolset. | | • | Describe the purpose of a BizTalk schema and how to create a schema. | | • | Describe the purpose of a BizTalk map and how to create a map. | | • | Describe the purpose of a pipeline and how to create a pipeline. | | • | Describe how BizTalk applications are deployed. | | • | Describe the purpose of an adapter and how an adapter is configured. | | • | Describe how BizTalk orchestrations work. | | • | Explain schema promotion and how it works. | | • | Describe the types of transactions that can be created in an orchestration. | | • | Explain how Web services can be integrated into an orchestration. | | • | Describe how messages can be monitored in BizTalk. | | • | Describe how Business Activity Monitoring is enabled. | | • | Describe how trading partners can be integrated into an orchestration. |
Prerequisites Before attending this course, students must have: | • | 1-2 years developing enterprise-level applications | | • | Background in Microsoft .NET concepts and technology | | • | Hands-on experience with Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003 | | • | Working knowledge of XML | | • | 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: Building a Messaging Integration Solution This session provides an introduction to BizTalk Server 2006 and the BizTalk development environment. It also explains how to create and use schemas, maps, pipelines, and ports; as well as how to deploy an application. Sections | • | Introduction to BizTalk Server 2006 | | • | The BizTalk Development Environment | | • | Creating Schemas | | • | Creating Maps | | • | Creating Pipelines | | • | Deploying an Application | | • | Integrating with Adapters |
Demonstrations | • | Creating BizTalk Schemas | | • | Creating a Map | | • | Creating a Pipeline | | • | Deploying a Messaging Solution | | • | Creating an Application MSI Package | | • | Configuring Ports and Adapters |
After completing this Session, students will be able to: | • | Describe the services and tools provided in Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006. | | • | Describe the BizTalk development environment and toolset. | | • | Describe the types of schemas supported by BizTalk and how to create a schema. | | • | Describe the purpose of a BizTalk map and how to create a map. | | • | Describe the purpose of a pipeline and how to create a pipeline. | | • | Describe how BizTalk applications are deployed. | | • | Describe the purpose of an adapter and how an adapter is configured. |
Session 2: Building a Business Process Integration Solution This session provides an overview on how BizTalk create and BizTalk Server orchestrations and how they are used in implementing business process automation. It also provides an overview of how Business Activity Manager can be used to gain visibility into BizTalk processes. Sections | • | Creating an Orchestration | | • | Promoting Schema Properties | | • | Creating Business Transactions | | • | Integrating with Web Services | | • | Integrating Business Rules | | • | Monitoring Messages and Orchestrations | | • | Enabling Business Activity Monitoring | | • | Integrating Trading Partners |
Demonstrations | • | Creating an Orchestration | | • | Promoting and Distinguishing Properties | | • | Using Promoted Properties for Correlation | | • | Using Promoted Properties to Route Messages | | • | Creating Business Transactions | | • | Configuring Exception Handling | | • | Integrating Rules into an Orchestration | | • | Using HAT to Monitor Message Activity | | • | Monitoring Business Activity |
After completing this module, students will be able to: | • | Describe how Microsoft BizTalk Server orchestrations work. | | • | Explain schema promotion and how it works. | | • | Describe the types of transactions that can be created in an orchestration. | | • | Explain how Web services can be integrated into an orchestration. | | • | Describe how messages can be monitored in BizTalk. | | • | Describe how Business Activity Monitoring is enabled. | | • | Describe how trading partners can be integrated into an orchestration. |
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