BizTalk Server R2 er den 5te store release av BizTalk Server. Beta 2 er nå tilgjenglig for nedlasting. Nedlastingen foregår fra http://connect.microsoft.com/.
Slenger også på en FAQ som muligens gir svar på enkelte spørsmål.
FAQ
Q: How do I download the beta?
A: BizTalk Server 2006 R2 Beta 2 is hosted on the Microsoft connect site. If you have not registered in the past, a simple username and password is all that is required. It is a quick process. As well, you will find other Microsoft public beta products on the site.
Q: How do I provide product feedback?
A: Feedback is used to improve the software or services that are being evaluated in a connection or program. In Microsoft Connect, feedback issues can include bugs and suggestions. A bug is something that does not work the way you think it is supposed to, and a suggestion is something that you think could be made better by doing it a different way. A Feedback option appears on the Connect menu.
Q: Is this a supported Microsoft beta?
A: BizTalk Server 2006 R2 Beta 2 is an unsupported beta, however there will be community-based support for the release.
Q: Are all of the associated components of BizTalk included in Beta 2.
A: Yes, the download includes BizTalk Server, the adapters and the accelerators.
Q: What is the timeline for Beta 3?
A: Microsoft will incorporate the customer feedback from Beta 2 into the development cycle. Currently there is not a beta 3 scheduled for BizTalk Server 2006 R2.
Q: When will BizTalk Server 2006 R2 be generally available?
A: The release of BizTalk Server 2006 R2 will be available in the 3rd quarter of CY07.