Luke Nyswonger : BizTalk

BizTalk Server 2006 Documentation in PDF

Luke — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:27:00 GMT

As announced here and here , we have released the latest and greatest in one giant PDF. Let us know what you think! http://download.microsoft.com/download/4/4/f/44f02c4d-ad11-4e49-b13d-78334243b5d8/BizTalk%20Server%202006%20Documentation.exe...(read more)

BizTalk 24*7

Luke — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 05:11:00 GMT

Saravana has put together an interesting site dedicated to BizTalk Resources, titled BizTalk 24*7 . The customized search functionality is an interesting implementation of Windows Live Search that targets BizTalk resources. It's definately worth pointing...(read more)

Empowering Productivity for the New BizTalk Developer

Luke — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 20:14:00 GMT

I happen to have a copy of Dan's new book sitting on my desk. Coming in at just over 200 pages, Foundations of BizTalk Server 2006 looks to be a fantastic newbie book with a ton-o diagrams and screenshots, and just the right amount of information to learn...(read more)

IM, UA, BTS

Luke — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 04:40:00 GMT

I nstant M essage, U ser A ssistance, B iz T alk S erver. So it's closing out on the end of the day and for whatever reason my brain activity kicks up a notch. This happens every day between 5-7 and good or bad, ideas happen. This one could bomb, but...(read more)

Job Opportunities on BizTalk Server

Luke — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 22:22:00 GMT

Hi, I have received a number of inquiries on this post . Some have left comments with little contact information. For those of you interested in job opportunities on BizTalk Server, please send email to our recruiter, Kerry Van Voris, at kerryv@microsoft.com...(read more)

Update: Line of Business Adapter Sample Walkthroughs

Luke — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 22:20:00 GMT

We have published new Line of Business Adapter Walkthroughs. They are available on MSDN here: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/biztalk/aa937652.aspx Using an Oracle System Executing an Oracle Sample Query Using a PeopleSoft System Executing a PeopleSoft...(read more)

Want to work on BizTalk Server?

Luke — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 23:40:00 GMT

The Connected Systems Division and the BizTalk team are looking for great people to help build the next generation end-to-end application platform. We have several open positions and many exciting job opportunities. If you or someone you know is interested...(read more)

BizTalk Server 2006 Operations Documentation

Luke — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:49:00 GMT

How are we doing with the documentation for Operations? Is there content missing, incorrect, unclear, or lacking the depth needed to provide proper operational support? Liza has posted a survey and is looking for feedback. Please take a few minutes and...(read more)

BizTalk Server Anti-Patterns

Luke — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 06:59:00 GMT

Eric provides some interesting food for thought around anti-patterns for BizTalk Server, starting with a kitchen sink analogy applied to maps . http://blogs.msdn.com/ebattalio/archive/tags/BizTalk+Anti-Patterns/default.aspx...(read more)

Community Content for WF, WCF, and BizTalk Server

Luke — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 04:35:00 GMT

In addition to the content posted earlier, here is some great content from the community that showcases integration with these technologies. Here are a few:

MSDN Webcast: Integrating BizTalk Server 2006 and Windows Workflow Foundation by Mick Badran (MVP)
http://www.microsoft.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?CMTYSvcSource=MSCOMMedia&Params=%7eCMTYDataSvcParams%5e%7earg+Name%3d%22ID%22+Value%3d%221032298240%22%2f%5e%7earg+Name%3d%22ProviderID%22+Value%3d%22A6B43178-497C-4225-BA42-DF595171F04C%22%2f%5e%7earg+Name%3d%22lang%22+Value%3d%22en%22%2f%5e%7earg+Name%3d%22cr%22+Value%3d%22US%22%2f%5e%7esParams%5e%7e%2fsParams%5e%7e%2fCMTYDataSvcParams%5e
BizTalk Server 2004/2006 and Windows Workflow Foundation by Brian Loesgen (MVP)
http://geekswithblogs.net/bloesgen/archive/2005/10/09/56481.aspx
WorkFlow and BRE Example by Matt Milner (Pluralsight)
http://pluralsight.com/blogs/matt/archive/2006/11/03/41629.aspx
Invoking TCP-Hosted WCF Services using BizTalk Server R2
http://weblogs.asp.net/gsusx/archive/2006/11/21/invoking-tcp-hosted-wcf-services-using-biztalk-server-r2.aspx
Invoking WCF services from BizTalk Server using the WSE 3.0 adapter
http://weblogs.asp.net/gsusx/archive/2006/05/10/445991.aspx

Windows Workflow, Windows Communication Foundation, and BizTalk Server 2006

Luke — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 20:28:00 GMT

The BizTalk Server Developer Center has been updated to highlight integration with WF and WCF.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/biztalk/

Windows Workflow and BizTalk Server 2006 Code Sample
This sample demonstrates how to integrate Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 and Windows Workflow Foundation through Web services.

Reference Application Pack for Retail
This white paper, along with the sample application, showcases integration using service orientation with BizTalk Server 2006, Windows Communication Foundation, and Microsoft Business Scorecard Manager.

Windows Workflow Foundation Overview
Windows Workflow Foundation is the programming model, engine, and tools for quickly building workflow-enabled applications on Windows. It consists of a namespace, an in-process workflow engine, and designers for Visual Studio 2005.