Training Course: Developing E-Business Solutions Using Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 (2157, MOC 2157)

Pre-Requisites:

Before attending this course, students must have:

• At least two years of experience developing distributed applications (Microsoft Visual Basic®, C, Java)

• Familiarity with systems integration and Web services terminology and concepts

• Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio® .NET

• Working knowledge of XML

• Experience with prior versions of BizTalk Server is not required

Training Course Overview/Content:

Module 1: Introduction to BizTalk Server 2004

This module explains how BizTalk provides a development and execution environment that makes it easier to orchestrate dynamic business processes within and between organizations.

Lessons

• What Is BizTalk Server 2004?

• BizTalk Server Services and Tools

• What is New in BizTalk Server 2004?


Practices

• Northwind Traders Case Study


After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Identify the core features of BizTalk Server and how it fits into the overall suite of Microsoft e-business solutions products.

• Describe the functions of the BizTalk messaging and orchestration services.


Module 2: Creating and Configuring BizTalk Schemas

This module explains how BizTalk relies on the use of structured documents for every part of its implementation.

Lessons

• Introduction to BizTalk Schemas

• Creating BizTalk Schemas


Lab A: Creating BizTalk Schemas

• Creating a New BizTalk Project

• Creating an XML Schema Using the BizTalk Editor

• Promoting Schema Properties

• Creating a Flat File Schema Using the BizTalk Editor

• Validating Schemas and Generating Instance Messages

• Assigning a Strong Name to the Assemblies

• Building the Schema Project


After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Explain the purpose and use of a BizTalk schema.

• Create BizTalk schemas by using the BizTalk Editor.


Module 3: Creating a Schema Map

This module explains how to use BizTalk Mapper to create and work with BizTalk maps. You will learn how to add functoids to a map, and then how to compile and test a map.

Lessons

• Introduction to BizTalk Maps

• Creating BizTalk Maps


Lab 3A Creating a Schema Map

• Creating a Schema Map using BizTalk Mapper

• Adding Functoids to a Map

• Validating and Testing the Map

• Building the Schema Map Project


After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the purpose and use of BizTalk maps.

• Create a map by using BizTalk Mapper.


Module 4: Configuring BizTalk Messaging

This module explains how BizTalk messaging provides a number of ways to route, process, and send messages between business processes.

Lessons

• Introduction to Messaging

• Enabling Message Routing

• Creating Receive and Send Pipelines


Lab 4A: Enabling Message Routing

• Create a Receive Port and a Receive Location

• Create Send Ports and Define Message Filters

• Start the Send Ports and Test the Configuration


Lab 4B: Creating a Custom Encryption Pipeline

• Configuring BizTalk Host and Group Security Settings

• Creating a Custom Send Pipeline

• Building and Deploying the Pipeline Project

• Modify Send and Receive Ports

• Testing the Send Pipeline Solution

• Creating a Custom Receive Pipeline

• Building and Deploying the Receive Pipeline Project

• Testing the Receive Pipeline Solution


After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Enable message routing to forward incoming messages directly to appropriate send ports, based on each message’s content.

• Create both receive pipelines and send pipelines to process messages.


Module 5: Deploying and Testing a BizTalk Solution

This module explains how to install the assemblies (such as maps, schemas, orchestrations, and pipelines) that you create for a BizTalk application on the BizTalk Server computers that will host the application.

Lessons

• Preparing to Deploy a BizTalk Solution

• Using BizTalk Deployment Tools


Lab 5A: Creating a Deployment Package

• Create a Deployment Project

• Install the Deployment Package and Test the Solution


After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Identify the tasks that you must perform before deploying a solution.

• Use BizTalk deployment tools to deploy a solution.


Module 6: Tracking BizTalk Message Activity

This module explains how the Health and Activity Tracking (HAT) tool provi

Qualifications:

No Microsoft Certified Professional exams are associated with this course currently.