Program Outline
Module 1: Introduction to BizTalk Server 2002
This module provides students with an introduction to BizTalk Server 2002. Students will learn about the problems that face organizations as they seek to integrate applications and interchange business documents. Students will then learn how BizTalk Server 2002 helps to solve these problems.
Lessons
The Need for BizTalk Server 2002BizTalk Server 2002 Tools and ServicesWorking with BizTalk Server 2002After completing this module students will be able to:
Identify the need for BizTalk Server 2002 in a B2B network.Describe BizTalk Server tools and services.List the advantages of using BizTalk Server 2002.Module 2: Creating a Specification by Using BizTalk Editor
This module describes how to use BizTalk Editor to create specifications. A specification describes the format and allowable content in business documents.
Lessons
Overview of BizTalk Editor and Document SpecificationsCreating SpecificationsWorking with Instance DocumentsLab 2.1: Creating a Specification for an Organization
Exercise 1: Adding Records to a SpecificationExercise 2: Adding Fields to a SpecificationExercise 3: Setting Properties of Records and FieldsExercise 4: Saving the Specification and Storing it to WebDAVExercise 5: Creating an XML InstanceExercise 6: Testing the InstanceLab 2.2: Creating a Custom Flat-File Specification
Exercise 1: Adding Records to a SpecificationExercise 2: Adding Fields to a SpecificationExercise 3: Setting Basic Properties of Records and FieldsExercise 4: Configuring the Specification StructureExercise 5: Saving the Specification and Storing it to WebDAVExercise 6: Creating a Native InstanceExercise 7: Testing the InstanceAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Identify the components of the BizTalk Editor interface.Identify the components of a specification that is created in BizTalk Editor.Create a new specification by using BizTalk Editor.Add records and fields to a specification.Set the properties of the records and fields in a specification.Save a specification.Create custom flat-file specifications.Module 3: Mapping Data by Using BizTalk Mapper
This module describes how to use BizTalk Mapper to map documents from one format to another. Students learn how to create a map file which defines transformations that map records and fields in a source specification to corresponding records and fields in a destination specification.
Lessons
Creating MapsSaving Compiling and Verifying MapsUsing Functoids in MapsLab 3: Creating a Map
Exercise 1: Creating Links in a MapExercise 2: Adding a Functoid to a MapExercise 3: Testing a MapExercise 4: Saving the Map and Storing it to WebDAVAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Identify the need for BizTalk Mapper.Create a map between two specifications by using BizTalk Mapper.Use functoids in a map to perform calculations.Use the Scripting functoid in a map.Build a custom Visual Basic functoid.Module 4: Managing the Exchange of Documents by Using BizTalk Messaging Manager
This module describes how to use BizTalk Messaging Manager to control the flow of business documents to and from BizTalk Server 2002. Students will learn how to create and configure organizations applications document definitions envelopes messaging ports channels and distribution lists within BizTalk Messaging Manager.
Lessons
BizTalk Messaging ServicesOrganizations and ApplicationsDocument Definitions and EnvelopesMessaging Ports Channels and Distribution ListsLab 4: Using BizTalk Messaging Manager
Exercise 1: Configuring OrganizationsExercise 2: Creating Document DefinitionsExercise 3: Creating an EnvelopeExercise 4: Creating a Messaging PortExercise 5: Creating a ChannelExercise 6: Testing the Channel and Messaging PortAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Create organizations to represent businesses and trading partners.Create document definitions to specify processing information for business documents.Create envelopes to provide routing information for flat files.Create messaging ports to specify a destination for a processed business document.Create channels to transport business documents.Create distribution lists to send a business document to multiple destinations.Module 5: Submitting Documents to BizTalk Server 2002
This module describes how to submit business documents to BizTalk Server 2002 by using receive functions and by using the Interchange COM object.
Students will be introduced to the different receive functions: File receive functions; Message Queuing receive functions; and HTTP receive functions. Students will also learn the best way to submit documents from an ASP.NET page.
Lessons
Using Receive FunctionsSubmitting Documents ProgrammaticallyLab 5: Submitting Documents
Exercise 1: Creating a File Receive FunctionExercise 2: Posting Documents to an ASP.NET ApplicationExercise 3: Writing an ASP.NET Application that Receives Documents and Sends them to a Microsoft Message Queue (MSMQ)Exercise 4: Writing a Message Queuing Receive FunctionAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Add a File receive function to BizTalk Server 2002.Add a Message Queuing receive function to BizTalk Server 2002.Add an HTTP receive function to BizTalk Server 2002.Submit business documents to BizTalk Server 2002 programmatically.Choose an appropriate strategy for submitted business documents to BizTalk Server 2002 from an ASP.NET page.Module 6: Building Business-Process Implementations by Using BizTalk Orchestration Designer
This module describes how to create an XLANG schedule drawing by using BizTalk Orchestration Designer. An XLANG schedule drawing defines the business processes of an organization.
Lessons
Describing the BizTalk Orchestration Designer EnvironmentDescribing a Business ProcessConfiguring Implementation ShapesExecuting an XLANG ScheduleDefining and Using TransactionsLab 6.1: Creating an XLANG Schedule Drawing
Exercise 1: Adding Flowchart Shapes to an XLANG Schedule DrawingExercise 2: Connecting Flowchart Shapes in an XLANG Schedule DrawingLab 6.2: Binding Implementation Shapes to Action Shapes in an XLANG Schedule Drawing
Exercise 1: Adding BizTalk Messaging Shapes to an XLANG Schedule DrawingExercise 2: Adding a Message Queuing Shape to an XLANG Schedule DrawingExercise 3: Adding a Script Component Shape to an XLANG Schedule DrawingExercise 4: Assigning Data Flow in an XLANG ScheduleLab 6.3: Executing an XLANG Schedule
Exercise 1: Defining a Messaging Port and Channel to Activate a New XLANG ScheduleExercise 2: Configuring the BizTalk Receive Function to use the New ChannelExercise 3: Testing the XLANG ScheduleAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Use BizTalk Orchestration Designer to model a business process.Describe the different shapes available in BizTalk Orchestration Designer.Configure Flowchart and Implementation shapes.Connect Flowchart and Implementation shapes setting communications parameters appropriately.Define how data flows through an XLANG schedule.Compile and execute an XLANG schedule.Create and use transactions in an XLANG schedule.Module 7: Developing Application Integration Components
This module describes how to create and use Application Integration Components (AICs) to integrate custom objects with BizTalk solutions. Students are introduced to the two types of AICs: lightweight AICs and pipeline components. Students will then see how to configure a messaging port to make use of an AIC.
Lessons
Introducing AICsLightweight AICsPipeline ComponentsUsing AICs with BizTalk MessagingLab 7: Creating Registering and Using an Application Integration Component
Exercise 1: Creating a Pipeline Application Integration Component (AIC) ProjectExercise 2: Implementing Behavior in the Pipeline AICExercise 3: Registering the Pipeline AICExercise 4: Integrating the AIC into a BizTalk SolutionExercise 5: Testing the AICAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Describe and differentiate the two types of AICs that can be developed for BizTalk Server 2002.Create a lightweight AIC for BizTalk Server 2002 by using Visual Studio .NET.Create a pipeline component for BizTalk Server 2002 by using Visual Studio .NET.Register AICs for use with BizTalk Server 2002.Configure a messaging port to use a custom AIC.Module 8: Integrating BizTalk Server 2002 with Web Services
This module shows how to integrate BizTalk Server 2002 solutions with Web Services.
Lessons
Review of Web ServicesCalling a Web Service from BizTalkCalling BizTalk from a Web ServiceLab 8: Integrating XML Web Services with BizTalk Server
Exercise 1: Creating an XML Web ServiceExercise 2: Creating a COM Interop Assembly to Call the XML Web ServiceExercise 3: Using XML Web Services in an XLANG ScheduleExercise 4: Testing the XLANG Schedule COM Interop Assembly and XML Web ServiceAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Describe how Web services function.Invoke a Web service from an XLANG schedule.Call an XLANG schedule from a Web service.Module 9: BizTalk Accelerators and Adapters
This module introduces students to BizTalk Accelerators and Adapters. Accelerators and Adapters are designed to reduce the time effort and costs associated with building BizTalk solutions.
Lessons
Using BizTalk AcceleratorsUsing BizTalk AdaptersAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Describe the role of Accelerators in BizTalk.List currently available BizTalk Accelerators.Describe the role of Adapters in BizTalk.List currently available Adapters.Module 10: Deploying and Managing BizTalk Server 2002 Solutions
This module shows students how to deploy and manage an automated business process between trading partners by using BizTalk Server 2002.
Lessons
Deploying an Automated Business ProcessManaging Databases and QueuesLab 10: Using BizTalk Server Databases
Exercise 1: Optimal Location of BizTalk Server DatabasesAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Use BizTalk Server deployment features and tools.Deploy an automated business process.Manage the four BizTalk Server databases.Manage the queues that BizTalk Server 2002 uses.Module 11: Methodology for BizTalk Projects
This module introduces students to the Methodology for BizTalk Projects which is based upon the Microsoft Solutions Framework (MSF). Students will learn how to plan and implement BizTalk Server 2002 projects and see how the various cycles of project development interact.
Lessons
Understanding the Methodology for BizTalk ProjectsWorking in TeamsPlanning BizTalk ProjectsOperating BizTalk SolutionsAfter completing this module students will be able to:
Describe the role and scope of the Methodology for BizTalk Projects.Assign team membership in a BizTalk project.Plan BizTalk projects.Operate BizTalk solutions.Related ExamsNo Microsoft Certified Professional exams are associated with this course currently.
Student Pre-RequisitesBefore attending this course students must have:
Knowledge of Extensible Markup Language (XML) document structure.Awareness of Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT) concepts.Experience programming with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET.Experience using Microsoft Visual Studio .NET developer environment.
Student MaterialsThe student kit includes a comprehensive workbook and other necessary materials for this class. The following software is provided for use in class:
Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced ServerMicrosoft SQL Server™ 2000Microsoft Office XP ProfessionalMicrosoft Visio 2002Microsoft BizTalk Server 2002Microsoft Operations Manager 2000Microsoft Visual Studio .NET Enterprise EditionBizTalk Server 2002 Toolkit for Microsoft .NET InstallationBizTalk Adapter for Web ServicesBizTalk Adapter Trace Utility
Program GoalsAfter completing this course students will be able to:
Identify the need for BizTalk Server 2002 in business-to-business (B2B) and enterprise application integration scenarios.Create document specifications by using BizTalk Editor.Create maps between document specifications by using BizTalk Mapper.Manage the exchange of documents to and from BizTalk Server 2002 by using BizTalk Messaging Manager.Write receive functions to enable BizTalk Server 2002 to receive documents posted to a file location a message queue or an HTTP URL.Build business-process implementations by using BizTalk Orchestration Designer.Integrate external applications with BizTalk Server 2002 by creating application integration components.Integrate BizTalk Server 2002 with XML Web services.Extend the capabilities of BizTalk Server 2002 solutions to integrate with existing systems and processes by using Accelerators and adapters.Deploy and manage BizTalk Server 2002 solutions.Use the Methodology for BizTalk Projects to successfully plan and implement BizTalk Server 2002 solutions.
