BizTalk Server 2006 R2 White Papers
Improve your understanding and get more in-depth information about BizTalk Server 2006 by reading these white papers.
One of the most important changes in the technology world today is the shift within enterprises from relying solely on local software to a world of software plus services (S+S). This overview describes S+S, focusing on what Microsoft is doing in this area. While not everyone uses the same terms, the entire industry has embraced the idea of S+S under various headings and while the move to S+S certainly affects consumers, this description focuses on S+S for business users. S+S isn’t a futuristic idea; it’s a reality today. Yet the full impact of this transition is still years away. Understanding what that impact will look like requires thinking about the effect on applications—packages as well as custom software—and on the platforms those applications depend on. This overview describes both.
(June 2006) Read about improvements made to the application deployment and application upgrade experience via the platform’s application concept, the new BizTalk Server Administration Console, and more in this white paper.
(May 2006) This white paper describes the deployment of Microsoft Dynamics and BizTalk Server, yielding a robust, high-value solution that provides cross-functional integration and coordination of line-of-business and supply chain management applications across the extended enterprise.
(May 2006) This white paper explains integration and automation in BizTalk Server 2006, how each enables midsize businesses to improve supply chain functioning, and some broad principles to be aware of when searching for effective integration and automation solutions.
(October 2005) Learn about key features and improvements in BizTalk Server 2006, such as significantly simpler installation; better support for deploying, monitoring, and managing applications; and improved capabilities for Business Activity Monitoring.