| Prerequisites | |
| Microsoft Certification exams | |
| Course Materials | |
| Course Outline | |
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Before attending this course, students must have:
| • | At least two years of experience managing a Windows Server 2003 network. |
| • | Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server™. |
| • | Familiarity with a scripting language such as Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition ( VBScript) or Microsoft JScript. |
| • | No prior BizTalk Server experience is required. |
No Microsoft Certification exams are associated with this course currently.
The student kit includes a comprehensive workbook and other necessary materials for this class.
Module 1: Introduction to BizTalk Server 2004
This module explains how BizTalk enables you to connect diverse applications, and then to use a graphical interface to create and modify business processes that use services provided by those applications.
Lessons
| • | What Is BizTalk Server 2004? |
| • | BizTalk Server Services and Tools |
| • | How BizTalk Messaging and Orchestration Work |
Practice: Northwind Traders Case Study
After completing this module, students will be able to:
| • | Identify the core features of BizTalk Server 2004 and how it fits into the overall suite of Microsoft e-business solutions products. |
| • | Describe the services and tools used by developers, administrators, and information workers to develop and manage BizTalk Server applications. |
| • | Describe the functions of the BizTalk Messaging and Orchestration services. |
Module 2: Installing a BizTalk Server 2004 Hosting Environment
This module explains how to plan and perform your BizTalk installation, and then how to configure BizTalk Server 2004 for optimal use in your business environment.
Lessons
| • | Planning a BizTalk Server Installation |
| • | Installing and Configuring BizTalk Server |
Lab A: Configuring Prerequisite Software
| • | Verifying the Current Platform and Installed Services |
| • | Installing and Configuring Internet Information Services |
| • | Installing and Configuring Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services |
| • | Creating BizTalk Service Accounts |
| • | Installing XML Components |
Lab B: Installing and Configuring BizTalk Server 2004
| • | Installing BizTalk Server 2004 |
| • | Configuring BizTalk Server 2004 |
| • | Installing Client Administration Tools |
| • | Copying the BizTalk Server Virtual PC Image |
After completing this module, students will be able to:
| • | Plan a BizTalk Server 2004 installation. |
| • | Install and configure BizTalk Server 2004. |
Module 3: Deploying BizTalk Server Applications
This module explains how BizTalk automates your business processes by deploying BizTalk solutions.
Lessons
| • | Deploying Assemblies Using Deployment Tools |
| • | Deploying Assemblies Using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) |
| • | Deploying Business Rules |
Lab A: Deploying Applications by Using BizTalk Deployment Tools
| • | Deploying an Application by Using an MSI File |
| • | Deploying an Application by using the Deployment Wizard |
| • | Modifying a Binding File and Deploying Changes |
| • | Deploying an Application by using Command-Prompt Tools |
Lab B: Deploying Assemblies by Using WMI
| • | Installing WMI Tools |
| • | Deploying an Application by using WMI |
| • | Removing an Application by using WMI |
Lab C: Deploying and Tracking Business Rules
| • | Deploying a Business Rule |
| • | Tracking a Business Rule |
After completing this module, students will be able to:
| • | Prepare to deploy a BizTalk solution. |
| • | Deploy assemblies by using deployment tools. |
| • | Deploy assemblies by using WMI. |
Module 4: Administering a BizTalk Server Environment
This module explains how to administer your BizTalk Server installation on an ongoing basis.
Lessons
| • | Managing BizTalk Server Operations |
| • | Using Health and Activity Tracking (HAT) |
| • | Administering Human Workflow Services |
| • | Backing Up and Restoring BizTalk Server |
Lab A: Administering BizTalk Server
| • | Managing BizTalk Messaging Services |
| • | Troubleshooting with the Subscription Viewer |
| • | Monitoring Messages by Using HAT |
| • | Monitoring Administrative Tasks by Using WMI Scripts |
Lab B: Tracking and Debugging an Orchestration
| • | Monitoring an Orchestration Using HAT |
Lab C: Backing Up and Restoring a BizTalk Server
| • | Backing Up a BizTalk Server |
| • | Restoring a BizTalk Server |
After completing this module, students will be able to:
| • | Manage BizTalk Server operations. |
| • | Monitor business activity by using HAT. |
| • | Administer Human Workflow Services. |
| • | Back up and restore a BizTalk Server computer. |
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