Course Outline
Introduction
Overview of BizTalk Server Capabilities and Architecture
- BizTalk components, tools, and operational tasks
Installation and Configuration Procedures for BizTalk Server
- Standard versus customized configuration parameters
- Pre-installation requirements and prerequisites
- Installation procedures and configuration steps
- Post-installation validation and tasks
Initial Setup and Navigation
- User interface navigation guidelines
- BizTalk Server Administration Console
- BTSTask command-line utility
User Account Management and Security
- Password security implementation via Enterprise Single Sign-On (ESSO)
- Management of user credentials
Message Routing Operations
- Configuration of message routing logic
- Message transmission and reception via adapters
- Establishment of business process workflows (orchestrations)
Message Security Protocols
- Installation and configuration of certificates within BizTalk
- Implementation of message security via pipelines
- Encryption and decryption procedures for messages
- Application and verification of digital signatures
Development, Execution, and Management of Business Rules
- Operational mechanics of business rules
- Implementation of business rules using the Business Rules Engine (BRE)
- Administration of the Business Rules Engine (BRE)
Deployment of BizTalk Applications
- Assembly deployment procedures
- Customization of binding files
- Application deployment via MSI package
- Resolution of runtime exceptions
Automation of BizTalk Deployment Processes
- Identification of automation opportunities
- Scripting implementation using BTSTask
- Scripting implementation using PowerShell
- Automation of additional administrative functions
Cross-Organizational Application Integration
- Case Study: Business document exchange protocols
- Determination of message transmission and reception pathways
- Understanding ports and bindings configuration
- Utilization of parties, roles, and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Business Activity Tracking and Monitoring
- Configuration and management of tracking settings
- Enablement of data analytics capabilities
- Configuration of Business Activity Monitoring (BAM)
- Tracking, viewing, and analysis of operational data
- Utilization of third-party monitoring tools for government systems where appropriate
Configuration of BizTalk Server for High Availability
- Management of hosts and host instances
- Isolation of hosts, services, and related resources
Disaster Recovery Planning for BizTalk
- Development of a comprehensive disaster recovery strategy
- Restoration of the BizTalk Server database
- Restoration of the BizTalk Server runtime environment
- Recovery of the Enterprise Single Sign-On (ESSO) system
System Updates and Maintenance for BizTalk
- Installation of Feature Packs
- Installation of BizTalk Server tools
Best Practices for Operational Excellence
Troubleshooting Guidelines
Summary and Conclusion
Requirements
- Proficiency in administering Windows-based network infrastructures
Target Audience
- System administrators
- Systems engineers
