Course Outline
Introduction
Overview of BizTalk Server Capabilities and Architectural Design
- Core components, administrative tools, and operational tasks
Installation and Configuration of BizTalk Server
- Standard versus customized configuration strategies
- Prerequisite verification and preparation
- Execution of installation and configuration procedures
- Post-installation validation and setup
Initial Setup and Orientation
- Navigation of the user interface
- Utilization of the BizTalk Server Administration console
- Operation of the BTSTask command-line utility
User Administration and Credential Management
- Enhancement of password security via Enterprise Single Sign-On (ESSO)
- Governance of user credentials and access rights
Message Routing and Delivery
- Configuration of message routing protocols
- Transmission and reception of data via adaptors
- Establishment of business process workflows through orchestration
Data Security and Message Integrity
- Deployment and management of certificates within BizTalk
- Protection of message integrity through pipeline security
- Implementation of message encryption and decryption
- Application and verification of digital signatures
Creation, Execution, and Governance of Business Rules
- Fundamental mechanisms of business rule execution
- Implementation of rules via the Business Rules Engine (BRE)
- Administration and monitoring of the Business Rules Engine (BRE)
Deployment of BizTalk Applications
- Deployment of application assemblies
- Customization of binding configuration files
- Packaging and deployment via MSI installer
- Diagnosis and resolution of runtime exceptions
Automation of BizTalk Deployment Processes
- Identification of automated deployment workflows
- Scripting execution using BTSTask
- Scripting execution using PowerShell
- Automation of supplementary administrative duties
Cross-Organizational Application Integration
- Case Study: Exchange of standardized business documents
- Determination of message transmission and reception protocols
- Analysis of ports and binding configurations
- Application of parties, roles, and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Surveillance and Monitoring of Business Activities
- Activation and regulation of tracking parameters
- Facilitation of data analytics capabilities
- Configuration of Business Activity Monitoring (BAM)
- Acquisition, review, and analysis of operational data
- Integration with third-party monitoring solutions
Configuration of BizTalk Server for High Availability
- Administration of hosts and host instances
- Segregation of hosts, services, and system resources
Disaster Recovery Protocols for BizTalk
- Development of disaster recovery strategy plans
- Restoration of the BizTalk Server database
- Recovery of the BizTalk Server runtime environment
- Restoration of the Enterprise Single Sign-On (ESSO) system
BizTalk Software Updates and Maintenance
- Installation of feature packs
- Deployment of BizTalk Server utility tools
Recommended Operational Standards
Diagnostic and Troubleshooting Procedures
Summary and Concluding Remarks
Requirements
- Proficiency in managing Windows-based network environments
Target Audience
- System administrators
- Systems engineers
