Course Outline
Introduction
Overview of BizTalk Server Capabilities and Architecture
- Key components, utilities, and operational tasks within BizTalk
Installation and Configuration Procedures for BizTalk Server
- Standard versus customized configuration approaches
- Prerequisite preparation activities
- Execution of installation and initial setup
- Post-installation verification and configuration tasks
Initial Setup and Operational Navigation
- User interface navigation guidelines
- Utilization of the BizTalk Server Administration console
- Application of the BTSTask command-line utility
User Account Provisioning and Management
- Strengthening user password security via Enterprise Single Sign-On (ESSO)
- Administration of user credentials
Message Routing Configuration
- Configuration of message routing logic
- Implementation of message transmission and receipt mechanisms using adapters
- Establishment of business process workflows via orchestration
Message Security Protocols
- Deployment and configuration of certificates within the BizTalk environment
- Enforcement of message security through pipeline configurations
- Procedures for message encryption and decryption
- Application and validation of digital signatures
Development, Execution, and Administration of Business Rules
- Operational mechanics of business rules
- Implementation methodologies using the Business Rules Engine (BRE)
- Administration of the Business Rules Engine (BRE)
Deployment Procedures for BizTalk Applications
- Integration of assemblies into application configurations
- Customization of binding files
- Packaging and deployment of applications as MSI packages
- Diagnosis and resolution of runtime exceptions
Automation Strategies for BizTalk Deployments
- Identification of suitable automation candidates
- Development of scripts using BTSTask
- Development of scripts using PowerShell
- Automation of additional administrative functions
Cross-Organizational Application Integration
- Case Study: Exchange of electronic business documents
- Determination of message transmission and reception locations and methods
- Analysis of ports and binding configurations
- Utilization of parties, roles, and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) protocols
Tracking and Monitoring of Business Activities
- Activation and management of tracking parameters
- Implementation of data analytics capabilities
- Configuration of Business Activity Monitoring (BAM)
- Procedures for tracking, viewing, and analyzing system data
- Integration with third-party monitoring solutions
High-Availability Configuration for BizTalk Server
- Administration of hosts and host instances
- Isolation of hosts, services, and related resources
Disaster Recovery Planning for BizTalk
- Development of disaster recovery strategies
- Restoration procedures for BizTalk Server databases
- Restoration procedures for the BizTalk Server runtime environment
- Restoration procedures for Enterprise Single Sign-On (ESSO)
System Updates for BizTalk Server
- Installation of feature packs
- Installation of BizTalk Server management tools
Lifecycle Management of BizTalk Server Applications
- Deployment of BizTalk applications
- Execution of application updates
Configuration of Hosts and Host Instances
- Configuration of a BizTalk host as a cluster resource
- Configuration of BizTalk adapters
- Administration of the MessageBox database
Testing Protocols for BizTalk Server
- Conducting unit tests
- Conducting performance tests
- Execution of automated test procedures
Monitoring Procedures for BizTalk Server
- Classification of monitoring types
- Overview of Performance Analysis Logs (PAL)
- Additional tools available for BizTalk Server monitoring
Automated Monitoring Solutions for BizTalk Server
- Utilization of Operations Manager (OpsMgr) for monitoring
- Utilization of BizTalk 360 for monitoring
- Utilization of AIMS for BizTalk for monitoring
Error Resolution Procedures
- Management of runtime exceptions
- Troubleshooting techniques for runtime exceptions
Performance Optimization for BizTalk Server
- Implementation of general optimization techniques
- Strategies for achieving low-latency performance
- Utilization of Relog.exe for performance analysis
Environment Optimization for BizTalk Server
- Operating system optimization strategies
- Network infrastructure optimization strategies
- Internet Information Services (IIS) optimization strategies
SQL Server Optimization
- Pre- and post-deployment optimization procedures for BizTalk Server
Resource Management and Optimization
- Understanding the BizTalk throttling mechanism
- Adjustment of throttling parameters
Maintenance of the BizTalk Server Environment
- Development of maintenance checklists
- Execution of daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly maintenance tasks
Summary and Conclusion
Requirements
- Proven expertise in administering Windows-based network infrastructures for government agencies.
Audience
- System administrators
- System engineers
- Developers
