BizTalk Server 2006 Resources |

Leveraging the Value of Your Host Systems with Real World SOA
This document walks you through an example of implementing a real-world SOA by using Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 and the BizTalk Adapters for Host Systems.
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BizTalk Server 2006 Developer Productivity Study
These whitepapers present the results of a study that compared Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 to SAP XI for integrating heterogeneous systems, and discuss the value proposition of BizTalk Server.
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BizTalk Server 2006 Application Deployment and Upgrade
(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.
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BizTalk Server and Microsoft Dynamics: LOB Management and Integration Solutions for the Extended Enterprise
(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.
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The Business Value of Integration and Automation for Midsize Companies
(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.
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The Business Value of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
(January 2006) This white paper examines the opportunities and benefits of RFID and how this technology will revolutionize supply chain management.
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BizTalk Server 2006 Adapter Enhancements
(November 2005) This white paper discusses both the new built-in adapters and enhancements to the existing built-in adapters that will ship with BizTalk Server 2006.
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BizTalk Server 2006 Runtime Improvements
(November 2005) This white paper reviews the improvements that have been made to message processing as part of the core engine enhancements for BizTalk Server 2006.
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Understanding BizTalk Server 2006
(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.

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Understanding the Hub and Spoke Deployment Model for BizTalk Server 2006
(August 2005) Read this article to understand how the BizTalk Server 2006 hub and spoke model supports administrators who want to install and deploy the associated bits of a BizTalk Server solution from one central server and multiple remote servers.
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BizTalk Server 2006 Business Activity Monitoring
(April 2005) This paper provides a detailed description of two new Business Activity Monitoring (BAM) features in BizTalk Sever 2006—the BizTalk Server BAM Portal, and Alerts and Notification Support—and it discusses enhancements to the BAM features in BizTalk Server 2004.
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BizTalk Server 2006 Developer Tools Improvements
(April 2005) This white paper describes some key product enhancements in BizTalk Server 2006 that are of interest to developers, in particular the Flat File Wizard.