Biztalk 2010 - Top New Features For Biztalk Application Development

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BizTalk is a server solution developed by Microsoft to answer the connectivity and integration problem associated with servers. Latest edition of BizTalk, BizTalk 2010 is a solution to many questions regarding connection between disparate systems as it makes the process very easy. Armed with robust messaging infrastructure and 25 plus multi platform adaptors it boosts core system connectivity inside or outside of the organization. This is the main reason why BizTalk application development is on its peak in recent times.

There is no doubt that BizTalk is a promising platform which helps companies to integrate various contradictory systems. Operations of a company are varied. Often different departments are seen using different systems and technologies for managing various operations. To make the operations of a company smooth it is very important to integrate the various technologies and systems used in the company, and Microsoft BizTalk development helps to do exactly this. It helps to integrate all the different systems used in the company in an agile and scalable manner.

Features of BizTalk 10 are new, unique ...
... and sure to boost the industry for Microsoft BizTalk development. The updated features can be seen in four main areas of BizTalk application development and they are updated platform support, easier integration of enterprise applications, simpler solution manageability and enhanced enterprise interoperability.

An Insight into BizTalk application development features related to updated platform support :

1) Includes support for .NET Framework 4, Windows Server 2008 R2, Visual Studio 2010 and SQL Server 2008 R2 to make BizTalk application development more scalable and reliable.

2) Milestone achieved in BizTalk 2010 is support for Windows Server 2008 R2 which offers improved network control and performance, modular, minimal installation, enhanced administration, improved high availability features.

3) It also benefits from virtualization improvements included as part of Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V.

4) Providing server machines from images for Microsoft BizTalk development has become easier as it supports Sysprep.

5) Improved performance through better managed and scalable applications is possible as it includes support for SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 R2.

6) Number of improvements in the existing Visual Studio-based BizTalk project system can be found as it includes support for NET Framework (v4) and Visual Studio 2010.

An Insight into BizTalk application development features related to easier integration of enterprise applications :

1) Lot of tools are included which integrate Windows Server AppFabric Workflows with line-of-Business applications.

2) A new user interface has been added to BizTalk 2010 Mapper to improve its working. It now includes functions for cut, copy, paste, undo and move.

3) New event delivery capabilities and event handlers can be found in BizTalk RFID. Delivery capabilities directly communicate to BizTalk Server, .NET applications and EPCIS services. Handlers help in removing duplicate filters and events based on visibility and EPC requirement.

An insight into BizTalk application development features related to simpler solution manageability :

1) Granular settings at the host, host instance or group level can be found in the new dashboard where all settings related to BizTalk application development are brought together on one single platform.

2) Separate deployment and application views are seen in the all new System Center Operation Manager Pack. It also includes improved multi-machine monitoring, new alerts and diagnostics and cluster awareness.

3) Smart Setup automatically checks and installs upgrades for BizTalk.

An Insight into BizTalk application development features related to enhanced enterprise interoperability :

1) Enhanced Trading Partner Management includes many things which make it really easy to manage on-board and lifecycle trade partners.

2) High level security is achieved by using various enhanced adaptors.

Tatvasoft leverages all features of BizTalk while working on any project for BizTalk application development. Hence applications developed are at par with competitors.