BizTalk Server 2002 Design and Implementation [Paperback]

Xin Chen (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1590590341 | ISBN-13: 978-1590590348 | Publication Date: November 15, 2002 | Edition: 1

BizTalk Server 2002 Design and Implementation shows developers how to write BizTalk Server 2002 applications by example. Readers will learn BizTalk Server 2002 step-by-step as they read through the chapters and build an actual BizTalk Server application. Readers will also be exposed to the many invaluable lessons that Xin Chen learned by designing and implementing a number of high-profile BizTalk Server projects.

Among other topics covered are the Messaging and Orchestration services, programming BizTalk Server, application deployment, performance and fault tolerance, application security, and many more advanced BizTalk Server features. Also included are design discussions on how to build an effective BizTalk Server 2002 solution. BizTalk Server 2002 Design and Implementation provides everything developers need to know to build an end-to-end BizTalk Server solution.

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About the Author

Xin Chen is the founder of Xtremework, Inc. Since the inception of .NET, Xin Chen has helped customers in a wide range of industries turn their business ideas into software products using .NET technology. Leveraging his expertise in .NET and EAI, Xin Chen has also worked with several technology leaders, such as Microsoft and Accenture, to bring winning solutions to their customers. When not working overtime, Xin enjoys reading books, writing books, and resting. He is the author of BizTalk 2002 Design and Implementation (Apress, 2003). Xin Chen earned a master's degree in statistics from Columbia University and is currently living in New Jersey.

Product Details

• Paperback: 679 pages
• Publisher: Apress; 1 edition (November 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1590590341
• ISBN-13: 978-1590590348
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,788,202 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best BizTalk Server 2002 book published to date, November 14, 2003

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J. Balderas - See all my reviews
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This review is from: BizTalk Server 2002 Design and Implementation (Paperback)

I have used 3 different BizTalk Server 2002 books (one of which covered 2000 mostly, but there are not major differences between the 2 versions). This book is by far the best, it was good for learning and also good for day-to-day reference.

The things I like the most about this book were:
* Good coverage of orchestration (XLANG Schedules) including advanced scenarios such as correlation between 2 or the same schedule.
* How to setup and configure BizTalk for better scalability and availability, i.e. using SQL Server clusters and BizTalk groups.
* How to access BizTalk API from .NET code, although not using the BizTalk toolkit for .NET (probably not available when published), it explains how to create your AIC component in C#, for instance.
* How to setup MOM to monitor BizTalk Server.

The topics I wished were better covered are:
* More advanced maps examples and better explanation of how the BizTalk mapper compiler works.
* More extensive coverage of the BizTalk API.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better to read than to follow along, April 28, 2003

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Chris J. Cichocki "Chris Cichocki" (De Pere, WI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: BizTalk Server 2002 Design and Implementation (Paperback)

Xin's writing style is excellent - very easy to follow storyline for a terribly technical topic. However, I found it stressful to try to follow along and repeat the steps he was explaining in the book. For example, he goes through each step in great detail until chapter 5, then the details drop off completely and you just need to start figuring out what he's talking about. Also, in steps that he does take you through, a couple of the pages of the wizards on not in his explanations or the descriptions of the pages are different that what is displayed in the book. Nothing that would keep you from completing the examples, but it sure leaves you wondering about whether or not you're in the right place or skipping something important. Overall, the content is great and again, it's very easy to read. I'd still recommend it despite it's few minor flaws.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Congratulation to Xin Chen for this great book, February 27, 2003

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AGU JOSEPH (FRANCE) - See all my reviews

This review is from: BizTalk Server 2002 Design and Implementation (Paperback)

This is the first review I write and I am proud to be the first to review this great book.
I do not like writing reviews but I cannot withhold myself from letting you know more about this book. It is both an excellent introduction to BizTalk server 2002 for beginners and a very detailed treatment of the product for experienced users. The author's method of presentation, which of course reflects his clarity of mind, makes learning BizTalk 2002 interesting, despite the complexity of the product. Once you start reading the book, you will not like to stop. Every one of more than 600 pages has something new to say in a manner that recaptures and sustains you interest. The prints are perfect. The paper quality is excellent and the binding is good. The only regret; it is not hardcover.

If you are looking for a book that can teach you and deepen your understanding of BizTalk 2002, this is the one. I intend using it as a teaching textbook for BizTalk trainings. Congratulations to Xin Chen for this excellent work.