Chapter 9. Using Azure BizTalk Features

This chapter covers the Identify the processes used to run a BizTalk Server environment as a Windows Azure Virtual Machine and Identify the processes used to enable integration using Windows Azure BizTalk Services part of the Assessment. It will introduce the reader to some basic concepts of Microsoft Windows Azure as well as cover both running BizTalk in a virtual image on Azure and using the new Windows Azure BizTalk Services (WABS). Using the new mapper, XML, and Flat File bridges as well as using the EDI Portal for receiving X12 documents will also be covered.

The following topics will be discussed:

• Setting up WABS

• Creating Bridges and Maps

• Sources and destinations in WABS

• The WABS Portal

• Using Virtual Machines

• Setting up BizTalk in a virtual environment (both single-server and multi-server farm)

• The EDI Portal