BizTalk Workflow
The functionality of BizTalk can be divided into five logical stages: receive functions, channels, messaging ports, scheduling, and administration. Receive functions accept incoming documents. Channels log the documents, manipulate them, and handle encryption and digital signature tasks. Messaging ports are used to communicate via messages and documents with trading partners. Scheduling is the transaction orchestration process. Administrative tools can be used to monitor and change the settings of BizTalk components. Each of these functions has a corresponding BizTalk tool.
A completed BizTalk solution therefore consists of many objects you have defined, connected by the workflow process (Figure 11.12).
Figure 11.12. BizTalk ...
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