Pro EDI in BizTalk Server 2006 R2

This book offers insights into Biztalk 2006 R2--based EDI functionality. It gives advice covering specific implementations, provides an in-depth understanding of EDI, and presents a detailed, step-by-step approach to building and deploying projects.

As business becomes more dependent on working with partners, suppliers, and other organizations in a streamlined way, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is one of the next big waves in connected systems. Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 R2 offers an efficient, integrated way to deploy EDI solutions, and with the help of this book, readers will see how EDI can be used in their business and how best to get it set up with BizTalk. This book offers insights into the brand-new Biztalk 2006 R2--based EDI functionality, including the far greater flexibility in handling interchange. It gives advice covering specific implementations, provides an in-depth understanding of EDI, and presents a detailed, step-by-step approach to building and deploying projects. Pro EDI in BizTalk Server 2006 R2 will appeal to any company or individual interested in a BizTalk 2006 EDI implementation, as there are virtually no resources available.

Virtually no information available in print or on the web for BizTalk 2006 R2 EDI implementations The BizTalk market is expanding, and there are few resources that cover specific implementations, such as this book will cover The foreword will be by either the Microsoft Director of Project Management, Connected Systems Division, or by a Director level member of the Microsoft EDI Implementation team

Autorentext
Mark Beckner is a technical consultant specializing in business development and enterprise application integration. He runs his own consulting firm, Inotek Consulting Group, LLC, delivering innovative solutions to large corporations and small businesses. His projects have included engagements with numerous clients throughout the U.S., and range in nature from mobile application development to complete integration solutions. He has previously authored BizTalk 2010 Recipes, Pro EDI in BizTalk Server 2006 R2, and Pro RFID in BizTalk Server 2009, and has spoken at a number of venues including Microsoft TechEd. In addition to BizTalk, he works with SharePoint, MSCRM, and custom .NET development. Beckner, his wife Sara, and his boys Ciro and Iyer live in New Mexico. His website is http://www.inotekgroup.com and he can be contacted directly at mbeckner@inotekgroup.com.

Inhalt
EDI Schemas.- Trading Partner Configuration.- Retrieving and Mapping Data.- EDI and Orchestrations.- Transporting Documents.- Trading Partner Testing.- Deployment and Production Support.