If you are wondering what Microsoft's BizTalk Server 2000 is all about, you will find answers in this detailed article on Microsoft's solution for the brave new world of B2B e-commerce. Targeted to system architects who are knowledgeable about Visual Basic and XML, this broad overview includes an explanation of BizTalk basics, descriptions of the document interchange server architecture and toolset, and a number of useful screenshots, diagrams, and charts. A dozen diagrams, screen shots and flow charts help illustrate the concept of business process orchestration in this 16-page technical article on BizTalk Server 2000. Document and Message Specification Microsoft Corp. Microsoft's first major revision of its BizTalk Framework is here for the previewing in all of its technical glory. Besides, news, detailed technical information, and links to tutorials and developer resources, the site also contains a library of XML schemas you can review and download for your own applications.
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DB2 UDB is a proven e-commerce database application that, in theory, offers a powerful combination with Win2K's enhanced reliability and availability. This article will introduce administrators and system architects to technologies that compliment each other, but are not usually considered feasible partners. We found this column to be a thought provoking analysis of Microsoft's grand vision to make Windows 2000 the dominant operating system for the Web. The article describes the elements of a framework document, including the document root, header, delivery and body plus an example of how to put it all together with a hypothetical BizTalk message. Talk with other experts from around the world and get answers to all your Win2000-related questions.