Microsoft - MCTS BizTalk Server 2006

A Firebrand Training
4
Day Course

Microsoft MCTS BizTalk Server 2006 - Overview

This accelerated instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to install and configure a computer running Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006, deploy and manage BizTalk applications in a production environment, and efficiently and effectively integrate systems, employees, and trading partners through orchestration in a highly flexible and highly automated manner.

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Describe the services and tools provided in BizTalk Server 2006.
Install BizTalk Server 2006 on a computer.
Deploy BizTalk applications to a BizTalk server 2006 computer.
Manage and monitor BizTalk applications on a BizTalk Server 2006 computer.
Manage BizTalk Server groups and backup a BizTalk Server 2006 computer.
Describe the message processing architecture and the development environment provided by BizTalk Server 2006.
Create XML and flat-file schemas.
Create a BizTalk map and use functoids to manipulate data in a map.
Deploy a BizTalk project and view deployed assemblies.
Route messages based on the contents of a received message.
Configure common adapters to enable BizTalk integration.
Create an orchestration to represent a business process.
Use orchestration shapes to define a detailed business process.
Configure an orchestration for transactional business processing.
Create, deploy, and manage a BizTalk application.
Configure BizTalk to consume and publish Web services.
Configure business rules and call a business rule from within an orchestration.
Enable Business Activity Monitoring (BAM) functions for business users.
Integrate trading partners into a business process.

A Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist in Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 (MCTS: BizTalk Server) has a deep and broad understanding of the design and development of distributed applications that use BizTalk Server 2006. The credential holder has also demonstrated expertise in deploying and managing a BizTalk Server 2006 solution and can create a BizTalk orchestration, integrate business rules and human workflow services, manage business processes, troubleshoot BizTalk solutions, and consume and publish Web services.

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Microsoft MCTS BizTalk Server 2006 - Benefits

Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.

Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.

Firebrand Training provides instruction to meet every learning need, including

Intensive group instruction
One-on-one instruction attention
Hands-on labs
Lab partner and group exercises
Question and answer drills
Independent study

This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes. Firebrand Training provides a guarantee of obtaining certification at the camp, but does not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification.

Microsoft MCTS BizTalk Server 2006 - Curriculum

This accelerated instructor-led course will cover the following Microsoft Official Curriculum:

Developing Business Process and Integration Solutions Using Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 (Course 2933)

Module 1: Introduction to BizTalk Server 2006
Module 2: Creating Schemas
Module 3: Creating Maps
Module 4: Deploying a BizTalk Project
Module 5: Routing BizTalk Messages
Module 6: Creating Pipelines
Module 7: Integrating with Adapters
Module 8: Creating a BizTalk Orchestration
Module 9: Automating Business Processes
Module 10: Creating Transactional Business Processes
Module 11: Deploying and Managing BizTalk Applications
Module 12: Integrating with Web Services
Module 13: Integrating Business Rules
Module 14: Monitoring Business Activity
Module 15: Integrating with Trading Partners

Deploying and Managing Business Process and Integration Solutions Using Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 (Course 2934)

Module 1: Introduction to BizTalk Server 2006
Module 2: Installing BizTalk Server 2006
Module 3: Deploying BizTalk Server Applications
Module 4: Managing BizTalk Server Applications
Module 5: Administering a BizTalk Server Environment

Microsoft MCTS BizTalk Server 2006 - Exam Track

You will be prepared for and sit the following Microsoft exam:

Exam 70-235: TS: Developing Business Process and Integration Solutions Using Microsoft BizTalk Server

Microsoft MCTS BizTalk Server 2006 - What's Included

Firebrand Training offers top-quality technical education and certification training in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so our students can focus solely on their studies and certification goals.

Our Certification Programs includes

Intensive Hands-on Training Utilising our (Lecture | Lab | Review)^TM Delivery
Comprehensive Study Materials, Program Courseware and Self-Testing Software
Fully instructor-led program with 24 hour lab access
Examination vouchers *
On site testing **
Accommodation, All Meals, Beverages, and Snacks
Transportation to/from designated local railway stations
Examination Passing Policy

Please note

* Exam vouchers for our (ISC)2 certifications need to be purchased directly from (ISC)2
** On site testing is not included in our ISACA, or ITIL Managers and Revision Certifications

Our instructors teach to accommodate every student's learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, and question/answer drills.

Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.

Examination Passing Policy

Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year. Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.

Microsoft MCTS BizTalk Server 2006 - Prerequisites

No prior BizTalk experience is necessary before attending this course, though students must have:

1-2 years experience developing distributed applications
Background in Microsoft .NET Framework concepts and technology
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
Experience with a scripting language such as Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition or Microsoft JScript
Experience installing and configuring Microsoft SQL Server
Working knowledge of XML
Experience administering a Microsoft Windows-based network environment
Familiarity with Microsoft .NET concepts and technology.

Firebrand Training staff interview all potential students regarding their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and personal fortitude. This screening process ensures a successful match between the customer and Firebrand Training toward accelerated training and certification.

Firebrand Training is an aggressive training environment. You must have an attitude aimed for success. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.

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