July 2005 Entries
At least once per week I'm asked about how to size a BizTalk Server implementation. While there are several published sources on performance metrics and sizing, the problem is that every BizTalk application has its own performance characteristics and as a result there is no formula or guideline that will provide developers with a reliable answer to their question. But I've always been concerned that we were asking the wrong question, and performing our testing in a fashion that does not truly represent...
Welcome to the second attempt at my blog. I was ready to start my blog a year ago, and wanted to focus on developing a BizTalk wishlist. But around that time Microsoft invited me to participate in some product planning sessions and suddenly I had to consider what mixing my personal wishlist with the official Pathfind feature list could lead to and decided I just had to wait until Microsoft had released a public feature list or a public Beta or CTP release. For those of you who don't know me, I'll...
Okay, I admit it – I’m a BizTalk geek. And rest assured, that is not an easy statement to own up to. I’ve tried various cures to this affliction, but thus far none have proved worthwhile. My last hope is this blog, through which I hope to pass my BizTalk passion to others and, through this, cleanse myself of the affliction. And if that doesn’t work, well, at least I might have afflicted you with a passion for BizTalk as well. Welcome to the ramblings of a BizTalk geek…...