BizTalk Server 2000 Developer's Guide for .NET (.Net Developer Series)

The BizTalk 2000 Developer's Guide is written for developers who are responsible for installing, configuring and deploying the BizTalk Server in their organizations IT infrastructure.
The opening chapters of the book discuss the benefits of seamless business-to-business application integration, summarize the features and enhancements of BizTalk Server 2000, and offer an introduction to XML - the driving force behind BizTalk. The next chapters explore the multiple tools that are incorporated into BizTalk that will transform the way in which information is created, transmitted and maintained in the server environment. Other chapters include complete coverage of the security considerations for BizTalk, and an examination of the various third-party plug-ins for enhancing BizTalk Server 2000.

Contains a Wallet size CD with third-party plug-ins from leading developers, and ready-to-use source code from the book
Timely .NET coverage. BizTalk Server 2000 is an integral member of Microsoft's .net Enterprise Server suite

Chris Farmer (Ph.D., MCSD) is a consultant at SciTegic in San Diego, CA where he specializes in integration of scientific applications for pharmaceutical and biotech companies using SOAP and other XML-based technologies. Chris’s recent background includes design and development of .NET-based Web applications and extensive e-commerce database development and integration with legacy systems using XML with IT-Age Corporation in Atlanta, GA.

Robert J. Shimonski (CCDP, CCNP, NNCSS, MCSE, MCP+I, Master CNE, CIP, CIBS, CWP, CIW, GSEC, GCIH, Server+, Network+, Inet+, A+) is a Lead Network and Security Engineer for Thomson Industries Inc. Thomson Industries is the leading manufacturer and provider of linear motion products and engineering. Robert has previously contributed to the Syngress Publishing title, Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows XP Professional (ISBN: 1-928994-80-6), and is the Technical Editor of the forthcoming Sniffer Network Optimization and Troubleshooting Guide (ISBN: 1-931836-57-4).

Milton Todd is a Software Engineer at InterKnowlogy, LLC in Carlsbad, CA. InterKnowlogy is a consulting firm and Microsoft partner providing custom software and infrastructure solutions for secure and effective use over the Internet. Milton has focused the last year on developing BizTalk solutions, primarily to the insurance industry.