Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 R2 Standard, FR Disk Kit, MVL DVD 5 MLF D75-01322 User Manual
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Enterprise Single Sign-On also includes administration tools to perform various operations. All
operations performed on the credential database are audited, for example, so tools are provided that
allow an administrator to monitor these operations and set various audit levels. Other tools allow an
administrator to disable a particular affiliate application, turn on and off an individual mapping for a user,
and perform other functions. There
operations performed on the credential database are audited, for example, so tools are provided that
allow an administrator to monitor these operations and set various audit levels. Other tools allow an
administrator to disable a particular affiliate application, turn on and off an individual mapping for a user,
and perform other functions. There
’s also a client utility that lets end users configure their own
credentials and mappings. And like other parts of BizTalk Server 2006 R2, Enterprise Single Sign-On
exposes its services through a programmable API. Creators of third-party BizTalk adapters can use this
API to access the single sign-on services, while administrators can use it to create scripts for
automating common tasks.
exposes its services through a programmable API. Creators of third-party BizTalk adapters can use this
API to access the single sign-on services, while administrators can use it to create scripts for
automating common tasks.
The example described above shows a typical use of Enterprise Single Sign-
On, but it’s not the only
option. A smaller BizTalk Server 2006 R2 installation may have only a single SSO server, for example,
and it’s even possible to use Enterprise Single Sign-On independently from BizTalk Server. Because
BizTalk applications typically need to interact with other applications on different systems, including this
component as part of the product makes good sense.
and it’s even possible to use Enterprise Single Sign-On independently from BizTalk Server. Because
BizTalk applications typically need to interact with other applications on different systems, including this
component as part of the product makes good sense.
Conclusion
The goal of BizTalk Server 2006 R2 is to help organizations create automated business processes that
span diverse applications and platforms. Along with its core messaging and orchestration capabilities,
the product includes a BRE for working with complex business rules and BAM to let information
workers track running processes. Additional components, such as EDI support, the RFID server, and
Enterprise Single Sign-On, address other related challenges.
span diverse applications and platforms. Along with its core messaging and orchestration capabilities,
the product includes a BRE for working with complex business rules and BAM to let information
workers track running processes. Additional components, such as EDI support, the RFID server, and
Enterprise Single Sign-On, address other related challenges.
From its initial roots in EAI and B2B integration, BizTalk Server has grown into a foundation for BPM.
As the change to a service-oriented world rolls on, BizTalk Server 2006 R2 will continue to play an
important part in automating business processes in a diverse world.
As the change to a service-oriented world rolls on, BizTalk Server 2006 R2 will continue to play an
important part in automating business processes in a diverse world.
About the Author
David Chappell is Principal of Chappell & Associates (www.davidchappell.com) in San Francisco,
California. Through his speaking, writing, and consulting, he helps information technology professionals
understand, use, and make better decisions about enterprise software.
California. Through his speaking, writing, and consulting, he helps information technology professionals
understand, use, and make better decisions about enterprise software.