BizTalk Server is Microsoft's integration and connectivity server and is one of the most deployed integration servers in the industry. BizTalk Server 2010 was released just over a year ago. Today we are happy to share details on what customers can expect from the next release: BizTalk Server 2010 R2.
BizTalk Server 2010 R2 will focus on three primary themes:
Platform Support – Supporting new and current server and development platforms
Improved B2B – Aligning with industry standards and continuing to invest in performance improvements
Ready for the Cloud – Enabling customers to take advantage of the benefits of cloud computing
BizTalk Server 2010 R2 will be delivered approximately 6 months following the release of Windows Server 8. Release timing for Windows Server 8 is yet to be announced and will be disclosed by the Windows Server team in the future.
In addition to the investments we are making in BizTalk Server 2010 R2, we will continue the tradition of providing regular cumulative updates on a quarterly basis. These include updates to comply with Line-Of-Business (LOB) systems, schema changes, accelerator certifications, and bug fixes.
We believe that with this release we continue to deliver a mature, reliable and stable integration server that honors the trust of the thousands of customers who run their mission critical business processes on BizTalk Server.
Below is the detailed view of the features we are releasing:
New Platforms and Infrastructure
Windows Server 8*
SQL Server 2012*
Increased Developer and IT Productivity
Visual Studio 11* and Windows 8* to develop solutions
In-place migration from BizTalk Server 2010
Extended Platform Integration
DB2 client connectivity to SQL Server,
conversion of commands to T-SQL,
migration of packages to stored procedures
Adapter connectivity to new data sources, including IBM Informix V11 and IBM IMS/DB V11
Agile Alignment to Industry Standards
Regular updates to schemas, accelerators certifications and adapters. Highlights include:
Healthcare: HIPPA 5010 extensions: 2777CA, 999, HL7 2.5.1
Finance: SWIFT SRG 2011 support, SWIFT SRG 2012, SWIFTNet 7.0 (new messaging platform)
Improved Performance and Scalability
HL7 MLLP adapter performance improvements
Better performance with ordered send ports
Enhanced scale out configuration with multiple hosts
Expanded adapter options for faster batch processing
Extend on-premises solutions to the cloud
Easily extend your on-premises BizTalk Server solution to the cloud in a secure manner
Tighter integration of on-premises BizTalk Server applications with Windows Azure Service Bus
Improved Licensing
Adjustments to licensing that are geared towards cloud hosting, including:
Purchase from a hoster on a monthly basis (SPLA)
Register your existing license with a hoster (License Mobility)
