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Microsoft BizTalk - Process steps

Add Biztalk Application

Create a BizTalk application in the BizTalk Management database.

NameTypeDescriptionRequired
BizTalk Application NameStringSpecify the name of the BizTalk application to add. If the application name includes spaces, enclose the name in double quotation marks.Yes
BizTalk BTSTask Executable locationStringIf the BTSTask executable program is not in the system path, specify the full path. For example: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft BizTalk Server 2010\BTSTask.exeNo
BizTalk DatabaseStringSpecify the name of the BizTalk Management database. If left blank, the BizTalk Management database that is running on the agent computer is used.No
BizTalk SQL ServerStringSpecify the name of the SQL Server instance that is hosting the BizTalk Management database. If left blank, the name of the SQL Server instance that is running on the agent computer is used.No
DefaultBooleanWhen selected, the new application is set as the default application for the BizTalk group.No
DescriptionStringDescription of the application. Must be enclosed in double quotation marks.No

Add Biztalk Resource

Add an artifact to a BizTalk application

NameTypeDescriptionRequired
BizTalk Application NameStringName of the BizTalk application to add the artifact to. If the name includes spaces, enclose the name in double quotation marks. If left blank, the default BizTalk application is used.No
BizTalk BTSTask Executable locationStringIf the BTSTask executable program is not in the system path, specify the full path. For example: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft BizTalk Server 2010\BTSTask.exeNo
BizTalk DatabaseStringSpecify the name of the BizTalk Management database. If left blank, the BizTalk Management database running on the agent computer is used. Optional for all resource types.No
BizTalk SQL ServerStringSpecify the name of the SQL Server instance that hosts the BizTalk Management database. If left blank, the name of the SQL Server instance that is running on the agent computer is used. Optional for all resource types.No
DestinationStringFull path of the location where the resource file is copied to when the application is installed from the .MSI file. If left blank, the resource file is not copied to the local file system during installation. If the path includes spaces, enclose the path in double quotation marks. Optional for all resources, and not used for BizTalk Bindings, Certificates, or Policies.No
OptionsStringComma-separated list of options. See the BizTalk documentation for available options. Optional for BizTalk Assemblies, .NET Assemblies, and COM Components.No
OverwriteBooleanSelect to update an existing resource. If cleared, and a resource that has the same full name as the resource being added already exists in the application, the step fails. Optional for all resource types.No
Policy NameStringName of the policy. Required for Policies, and not used for any other resource type.No
Policy VersionStringVersion number of the policy in the #.# format. For example: 7.1. Required for Policies, and not used for any other resource type.No
Script Resource PropertiesStringResource properties to pass to the script as arguments when the script is called. Properties must be enclosed in quotation marks. Optional for Pre- and PostProcessing Scripts.No
SourceStringFull path of the resource file, including the file name. If the path includes spaces, enclose the path in double quotation marks. Required for all resource types except Certificates and Policies.No
Target Deployment EnvironmentStringA string that specifies the target deployment environment. If the value contains spaces, enclose it in quotation marks. If left blank, a value of Default is automatically applied. The value is case-sensitive. Optional for BizTalk Bindings.No
ThumbprintStringThumbprint property of the certificate. A thumbprint is a digest of data. The property must be enclosed in double quotation marks. Required for Certificates, and not used for any other resource type.No
TypeEnumerationSelect the type of resource to add. Note: Depending on the resource type, other input properties can be required or optional.Yes

Export Biztalk Application

Exports a Biztalk Application

NameTypeDescriptionRequired
BizTalk Application NameStringSpecify the BizTalk Application to exportNo
BizTalk BTSTask Executable locationStringIf the Btsadm executable is not in the system path please specify (e.g. C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft BizTalk Server 2010\BTSTask.exeNo
BizTalk DatabaseStringSpecify the Name of the BizTalk Management database. If not specified, the BizTalk Management database running on the server the uDeploy agent is running on is used is usedNo
BizTalk Global PartiesStringSpecify if GlobalParties should be used when exporting the BizTalk applicationNo
BizTalk PackageStringSpecify the upgrade file name, accepted file type are msi for major/minor application changes or xml for binding changes to an existing applicationYes
BizTalk Resource SpecStringSpecify the full path to the Resource Spec file(e.g. C:\Files\MyResourceSpec.xml)No
BizTalk SQL ServerStringSpecify the Name of the SQL Server instance hosting the BizTalk Management database, If not provided, the name of the SQL Server instance running on the server the uDeploy agent is running on is used is usedNo

Export Biztalk Application Bindings

Exports Biztalk Application Bindings

NameTypeDescriptionRequired
BizTalk BTSTask Executable locationStringIf the Btsadm executable is not in the system path please specify (e.g. C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft BizTalk Server 2010\BTSTask.exeNo
BizTalk DatabaseStringSpecify the Name of the BizTalk Management database. If not specified, the BizTalk Management database running on the server the uDeploy agent is running on is used is usedNo
BizTalk DestinationStringSpecify the file name, for the binding information.Yes
BizTalk Global PartiesStringSpecify if GlobalParties should be used when exporting the BizTalk applicationNo
BizTalk SQL ServerStringSpecify the Name of the SQL Server instance hosting the BizTalk Management database, If not provided, the name of the SQL Server instance running on the server the uDeploy agent is running on is used is usedNo
Export Bindings at Group LevelStringSpecify the BizTalk Level where to perform the bindings exportNo
Export BizTalk Assembly NameStringSpecify the BizTalk Assembly Name to export the bindingsNo
Export BizTalk Bindings from ApplicationStringSpecify the BizTalk Application to export the bindingsNo

Import Bindings

Import bindings to a BizTalk application or group

NameTypeDescriptionRequired
Biztalk Application NameStringSpecify the Biztalk Application to Import or UpgradeYes
Biztalk BTSTask Executable locationStringIf the BTSTask executable program is not in the system path, specify the full path. For example: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft BizTalk Server 2010\BTSTask.exeNo
Biztalk DatabaseStringSpecify the name of the BizTalk Management database. If left blank, the BizTalk Management database that is running on the agent computer is used.No
Biztalk SQL ServerStringSpecify the name of the SQL Server instance that is hosting the BizTalk Management database. If left blank, the name of the SQL Server instance that is running on the agent computer is used.No
Group LevelBooleanSelect to import the binding file into the current group. If you select this property, do not specify BizTalk Application Name.No
SourceBooleanFull path of the binding file to import, including the file name. Paths that include spaces must be enclosed in quotation marks.Yes

Import or Upgrade Biztalk Application

Installs or updates a Biztalk Application

NameTypeDescriptionRequired
Biztalk Application NameStringSpecify the Biztalk Application to Import or UpgradeYes
Biztalk BTSTask Executable locationStringIf the Btsadm executable is not in the system path please specify (e.g. C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft BizTalk Server 2010\BTSTask.exeNo
Biztalk DatabaseStringNo
Biztalk Database ServerStringServer containing the BizTalk Management database (Default: .)No
Biztalk FileStringSpecify the upgrade file name, accepted file type are msi for major/minor application changes or xml for binding changes to an existing applicationYes
Powershell Executable locationStringIf the Powershell executable is not in the system path please specify (e.g. C:\winnt\powershell.exeNo

Remove Biztalk Application

Removes a Biztalk Application

NameTypeDescriptionRequired
Biztalk Application NameStringSpecify the Biztalk Application to removeYes
Biztalk BTSTask Executable locationStringIf the Btsadm executable is not in the system path please specify (e.g. C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft BizTalk Server 2010\BTSTask.exeNo
Biztalk Database NameStringName of the BizTalk Management database. If not specified, the BizTalk Management database running in the local instance of SQL Server is used.No
Biztalk Database ServerStringServer containing the BizTalk Management database (Default: .)No
Powershell Executable locationStringIf the Powershell executable is not in the system path please specify (e.g. C:\winnt\powershell.exeNo

Restart BizTalk host

Restarts a BizTalk host instance

NameTypeDescriptionRequired
Host InstanceStringBizTalk Host Instance name (Default: root\MicrosoftBizTalkServer)No
Powershell Executable locationStringIf the Powershell executable is not in the system path please specify (e.g. C:\winnt\powershell.exeNo

Start Biztalk Application

Starts Biztalk Application

NameTypeDescriptionRequired
Biztalk Application NameStringSpecify the Biztalk Application to startYes
Biztalk Database NameStringName of the BizTalk Management database. If not specified, the BizTalk Management database running in the local instance of SQL Server is used.No
Biztalk Database ServerStringServer containing the BizTalk Management database (Default: .)No
Powershell Executable locationStringIf the Powershell executable is not in the system path please specify (e.g. C:\winnt\powershell.exeNo

Stop Biztalk Application

Performs a Full Stop of Biztalk Application

NameTypeDescriptionRequired
Biztalk Application NameStringSpecify the Biztalk Application to stopYes
Biztalk Database NameStringName of the BizTalk Management database. If not specified, the BizTalk Management database running in the local instance of SQL Server is used.No
Biztalk Database ServerStringServer containing the BizTalk Management database (Default: .)No
Powershell Executable locationStringIf the Powershell executable is not in the system path please specify (e.g. C:\winnt\powershell.exeNo

Uninstall Biztalk Application

Uninstalls a local Biztalk Application

NameTypeDescriptionRequired
Biztalk Application NameStringSpecify the Biztalk Application to uninstallYes
Biztalk BTSTask Executable locationStringIf the Btsadm executable is not in the system path please specify (e.g. C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft BizTalk Server 2010\BTSTask.exeNo
Powershell Executable locationStringIf the Powershell executable is not in the system path please specify (e.g. C:\winnt\powershell.exeNo