There are three primary themes in focus when it comes to BizTalk Server 2010 R2
Platform Support
Improved B2B
Ready for the Cloud
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)
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