BizTalk Application
Effortlessly view, manage, and optimize your BizTalk Server Applications with Nodinite's intuitive interface and powerful features.
From the Details action modal, access multiple organized tabs that mirror the BizTalk Server MMC, each thoroughly documented below for your convenience.
A quick glimpse of this user guide's comprehensive coverage of BizTalk Application management.
Access this valuable information directly from Monitor Views where BizTalk Applications are listed as Nodinite Resources.
Example: BizTalk Applications displayed as resources in a Monitor View.
Application Name = "Application"
Category Name = "Health Check"
Resource Name = "Name of BizTalk Application"
What's evaluated for 'BizTalk Application'?
The 'BizTalk Application' resource in the BizTalk 'Health Check' Category acts as a placeholder—no thresholds are set—enabling you to access all associated artifacts using the Actions button.
The evaluated state is summarized below:
| State | Status | Description | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unavailable | Resource not available | Evaluation of the 'BizTalk Application' is not possible due to network or security-related issues | Review prerequisites | |
| OK | Placeholder | This resource is always OK; no thresholds exist | Details |
Tip
The evaluated state can be reconfigured using the Expected State feature on every Resource within Nodinite.
What remote actions are available?
Details
Use the Details modal to access all information about the BizTalk Application.
Click the Actions button and select Details to view the details page.
At the top, you'll see the selected BizTalk Server Application's name, current status, and action buttons to help you manage its state.
Currently evaluated state
Start options
The Start button offers several options to start the BizTalk Application:
Click the Start button to display available start options.
- Start all – Start all Resources within the BizTalk application in the correct order.
- Advanced – Expand to see advanced start options.
Start all option
Selecting 'Start all' prompts you to confirm the operation:
Confirmation dialog for starting the selected BizTalk Server Application.
Advanced option
Selecting 'Advanced' opens a panel:
Panel with advanced start options for the selected BizTalk Server Application.
This panel adapts based on the artifacts present in the BizTalk Application.
Check the desired options and click 'Start with selected options.' You'll be prompted to confirm:
Confirm Advanced Start
Confirmation dialog for advanced start options.
Stop options
The Stop button provides several options to stop the BizTalk Application:
- Minimal Partial Stop – Allow running instances to complete.
- Partial Stop – Suspend running instances.
- Full Stop – Terminate instances.
Minimal Partial Stop
Disables receive locations and allows running instances to complete. Confirm the operation:
Confirmation dialog for minimal partial stop.
Partial Stop
Performs multiple tasks:
- Disables receive locations
- Stops all orchestrations
- Unenlists and stops 'Send ports'
- Suspends running instances
Confirm the operation:
Confirmation dialog for partial stop.
Full Stop
Performs multiple tasks:
- Disables receive locations
- Stops all orchestrations
- Unenlists and stops 'Send ports'
- Terminates running instances
Confirm the operation:
Confirmation dialog for full stop.
Important
This operation is potentially dangerous—terminated messages are permanently lost. Ensure BizTalk tracking is enabled and Nodinite logging is active to back up events and payloads before proceeding.
Application details tab
The default tab in Details for the selected BizTalk application shows if it is the current default. You can manage the Description and must click Save to persist changes. References to and from the application are also listed.
Orchestrations tab
The Orchestrations tab lists Orchestrations for the selected BizTalk Server Application.
List of Orchestrations.
Manage the current state using these Remote Actions:
- Enlist
- Start
- Stop
- Unenlist
Available actions depend on the current state of the Orchestration.
Role Links tab
The Role Links tab lists Role Links for the selected BizTalk Server Application.
Send Port Groups tab
The Send Port Groups tab lists Send Port Groups for the selected BizTalk Server Application.
List of Send Port Groups.
Manage the current state using these Remote Actions:
- Enlist
- Start
- Stop
- Unenlist
Available actions depend on the current state of the Send Port Group.
Send ports tab
The Send Ports tab lists Send Ports for the selected BizTalk Server Application.
List of Send Ports.
Manage the current state using these Remote Actions:
- Enlist
- Start
- Stop
- Unenlist
Available actions depend on the current state of the Send Ports.
Receive Ports tab
The Receive Ports tab lists 'Receive Ports' for the selected BizTalk Server Application.
List of 'Receive Ports' for the selected BizTalk Server Application.
Receive Locations tab
The Receive Locations tab lists Receive Locations for the selected BizTalk Server Application.
List of Receive Locations.
Manage the current state using these Remote Actions:
- Enable
- Disable
Available actions depend on the current state of the Receive Locations.
Policies tab
The Policies tab lists Policies for the selected BizTalk Server Application.
Schemas tab
The Schemas tab lists XSD schemas for the selected BizTalk Server Application, as defined by Nodinite Message Types.
List of Receive Locations for the selected BizTalk Server Application.
Manage the current state using these Remote Actions:
- View
- Download
Available actions for Schemas.
View
Click View to display the Schema definition:
Download
Click Download to download the schema as an '.XSD' file.
Maps tab
The Maps tab lists Maps for the selected BizTalk Server Application.
Pipelines tab
The Pipelines tab lists Pipelines for the selected BizTalk Server Application.
For best practices, read the 'Recommended tracking settings for default pipelines' user guide.
Resources tab
The Resources tab lists installed resources (usually BizTalk DLLs) for the selected BizTalk Server Application.
For configuration best practices, read the 'BizTalk Configuration Overview' user guide.
Overview
The Overview tab lists BizTalk artifacts for the selected BizTalk Server Application.
Tip
The display order is descending by Last modified—helpful for tracking recent changes.
✅ For configuration comparison, read the 'Run-time configuration comparison' user guide.
Note: BizTalk does not track who made changes, as the MMC lacks built-in audit logging. With Nodinite, all sensitive and modifying operations are Log Audited.
New 6.0.0.27 The Audit feature is compatible with BizTalk Server 2006–2020. When changes are made using Nodinite and auditing is enabled, end-users gain full insight into what was changed, by whom, and when.
Metrics chart
Not yet implemented—please send a feature request detailing your needs if you require this feature.
Meanwhile, explore the many features of the Nodinite Microsoft BizTalk Server Monitoring Agent, where Metrics are already available.