B2B Integration : A Practical Guide to Collaborative E-commerce

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BizTalk Framework Compliant (BFC) Server
A BFC server is represented by the set of services providing the messageprocessing
functionality defined in the BizTalk Framework specifications.
Note: BizTalk Server, one of the commercial BFC Servers available, is
discussed in the chapter on integration brokers.
Application
An application is the line-of-business system where the business data or
logic is stored and executed. Examples of application are ERP systems,
CRM systems, etc. An application also includes any additional adapters
that may be required to emit or consume business documents and
communicate with a BFC server.
Business document
A business document is a well-formed XML document containing
business data. This data may represent a purchase order, invoice, sales
forecast, or any other business information.
7.7.2. The envelope
The communication between BizTalk servers is through BizTalk
messages, which are envelopes of multi-layered objects (see Figure 7.11).
Transport Envelope
BizTalk Document
BizTalk Header
Delivery Information
• Document Manifest '•
Document Body
Bu siness. Dot umfent •
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Figure 7.11. — BizTalk envelope structure