Microsoft BizTalk

The following is a list of Microsoft BizTalk virtual labs that provide a mean to learn technologies in a hands-on approach.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/traincert/virtuallab/default.mspx

BizTalk 2006 – Integrating Business Rules (TechNet) Virtual Lab

BizTalk 2006 – New Features for Deploying and Managing a BizTalk Application (TechNet) Virtual Lab

BizTalk 2006 – New Features for Working with Flat Files (TechNet) Virtual Lab

BizTalk 2006 – Working with Maps (TechNet) Virtual Lab

BizTalk 2006 – Working with Schemas (TechNet) Virtual Lab

Connected Systems: Integration Virtual Lab

Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 – Consuming a Web Service (TechNet) Virtual Lab

Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 – Creating a Custom Encryption Pipeline (TechNet) Virtual Lab

Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 – Creating a Deployment Package (TechNet) Virtual Lab

Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 – Creating a Schema Map (TechNet) Virtual Lab

Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 – Creating and Debugging an Orchestration Virtual Lab

Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 – Creating BizTalk Schemas Virtual Lab

Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 – Creating Schemas Virtual Lab

Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 – Creating Transactions (TechNet) Virtual Lab

Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 – Enabling Business Activity Monitoring (TechNet) Virtual Lab

Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 – Enabling Business Activity Services Virtual Lab

Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 – Enabling Message Routing (TechNet) Virtual Lab

Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 – Publishing a Web Service (TechNet) Virtual Lab

Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 – Tracking and Debugging Messages (TechNet) Virtual Lab

Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 – Working with Orchestration Shapes (TechNet) Virtual Lab

Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006: New Features for Processing Flat Files and Batch Messages Virtual Lab

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Microsoft Enterprise Library and Secure Web Services

There are several technologies that are breaking the sound barrier in terms of SOA and the Enterprise.
For me they include:
 

Download it and see what you think.

 
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Which way?

 
Don’t know where to start,
    too much excitement.
Don’t know where to stop,
    haven’t found the song and rhythm that my heart can sing to.
I am not alone in this journey,
    friends and loved ones surround me with support, encouragement and laughter.
I am lonely
    for I’m searching for the feeling of oneness and synchroncity we once shared.
I have a purpose and goal
   though the road is taking so many twists and turns.
I am at a standstill
   which way do I go to get there and to you?
 
    …..S……
 
 
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I’m Not There…

Look for the trail I left behind.
    You’ll understand my intention, my goal,  my vision..
 
Find the notes that describe a path
      to hope, freedom and abundance.
 
Delve into the vision where all can share glory, success and riches. 
 
My vision and knowledge comes from experience that I was open to and explored.
     I shared all I had and all I knew,
         but no one wanted it,
            no one cared.
 
My skills were honed from my journey
    that few would wanted to travel. 
    This was my choice for which I am grateful.
 
My accomplishments were not selfish.
    my intentions were for the most selfless of motives possible. 
        To help others,
            To make a difference.
 
If you can’t see what I intended,
   don’t look with your eyes.
   You can see and hear them with your heart.
 
I am not there, but my heart is.
 
 
  ………………S………………………
 
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I am not your enemy

When you confided in me,
       I kept your secrets.
When you were in danger,
       I warned you.

When your friends conspired against you,

       I spoke in your defense.
When your colleagues discounted your skills and contribution,
       I expounded on your genius, strength and accomplishments.
When you faced personal struggles,
       I prayed for your renewed happiness and health.
When you found yourself in strange lands,
       I sent you trusted people for you not to be alone.
When you assigned me a challenge,
       I accomplished and executed successfully and credited all to you.
When asked about you,
       I spoke the truth.  You are a trusted friend that I have and always will respect.
Others’ jealousy and envy have poisoned our friendship
       for they want what we still have.  RESPECT.
You know me.
Am I your friend or foe?
Only you can decide.
 
        S……………………………
 
 
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The Peace of Silence

To be deep in thought
    without the chatter of mindless worry.
To observe beauty of
    without needing to possess it.
To be present in a crowd
    and be comfortable with my solitude.
To experience touch
    and not react violently.
To hear the crowds
    but only feel the silence.
The silence of my mind is the greatest peace I’ve ever known.
 
…………….S……………….
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The emptiness

The Emptiness

Not feeling, sensing, needing, wanting, craving…
No passion, anger, laughter, sorrow
 
To not need is to be contented or to merely exist without passion?
To not crave is to be satisfied or to not care enough to be hurt again?
 
To be alive should contain the miracle of excitement, communication, feeling.
 
Is the world so over-stimulated that we just become numb to any form of conflict?
Or do we just create conflict to continue the need to be over-stimulated?
 
To create a need of importance that is so shallow to cover the emptiness of our soul?
 
Shouldn’t we just feel in order to live fully?
 
   ……S
 
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Poetry: Just…

Just when I have let you go, you keep coming back
  in my thoughts
  in my dreams
  in my life…
 
Do you really want me to let go?
 
Or do you want to stay?
 
Please just decide.
 
 
     S…………
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Poetry: Why am I thinking..

Why am I thinking and not just know?
 
Why am I worried and not feel peace?
 
Why am I sobbing and not smiling?
 
Why am I still and not moving?
 
Why am I quiet and not screaming?
 
    …. Because this is what I need to be doing right now.
 
 
 
………..S……………..
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Poetry: If we could see..

If we could see ourselves as we are,
 
            we would be amazed by the inner strength and courage we possess.
          
            we would see only opportunities to get better, help others, go further..
 
            we would be grateful for all the gifts our minds and souls possess..
 
            we would love every moment on this earth..
 
            we would only need ourselves for love and approval..
 
       S……
 
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