BizTalk and Refreshing BizTalk Document Definitions

BizTalk Utilities gives you control over when revised document definitions are published to the BizTalk database.

How it works

As shown in the following diagram BizTalk Utilities simply flushes the BizTalk cache, posting document definition changes to the repository: 

Through the use of this tool you are able to select which documents, envelopes, or channels you would like immediately refreshed. The following dialog box appears when you start the utility:

Typically you will want all definitions refreshed at once, which is why, by default, all items are checked. Clicking the “Next” button provides the following acknowledgement screen:

Finally, by clicking “Finish”, the changes are posted.

Summary

Being able to submit changes to document definitions at any time allows you to take charge of cached data. This can be especially convenient during administrative and developments tasks, when you want to act upon changes right away. This is just another example of how BizTalk Utilities optimizes the BizTalk Server environment in order to improve productivity.

To learn more about these and other features, download an evaluation copy of BizTalk Utilities