BizTalk and Fax

This simple but extremely useful part of BizTalk Utilities empowers BizTalk Solutions to submit messages to fax servers.

How it works

As the following illustration explains, BizTalk Utilities allows faxes to be sent to both internal and external fax servers: 

In order to accomplish this, BizTalk Utilities introduces the FaxAIC application integration component. This custom component is set up through the creation of “fax definitions” – parameter-driven specifications that represent the fax document.

A Fax Definition Wizard is provided, allowing you to set up the FaxAIC in a few simple steps. The screen below, for instance, accepts the location of the fax server, along with other parameters, such as a style sheet that can be used to transform a document prior to faxing.

Using the following form, you can specify numerous properties of the fax document, including cover sheet characteristics.

Summary

Through the use of the BizTalk Utilities FaxAIC, you gain the option of broadening your BizTalk’s communications framework. By completing a few easy steps, you can now broadcast messages to fax-based destinations.

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