FIX: Some party aliases may not be created when you run the BizTalk Deployment Wizard in BizTalk Server 2004 (888320)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 Service Pack 1
  • Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 Partner Edition
  • Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 Developer Edition

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004, you run the BizTalk Deployment Wizard to import a BizTalk assembly binding file that has multiple child Alias elements specified in the PartyAlias element. When you import the file, some party aliases that are specified in the file may not be created.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because of a logic problem in the import code of the BizTalk Deployment Wizard.

RESOLUTION

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next BizTalk Server 2004 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must have BizTalk Server 2004 Service Pack 1 (SP1) installed on your computer.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.
   Date        Time   Version     Size     File name
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   3-Feb-2005  14:30  3.0.6100.0  273,432  Microsoft.BizTalk.Deployment.dll

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about party aliases, visit the following Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Web site: For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates


Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/12/2006
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