BizTalk 2006应用迁移至BizTalk 2016的最佳实践、方案及工具问询

Hey there! Let’s break down your BizTalk migration questions step by step—this is a common (but meaningful) jump, so I’ve got plenty of hands-on tips to share.

• Start with a full environment audit：First, map out every component in your BizTalk 2006 setup: applications, bindings, pipelines, maps, orchestrations, custom .NET assemblies, and dependent systems (SQL Server, LOB tools). Note versions, dependencies, and business-critical workflows—this prevents last-minute surprises when you start migrating.
• Migrate incrementally, not all at once：Don’t try to boil the ocean. Start with low-risk, simple applications (like basic file transfers or straightforward maps) to work out kinks, then move to complex orchestrations or custom components. This way, if something breaks, you’re only troubleshooting a small chunk of your system.
• Upgrade custom code intentionally：BizTalk 2006 relies on .NET Framework 2.0/3.0, while 2016 supports .NET 4.6.2+. Rebuild all custom components (pipe components, orchestration helper classes) targeting the newer framework, and audit for deprecated APIs—some old BizTalk 2006 namespaces are marked obsolete or removed in 2016, so swap them for modern equivalents.
• Validate maps and orchestrations post-upgrade：Most graphical maps and orchestrations will work out of the box, but double-check custom XSLT scripts or complex branching logic in VS2015. Replace old adapters (like the legacy SQL adapter) with BizTalk 2016’s WCF-based alternatives (WCF-SQL, for example) to ensure compatibility.
• Test rigorously at every stage：After migrating each module, run unit tests, integration tests, and performance tests. BizTalk 2016 is faster, but you need to confirm your workflows handle the same (or higher) load as the old environment. Don’t skip failure scenarios—test message retries, error handling, and disaster recovery to match your 2006 behavior.
• Migrate bindings efficiently：Avoid manual reconfiguration. Export bindings from BizTalk 2006, import them into 2016, then adjust environment-specific settings (server names, file paths, connection strings) and swap old adapter configurations for new ones. Use parameterized binding files or config transforms to streamline this step.

First, let’s clear up the "hidden tool" question:

• No secret tools, but underrated official options：Microsoft doesn’t have a "hidden" migration tool, but there are built-in features that simplify the process:
  • BizTalk Migration Wizard：Included with BizTalk 2016, this helps migrate your BizTalk group and database schema. It’s not for project files, but it lays the groundwork for your new environment.
  • Visual Studio Auto-Upgrade Wizard：When you open a BizTalk 2006 .btproj in VS2015, VS will automatically trigger an upgrade wizard that updates your project’s framework version, BizTalk references, and project structure. It handles most of the heavy lifting, but sometimes you’ll need manual tweaks.

For manual project adjustments (if auto-upgrade falls short):

• Tweak the .btproj file directly：
  • Update <TargetFrameworkVersion> to v4.6.2 (the recommended version for BizTalk 2016)
  • Replace old BizTalk references with 2016 versions—point to assemblies in C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft BizTalk Server 2016\ (e.g., Microsoft.BizTalk.ExplorerOM.dll, Microsoft.BizTalk.Pipeline.dll)
  • Set <BizTalkProjectVersion> to 10.0 (the version code for BizTalk 2016)
• Batch-process multiple projects：If you have dozens of .btproj files, use a simple PowerShell script to automate the changes:

  Get-ChildItem -Recurse -Filter *.btproj | ForEach-Object {
      $content = Get-Content $_.FullName
      $content = $content -replace '<TargetFrameworkVersion>v2.0</TargetFrameworkVersion>', '<TargetFrameworkVersion>v4.6.2</TargetFrameworkVersion>'
      $content = $content -replace '<BizTalkProjectVersion>3.0</BizTalkProjectVersion>', '<BizTalkProjectVersion>10.0</BizTalkProjectVersion>'
      Set-Content $_.FullName $content
  }
  

• Clean up deprecated components：After loading the project, remove references to old adapters (like legacy SAP adapters) and replace them with WCF-based equivalents. Audit orchestrations for outdated message types or activities that no longer work in 2016.

Remember: Take it slow, test every change, and lean on the official tools first—they’re built to handle most of the migration headaches for you.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Dipen Patel