Creating a custom resolver for ESB Toolkit

Question

Hi,

I am trying to create a custom resolver to my Itinerary Service to define some parameters that I could use in my Orchestration.  Here is the MSDN Documentation to gives instructions on how to do that.. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc789178.aspx

It says, The schemas for each resolution type, located in the ESB.Resolver.Schemas project, define all the parameters valid for each type of connection string. I can't find any ESB.Resolver.Schemas Project in my machine..

It also says, The moniker equates to a resolver connection string. Individual schemas, located in the folder \Source\Core\Source\ESB.Resolver.Schemas, define the parameters and their root moniker. A resolver takes the resolver connection string, validates it, and uses the result to query and populate a generic EndPoint property inserted into a Dictionary object that BizTalk can use.

There is no folder \Source\Core\Source\ESB.Resolver.Schemas. Where could i find it???

Thank you...

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Preetham Reddy
www.preetham-reddy.com

Answer 1

This documentation is referring to the source code of ESB.

From the FAQ (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/biztalk/dd876606.aspx)
"Source code for signed binaries will be available as a separate download (date to be determined)."

In the meantime, check codeplex.com/esb for the same (as of CTP2).

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BizTalk ESB Toolkit 2.0 Training: http://quicklearn.com/redir/?r=esbtraining

Answer 2

I would recommend reviewing the sample I put together (below) and download the source code from ESB Guidance CTP2 as Nick mentioned.  Take a look at the STATIC resolver in the ESB source which should give you a good idea on how to do this.  Also the code base includes a resolver extender under the Tools section for the STATIC resolver which should help see how adding designer support is done.  The sample I put together also has designer support, but the STATIC resolver extender is a little more extensive.

http://blogs.neudesic.com/blogs/brendon_birdoes/default.aspx

Thanks,

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Brendon Birdoes, Neudesic