BizTalk Server Host Integration Server announcement

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  Host Integration Server 2013 Cumulative Update 4 is available
  Valerie Robb (Microsoft) Wednesday, September 13, 2017 5:12 PM

  We are happy to announce the release of Microsoft Host Integration Server 2013 Cumulative Update 4.

  This cumulative update package contains hotfixes for issues that were resolved after the release of Host Integration Server 2013.

  We recommend that you test the cumulative update before you deploy it in a production environment. Because the builds are cumulative, each new update release contains all the hotfixes and all the security updates that were included in the previous Host Integration Server 2013 cumulative updates. We recommend that you consider applying the most recent Host Integration Server 2013 Cumulative Update to remain current with the product.

  Cumulative update package 4 for Microsoft Host Integration Server 2013:

  • Application Integration - 6 customer issues fixed
  • Data Integration - -12 customer issues fixed
  • Message Integration - 6 customer issues fixed
  • Network Integration - 10 customer issues fixed
  • Session Integration - 10 customer issues fixed

  Information regarding how to download the package and details regarding the specific fixes can be found in the KB article here.

  We encourage you to actively engage with us and propose new features for all BizTalk offerings, including Host Integration Server, through our BizTalk User Voice Page.

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  The SDK for Host Integration Server 2016 has been released
  Valerie Robb (Microsoft) Friday, June 2, 2017 11:02 PM

  The Host Integration Server 2016 SDK has been released.

  It can be downloaded at https://aka.ms/his2016sdk

  The SDK has been updated with current samples for all features of the product – Network Integration, Data Integration, Application Integration, and MQ Integration. Included with this SDK is a host simulator that allows several of the Application Integration samples to run via TCP/IP and HTTP without the need for a backend host system.

  This SDK can be installed without having HIS 2016 installed in order to view the sample code, however, HIS 2016 must be installed for the samples to run.

  Helpful links to get started with Host Integration Server:

  HIS 2016 RTM downloads:

  • For MSDN subscribers:
    • HIS 2016 Enterprise: https://aka.ms/his2016msdnent
    • HIS 2016 Developer: https://aka.ms/his2016msdndev

  • HIS 2016 180 day Evaluation for the public:
    • https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-host-integration-server-2016

  HIS 2016 Cumulative Update 1: https://aka.ms/his2016cu1

  CU1 KB Article: https://support.microsoft.com/help/3216544

  Documentation for Installing HIS 2016: https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/mt736402.aspx

  HIS Blog: https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/hostintegrationserver/

  Additional HIS Information: https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/biztalk/biztalk-hisoverview.aspx

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  Host Integration Server 2016 Cumulative Update 1 has been released
  Charles Ezzell Wednesday, May 31, 2017 9:08 PM

  Host Integration Server 2016 Cumulative Update 1 has been released. This Cumulative Update addresses multiple issues found since the release of Host Integration Server 2016.

  The Knowledge Base article can be found here. https://support.microsoft.com/help/3216544

  You can also download Cumulative Update 1 from here:  https://aka.ms/his2016cu1

   Thank You.

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  Microsoft Host Integration Server Product Feedback survey
  Charles Ezzell Monday, May 15, 2017 6:19 PM

  We want to hear from you!

  Microsoft HIS Team is looking for product feedback. Please take time to complete the Microsoft Host Integration Server Product Feedback survey, posted to https://aka.ms/hisfeedback. Tell us what you are using, how you like it, and what new technologies and tools you want.

  Thank you!

  HIS Team

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  HIS 2016 Available to MSDN Subscribers
  Valerie Robb (Microsoft) Monday, October 31, 2016 11:27 PM

  The RTM version of HIS 2016 is now available to MSDN Subscribers -

  HIS 2016 Enterprise Edition

  HIS 2016 Developer Edition

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  Announcing release of Host Integration Server 2016
  Charles Ezzell Thursday, October 27, 2016 6:47 PM

  We are pleased to announce the release to manufacturing of Microsoft Host Integration Server 2016.

  This release confirms our commitment to Microsoft enterprise customers and partners, by delivering a set of new technologies, tools, and improvements.

  New Microsoft Client for MQ connecting .NET Framework and BizTalk Server applications to IBM MQ message processing systems, providing simplified administration and improved performance.

  Expanded platform support for latest Microsoft operating systems and development tools, plus support for most popular IBM systems versions, permitting the broadest application support lifecycle for upgraded and new solutions.

  Improved installation and configuration assisting IT administrators to efficiently deploy new clients and servers, reducing operating expenses and total cost of ownership.

  New telemetry for improving technologies and tools, by monitoring and reporting connections, operations, and exceptions.

  New Microsoft Client for DRDA connecting .NET Framework and BizTalk Server applications to IBM DB2 and Informix relational database systems, delivering increased functionality, with improved performance and scalability.

  To get started, visit the Microsoft Developer Network to read more about what’s new and improved in Host Integration Server 2016.

  Host Integration Server Team

  Microsoft Corporation

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  Announcing Host Integration Server 2016 Community Technology Preview 2
  Charles Ezzell Tuesday, June 28, 2016 4:35 PM

  We are pleased to announce our public Community Technology Preview 2 (CTP2) for Host Integration Server 2016.

  HIS 2016 offers technologies and tools enabling enterprise IT organizations to efficiently and securely integrate existing IBM host systems, programs, messages and data with new Azure and Windows applications. This release allows you to preview the many new and improved technologies and tools, when compared to HIS 2013, including:

  • Improved installation and configuration assisting IT administrators to efficiently deploy new clients and servers, reducing operating expenses      and total cost of ownership.
  • Expanded platform support for latest Microsoft operating systems and development tools, plus support for most popular IBM systems versions,      permitting the broadest application support lifecycle for upgraded and new solutions.
  • New Microsoft Client for MQ connecting .NET Framework and BizTalk Server applications to IBM MQ message processing systems, providing      simplified administration and improved performance.
  • New telemetry for improving technologies and tools, by monitoring and reporting connections, operations, and exceptions.
  • New Microsoft Client for DRDA connecting .NET Framework and BizTalk Server applications to IBM DB2 and Informix relational database systems,      delivering increased functionality, with improved performance and scalability.

  Join the HIS community to explore, try and learn more about HIS 2016 CTP2. Download, install and configure HIS 2016 CTP today!

  To get started, we invite you to visit the HIS 2016 preview page (https://aka.ms/his2016ctp2) on the Microsoft TechNet Evaluation Center.

  Host Integration Server Team
  Microsoft Corporation

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  Microsoft Host Integration Server 2016 CTP1
  Charles Ezzell Thursday, March 31, 2016 5:52 PM

  Microsoft HIS team has released Host Integration Server 2016 Community Technology Preview 1.

   

  HIS 2016 CTP1 provides professionals and enterprise developers with technologies and tools to deliver a new set of integration solutions. Here are a few of the new capabilities and improvements in HIS 2016 CTP1.

  • Support for Windows Server 10, Windows Server 2016, SQL Server 2016, BizTalk Server 2016, Visual Studio 2013, and .NET Framework 4.6
  • Support for IBM i 7.2, z/OS 2.2, CICS 5.2, IBM MQ 8.0, and DB2 11
  • New Microsoft .NET Client for MQ
  • New ADO.NET provider and BizTalk adapter for Informix
  • Improved data providers and BizTalk adapter for DB2
  • New Telemetry for improving HIS technologies

   

  See full list of improvements and new platforms posted to MSDN, at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=780628.

   

  To distribute the software, we are utilizing the BizTalk Server 2016 CTP1 program on Microsoft Connect. Please go to Connect and register your Microsoft account, at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=784997.

   

  We look forward to your participation in HIS 2016 CTP1.

   

  Host Integration Server Team

  Microsoft Corporation

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  Host Integration Server 2013 is released to manufactioning
  Stephen_R_Jackson Tuesday, August 27, 2013 6:25 PM

  We are pleased to announce that Host Integration Server 2013 is released to manufacturing!

  Microsoft Host Integration Server 2013 enables enterprise organizations to integrate existing IBM host systems, programs, messages, and data with Microsoft class leading suite of server applications.

  HIS 2013 is the ninth release and includes these improvements.

  • Deploy on new platforms
  • Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012,
  • Visual Studio 2012, SQL Server 2012, .NET 4
  • IBM z/OS V1.13, i5/OS V7R1, MQ V7.5, CICS V5.1, IMS V12.1, Informix IDS V12.1, DB2 V10
  • Use latest protocols and formats
  • DB2 client connectivity to SQL Server (DRDA Service)
  • Windows client connectivity to Informix server (OLE DB Provider)
  • Increase enterprise dev and IT pro productivity
  • Transaction Integrator Configuration Tool and Visual Studio code snippets
  • DRDA Service and TI PowerShell modules, XML schemas for app.config and web.config files
  • Managed encoder and trace
  • TN3270 emulator and Host File Transfer Utility
  • Improve performance and scalability
  • Transaction Integrator, MQ channel and host files managed runtimes
  • DB2 client transaction load balancing, bulk copy and bulk insert

  Here are links to the technology and documentation.

  • Release notes with list of new features and installation guide with list of supported IBM products are available on the Microsoft Download Center.
  • On-line documentation is available on MSDN and TechNet.
  • Evaluation copy is available on the Microsoft Download Center.
  • Enterprise edition is available on MSDN and TechNet.

  The HIS 2013 BPA (Best Practice Analyzer) and SCOM Management Pack will be available in September.

  The HIS 2013 Enterprise edition will be available for purchase on 1st September, licensed as supplemental technology to BizTalk Server 2013. See the BizTalk website for more information on BTS 2013 licensing.

  The Host Integration Server Team

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  Host Integration Server 2010 Cumulative Update 6 (CU6) is available
  Stephen_R_Jackson Tuesday, December 4, 2012 4:34 PM

  The Host Integration Server Product Team has just released the sixth Cumulative Update (CU) for HIS 2010. The cumulative update model is used to package and release product fixes on a more consistent schedule.

  HIS 2010 CU6 includes fixes for HIS 2010 that were fixed after the release of HIS 2010, including all the fixes that are in the previous HIS 2010 cumulative updates. Details on the included fixes can be found in the following Knowledge Base article:

  2752426    Cumulative update package 6 for Host Integration Server 2010   
  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2752426/EN-US

  You can download HIS 2010 CU6 via the Hotfix Download Available link You would need to download the CU6 package that matches the HIS 2010 version (x86 or x64) that you have installed.

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  Host Integration Server 2009 Cumulative Update 4 (CU4) is available
  Stephen_R_Jackson Wednesday, June 6, 2012 1:04 AM

  The Host Integration Server Product Team has just released the fourth Cumulative Update (CU) for HIS 2009. The cumulative update model is used to package and release product fixes on a more consistent schedule.

  HIS 2009 CU4 includes fixes for HIS 2009 that were fixed after the release of HIS 2009, including all the fixes that are in the previous HIS 2009 cumulative updates. Details on the included fixes can be found in the following Knowledge Base article:

  2765212 Cumulative update package 4 for Host Integration Server 2009

  You can download HIS 2009 CU4 via the Hotfix Download Available link in the KB article. You would need to download the CU4 package that matches the HIS 2009 version (x86 or x64) that you have installed.

  Thanks…

  
  
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  Welcome to the Host Integration Server forum
  Stephen_R_Jackson Monday, May 3, 2010 3:10 PM

  Hello and welcome to the Host Integration Server forum!

   

  The Host Integration Server (HIS) forum provide you an opportunity to join a community of Host Integration Server customers where you can share knowledge, get questions answered, and learn from others with IT environments similar to yours. Start by posting Host Integration Server related questions in the forum corresponding to your topic of interest and leverage the knowledge available in your new forum community.

   

  If you have any suggestions or feedbacks to Windows Server products, please feel free to post in our forums.

  Stephen Jackson - MSFT