I would further suggest that if you need a workflow with intensive human
interaction you look into products specifically designed for that purpose.
There are a few out there, I would personally recommend PNMsoft's
"Sequence"
see http://www.pnmsoft.com/
--
Yossi Dahan
MVP BizTalk Server
http://www.sabratech.co.uk/blogs/yossidahan
"DNova" wrote:
> Hello,
> I'd like to start by mentioning that BizTalk can certainly do this,
> but so can Windows Workflow. I'm going to paraphrase Darren Jefford
> in his excellent book "Professional BizTalk Server 2006". He states
> that Windows Workflow is a great tool for making applications (or
> workflows) where as BizTalk is a great tool for integrating
> applications. Basically workflow within an application is a good
> candidate for WF and workflow between applications a good candidate
> for BizTalk.
>
> If your workflow does not integrate many applications and does not
> need to be ultra scalable I might almost suggest a Sharepoint 2007
> Windows Workflow using Visual Studio 2008. I've only been working
> with it for a few months now, but it is really quite easy and will
> even make task lists and all kinds of things. If you already have
> sharepoint or want it (and remember you can use WSS 3 without
> sharepoint server, so it's free) then it's a good platform.
>
> You could also combine the two if your requirements are more complex,
> which I've been doing lately.
>
> How many concurrent workflow instances are you suspecting you will
> have and how long will they last? This could help guide you a little
> as well.
>
> Kind Regards,
> -Dan
>
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