MS Commerce Server 2006 Enters Beta Test

The latest version of Microsofts full-time programme on electronic commerce has started beta testing, the company said this week. Microsoft Commerce Server, 2006 for the current final version in July.

Commerce Server 2006 goal is to lower the technical barriers to entry for customers to deploy e-commerce sites by simplifying their design and deployment.

For example, the new version will have the ability to link e-commerce sites to the existing line-of-business applications, as well as cooperation partners through Integration Microsofts BizTalk Server 2006 adapter and the array of available Microsoft BizTalk from vendors such as SAP and Oracle.

Commercial server in 2006 with the first site will be ready in advance deployment. The starter site is designed to provide a blueprint for building core e-commerce applications, including catalog browsing, searching, shopping cars in and check out functions, file management, and personalization. The starter website will also include multi-currency and multi-language support, enabling customers can create a global presence.

In addition, Commerce Server 2006 will add improved integration of network services technologies, including the asp.net 2.0, according to company statements. New version will be new business user tools, and, if the customer and order Manager, Catalog Manager, Marketing Manager, as well as reporting and analysis . Customer In addition, reports can be customized and extended use of SQL Server Report services.

Microsoft has not yet announced pricing for commercial servers in 2006. Interested take the test can be enrolled in the test here.