FIX: A receive location that uses the file adapter does not retry when a network failure occurs in BizTalk Server 2006 or in BizTalk Server 2006 R2

Consider the following scenario. You create a receive location in Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 or in BizTalk Server 2006 R2. The receive location uses the file adapter to receive data from a remote Universal Naming Convention (UNC) path. You configure the receive location to retry for network failures. In this scenario, the receive location does not retry sometimes when a network failure occurs. Additionally, the receive location is disabled immediately.

This problem occurs because a receive location that uses the file adapter does not retry for some kinds of network failures.

Hotfix information

There are the following versions of this hotfix:

• BizTalk Server 2006
• BizTalk Server 2006 R2

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site: Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

You must have BizTalk Server 2006 installed to apply the BizTalk Server 2006 version of this hotfix. You must have BizTalk Server 2006 R2 installed to apply the BizTalk Server 2006 R2 version of this hotfix.

Restart information

You must restart the BizTalk host process after you apply this hotfix. You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Registry information

You do not have to change the registry.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace a previously released hotfix.

File information

This hotfix contains only those files that are required to correct the issues that this article lists. This hotfix may not contain all the files that you must have to fully update a product to the latest build.

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.

BizTalk Server 2006

BizTalk Server 2006 R2 x86

BizTalk Server 2006 R2 x64

Note Because of file dependencies, the most recent hotfix that contains these files may also contain additional files.

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

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