Walkthroughs: Workflow Applications for SQL Server
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These walkthroughs introduce the important areas of the Workflow Designer for SQL Server. Each walkthrough discusses the development of a specific workflow application type and user interface using a series of steps. This provides a hands-on introduction to the numerous features of Microsoft® Office XP Developer and Workflow Designer for SQL Server in a clear and ordered manner.
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- Walkthrough: Developing a Workflow Application Using Workflow Designer for SQL Server
In this walkthrough, you will be guided through the process of creating a workflow application using the Workflow Designer for SQL Server, which is included in Microsoft® Office XP Developer. - Walkthrough: Planning a Sales Management Workflow Application for SQL Server
This walkthrough takes you through the steps of planning a workflow application prior to building it with the Workflow Designer for SQL Server. This workflow application systemizes the activities of sales employees, such as cost estimation, placing orders, and delivery. - Walkthrough: Creating a Workflow Application for SQL Server with a Visual Basic Interface
Microsoft® Office XP Developer contains the Workflow Designer for SQL Server, which provides a robust core set of services that can be used to build powerful tracking applications. The workflow process and its associated user interface typically can be described as a Web application that contains a set of data access pages developed using Microsoft® Access.
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Developing Workflow Applications for SQL Server
Simplify the task of creating typical workflow applications, such as forms routing/approval, document review/publishing, and issue tracking, by using the workflow engine and specialized workflow modeling tools of the Workflow Designer for SQL Server.
Workflow Applications Architecture for SQL Server
Understand how the Workflow Designer for SQL Server and Workflow Services for SQL Server help you build, modify, and add script to workflow applications on a database.
- Planning Workflow Applications for SQL Server
Review the design considerations for the database schema, security, and other aspects affecting a workflow application. - Developing the User Interface for SQL Server
Create a Web-based form that makes it possible for controlled access to the database through the workflow process. - Setting up Accounts, Logins, Roles, and Users
Assign permissions to users through the Workflow Designer that complement the security of Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Microsoft® SQL Server™. - Scripting Workflow Events for SQL Server
Add script to extend the capability and functionality of your workflow process. - Creating Templates
Store a complete workflow application in a reusable, transferable template. - Troubleshooting Workflow Applications for SQL Server
Find answers that help avoid or resolve the most common errors and issues you might encounter when using Workflow Designer for SQL Server.