Microsoft BizTalk Server Product Lifecycle Update: Modernization and Migration Guidance
hcamposu presents an update on the BizTalk Server product lifecycle, providing guidance on long-term support, migration to Azure Logic Apps, and roadmap considerations for enterprises managing mission-critical integration workloads.
Microsoft BizTalk Server Product Lifecycle Update: Modernization and Migration Guidance
For 25+ years, Microsoft BizTalk Server has powered critical enterprise integration strategies, enabling business process automation, B2B messaging, and industry-spanning connectivity. With this update, Microsoft confirms:
BizTalk Server 2020 will be the last version, with mainstream support until April 11, 2028, and extended support until April 9, 2030.
Lifecycle Support Timeline
| Lifecycle Phase | End Date | Support Details |
|---|---|---|
| Mainstream Support | April 11, 2028 | Security + non-security updates; Customer Service & Support (CSS) |
| Extended Support | April 9, 2030 | CSS support; Security updates; Paid non-security hotfixes |
| End of Support | April 10, 2030 | No further updates or support |
- Paid extended support for BizTalk Server 2020 is available April 2028–April 2030 for non-security hotfixes.
- BizTalk Server 2016 is out of mainstream support; direct modernization to Azure Logic Apps is recommended.
Modernization: Azure Logic Apps as Successor
Azure Logic Apps (Azure Integration Services suite) now stands as the recommended modernization path, offering:
- 1400+ out-of-box connectors (enterprise/SaaS/legacy/mainframe)
- Artifact/code migration for maps, schemas, rules, and B2B/EDI flows
- Elastic scalability, compliance, cost efficiency, and managed infrastructure
- DevOps tooling, Visual Studio Code integration, Infrastructure-as-Code (ARM/Bicep)
- Native integration with Azure Monitor and OpenTelemetry
- Hybrid deployment options (Arc-enabled Kubernetes, air-gapped scenarios)
- AI-driven workflows through Logic Apps’ agentic business process support
Host Integration Server and Mainframe Support
Host Integration Server (HIS) 2028 will be released as a standalone product with its own support cycle, providing mainframe/midrange connectivity. Logic Apps connectors for mainframe integration are available, and Microsoft seeks feedback on feature needs (feature request link).
Modernization Resources and Guidance
- Migration overview: https://aka.ms/btmig
- Best practices: https://aka.ms/BizTalkServerMigrationResources
- Video series: https://aka.ms/btmigvideo
- Logic Apps needs/feature survey: https://aka.ms/logicappsneeds
- Modernization hub: Migration overview
Microsoft provides:
- Proven migration and design pattern guidance
- Artifact reuse and modernization tooling ecosystem
- Unified Support for migration projects
- Partner ecosystem specializing in BizTalk modernization
- Phased migration options
- Potential migration incentives (updates forthcoming)
FAQs (Summary)
- No Immediate Migration Required: BizTalk Server 2020 is supported through April 2028 (mainstream), and paid extended support is available through April 2030.
- No New Versions: BizTalk Server 2020 is the last release.
- Reuse of BizTalk Artifacts: Logic Apps can use most maps, schemas, rules, and custom code; partner tooling available.
- Hybrid and AI: Azure Logic Apps support hybrid and AI-driven workflows (including regulatory and operational flexibility).
- HIS Future: HIS 2028 continues as a standalone mainframe integration solution.
Getting Started
Microsoft recommends engaging your Microsoft account team early, exploring available resources, and planning your transition with provided migration guides and tooling support.
For more guidance, see: Azure Logic Apps – BizTalk Migration
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