Why do we need key file used in Tutorials ?

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    • #13728

      To use dll that BizTalk creates, like Schemas, Maps, Orchestrations, etc. you need to put the dll’s into the GAC.

      In order for something to be in the GAC, it needs a strong name key. You should see an error is you try to deploy BizTalk Assemblies without a Strong Name Key.

      This is a .net requirement to allow for side by side versioning and the like.

      You can do some pure messaging and test code through Visual Studios without a key.

      Hope this helps.

    • #13729

      Just to add to the above post:

      You can create your own key file by running the \”sn\” .NET utility with the -k option.

      sn -k ABCCompany.key

      Most sites use one key file per application, or perhaps even one key file for the whole company.

      In other words, if they gave you a keyfile in the tutorials, or you generated a keyfile in the tutorial, you don’t have to use that file in your applications, but you would probably generate your own key file for your company – or ask around and see if they already have a key file they want you to use.

      • #13730

        Why do we need key file used in Tutorials, and do we have to use them in other solutions?

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