Microsoft KB Archive/291449

= Pipeline changes in Commerce Server 2000 and Commerce Server 2002 =

Article ID: 291449

Article Last Modified on 11/17/2004

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Commerce Server 2002 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Commerce Server 2000 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Site Server 3.0 Commerce Edition

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This article was previously published under Q291449



SUMMARY
Microsoft Site Server 3.0, Commerce Edition includes two pipeline components that are used as a framework for connecting modular pipeline components together in a sequence. Microsoft Commerce Server 2000 and Commerce Server 2002 include seven pipeline templates for creating customized pipelines and a Direct Mailer pipeline. Commerce Server 2000 and Commerce Server 2002 also install up to eight pipelines for use with Commerce Server 2000 or 2002 solution sites. This article gives a brief description of each pipeline that is included in Commerce Server 2000 or 2002 and its solution sites.



MORE INFORMATION
Site Server 3.0, Commerce Edition includes two pipelines, Plan and Purchase. By default, the Plan pipeline provides a fourteen stage sequence of validity checks on the OrderForm object. The Purchase pipeline, by default, provides a three stage sequence that finalizes the purchase. The following table lists their purpose and functionalities.

By default, Commerce Server 2000 and Commerce Server 2002 includes up to eight pipelines in its solution sites. The Direct Mailer Pipeline is installed if you select the Direct Mailer service during the Commerce Server 2000 or 2002 installation. The other pipelines are installed when one of the solution sites is unpackaged. The following table lists their purpose and functionalities.

There are also seven pipeline templates included with Commerce Server 2000 and Commerce Server 2002. These templates can be used as a starting point in developing your own customized pipelines.

The use of Commerce Server Pipelines can automate various business processes and provide recovery in the event of an unexpected failure in the process. Default pipelines that are included in the solution sites perform various business processes that are essential to any commerce Web site, and provided pipeline templates assist in establishing a starting point for your Web site development and expanding its capabilities.

