Port (Ports Node)
The port node of a binding file contains specific information about a port or distribution list that is bound to a service that is exported with the binding file.
Note
A distribution list is referred to as a send port group in the BizTalk Server Administration Console.
Nodes in the Port node
The following table lists the properties that can be set for this node of a binding file:
| Name | Node Type | Data Type | Description | Restrictions | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Attribute | xs:string | Specifies the name of the port. | Not required | Default value: empty |
| Modifier | Attribute | xs:int | Specifies the type modifier for the port. | Required | Default value: none Possible values include those available in the Microsoft.BizTalk.ExplorerOM.PortModifier enumeration. |
| BindingOption | Attribute | xs:int | Defines the type of binding for the port. | Required | Default value: none Possible values include those available in the Microsoft.BizTalk.ExplorerOM.BindingType enumeration. |
| SendPortRef | Record | SendPortRef (ComplexType) | Container node for send ports that is referenced by a service. | Not required | Default value: empty |
| DistributionListRef | Record | DistributionListRef (ComplexType) | Container node for distribution lists referenced by a service. | Not required | Default value: empty |
| ReceivePortRef | Record | ReceivePortRef (ComplexType) | Container node for receive ports referenced by a service. | Not required | Default value: empty |