Workflow Application Development Guidelines

The following design guidelines can help you to avoid problems and implement features during the design process. Review them completely before developing your workflow application.

In This Section

• Database Schema Design Guidelines
  Familiarize yourself with the schema limitations that must be considered before you develop a database to which you plan to add workflow.
• Workflow Scripting Guidelines
  Consider these guidelines and restrictions before you add script to your workflow process.
• Data Access Page (User Interface) Guidelines
  Develop an effective user interface for your workflow application.

Related Sections

• Planning Workflow Applications for SQL Server
  Review the design considerations for the database schema, security, and other aspects affecting a workflow application.
• Security Permissions Model
  Workflow Designer for SQL Server leverages Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Microsoft® SQL Server™ security for its own security model. You can manage users and groups through the Windows 2000 Active Directory.
• Database Tools and Technologies
  Consider the features and capabilities of database tools Microsoft® Jet, Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2000 Desktop Engine, and Microsoft® SQL Server™.
• The Workflow Engine Model
  Understand how the workflow engine enforces the workflow process definition and executes workflow events.