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