Summary

After reading this chapter, you should have a general understanding of how Notification Services and Service Broker can be used to share information. Whether sending messages to subscribers when events of interest occur or exchanging messages asynchronously between applications, these technologies expand the potential of your SQL Server environment. The basic examples provided in this chapter are simply a starting point for the development of your skills with these messaging components. Be sure to read the recommended materials to gain a deeper understanding of Notification Services and Service Broker in preparation for developing production-ready systems for your organization.

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