A guide to architecting, designing, and building distributed applications with Windows Communication FoundationWindows Communication Foundation is the .NET technology that is used to build service-oriented applications, exchange messages in various communication scenarios, and run workflows. This guide enables developers to create state-of-the-art applications using this technology.Written by a team of Microsoft MVPs and WCF experts, this book explains how the pieces of WCF 4.0 build on each other to provide a comprehensive framework to support distributed enterprise applications. Experienced developers will learn both theory and practical application using the familiar Wrox approach..NET developers will learn to design services, create a hosting environment with Dublin, build cloud-based integrations, and much more.Coverage Includes:Design Principles and PatternsService Contracts and Data ContractsBindings ClientsInstancing Workflow Services Understanding WCF SecurityWCF Security in ActionFederated Authentication in WCF Windows Azure Platform AppFabricCreating a SOA Case Creating the Communication and Integration CaseCreating the Business ProcessHosting