Testing and Debugging MIIS Extensions

After you create an extension, you should test and, if necessary, debug it. Because rules extensions are run by a Microsoft Identity Integration Server 2003 service, testing and debugging is different than that in a stand-alone application.

The following topics provide details on how to test and debug rules extensions:

• In-Process and Out-of-Process
• Testing and Debugging
• Attaching the Debugger to the Process
• Setting Breakpoints
• Running an Extension
• Viewing Variables
• Sending Text to the Debug Output Window
• Setting the Build Configuration
• Conditional Compilation
• Debugging an Existing Extension
• Catching Exceptions
• Handling Exceptions
• Logging Extension Messages

Avoid Synchronous Call Pitfalls

Synchronous calls can adversely affect the performance of synchronization processing. Do not make calls to external processes or connected directories at the same time as you are running a management agent run profile; instead, make these calls before or after running a management agent run profile.