Microsoft Queuing Frameworks: SQL Service Broker Vs. MSMQ

Microsoft offers two queuing frameworks to its 'Brand' of developers: MSMQ and SQL Service Broker. These two frameworks offer many of the same features, but differ in some important areas that might affect which a developer chooses for his or her queuing project. MSMQ is a time-tested technology, while SQL Service Broker is new to most developers. This paper outlines some of the differences and may help a developer to make an informed choice when selecting a queuing technology.