"Dublin" is the code name for a set of service extensions added to IIS 7.0 and Windows Server 2008. These extensions enable a rich set of management capabilities targeted at WCF and Windows Workflow (WF) applications. Specifically, this includes support for durable services and long-running WF workflows.
Today, WF developers are forced to make all sorts of decisions and trade-offs when choosing a host for their workflow. While strides have been made, there is no clear, easy choice. Dublin offers a consistent WF host that provides automatic support for important WF concepts like persistence and messaging. Dublin also supplies administrators with a coherent way to view and interact with running and suspended workflows.
Speaking of administration, that's really where Dublin solves a problem with current WCF and WF hosting options. Today, there is no straightforward way to iterate all WCF services on a web site or get a consolidated view of service status....