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Oracle SOA Suite 11g Handbook

Name: Oracle SOA Suite 11g Handbook
Author: Lucas Jellema
ISBN: 9780071608985

by Lucas Jellema

September 2010

Intermediate to advanced

656 pages

26h 32m

English

McGraw Hill Computing

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Oracle SOA Suite 11g Handbook
Copyright Page
Contents
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
PART I
1 A Typical Case of SOA: Introduction of St. Matthews Hospital Center
Introduction to St. Matthews Hospital CenterHistoryTrends in Healthcare and HospitalsThe Hospital from an Architectural Point of ViewBusiness Architecture ViewInformation Architecture ViewTechnical Architecture ViewSummary
2 Introduction to Service-Oriented Architecture
Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)SOA from a Business Point of ViewSOA from an Architectural Point of ViewSOA from an Implementation Point of ViewSummaryThe eAppointment Pilot Project

3 Oracle Fusion Middleware and SOA Suite 11g
History of Middleware and SOA in OracleThe Mists of Time—Until 2001Industry Standards: From 1998 until NowNot Invented Here (2001–2008)Complete, Open, and Integrated—2009 and BeyondSOA Suite 11g: The Key ComponentsAdaptersEvent Delivery NetworkOracle Service BusBusiness Activity Monitoring (BAM) ServerFusion Middleware Infrastructure and WebLogic Server 11gDesign TimeRelated Suites and Products in FMW 11gGetting Started with SOA Suite 11gInstallation of SOA Suite 11gCreate and Run the “HelloWorld” of Service Composite ApplicationsMigrating from SOA Suite 10.1.3Summary
PART II
4 XML and Web Services Fundamentals
Kicking the Tires on the eAppointment ProjectIntroduction to XMLXML DocumentsData Design for XML—XML Schema Definitions (XSD)The Service Contract: Introducing WSDLAnalyzing the Service Interface According to WSDLDemo: Create the Simplest Web Service ImplementationSummary
5 First Steps with BPEL and the Database Adapter
Introducing the Business Process Execution Language (BPEL)BPEL IngredientsImplementing the Composite PatientDataServiceThe PatientDataService BPEL Process in More DetailEssential BPEL ActivitiesThe Assign Activity and the Use of XPath in BPELAccessing the Database from a BPEL ProcessA Simple Select Service to Retrieve the Patient IdentifierSummary
6 Process-Oriented BPEL
The Start of the Appointment ProcessScope and SequenceFlow for Parallel Execution of BPEL ActivitiesInvoking a Synchronous Web Service: Prepare InstructionsInvoking an Asynchronous Service: Calling the Appointment SchedulerImplementing the (Mock) Asynchronous SchedulerServiceCalling the Asynchronous SchedulerServiceSending Notifications from the BPEL ProcessReceiving Request Messages in Running BPEL InstancesConsuming an Asynchronous Event: Handling a CancellationRequest Appointment Details from the PatientAppointmentService InstanceDealing with and Compensating for Exceptional CircumstancesHandling Exceptions in BPEL ProcessesUndoing BPEL Scope Results Through Compensation HandlersSummary
7 Mediator Service for Straight Talk and No Nonsense
The Mediator: From the Real World to the World Inside the SOA SuiteThe Mediator Inside the SOA SuiteProcessing Files with Appointment RequestsIntroducing the Mediator and the File Adapter: Routing and TransformationSending the Appointment Requests to the Patient Appointment ServiceAdding Flexibility Using Filtering and Transformation of MessagesContent-based Routing for External Appointment RequestsMoving to Canonical Messages Using Domain Value MapsValue Mapping with Domain Value MapsAlternative Means for Value TranslationAppointment Requests via a Web ApplicationOpening Up the Composite to a New Message ProducerDecoupling the Database Adapter ServiceDecoupling the PatientAppointmentService BPEL ProcessSummary
8 Rules Rule—on Decision Services
Deriving the Type of the AppointmentCreating a Business Rule Service ComponentSeparating Out Business Logic Using Business RulesThe Rationale Behind Business RulesBusiness Rule ArchitectureSystem Parameters and Global FormulasSetting Up the Central Library of System ParametersAdding Formulas to the Central LibraryUsing a Decision Table to Establish the Appointment’s PriorityIntroducing the Decision Table at StarbucksLogic for Determining the Appointment’s PrioritySummary
9 Event-Driven Architecture for Super Decoupling
Event-Driven Architecture for Super DecouplingIntroducing the Event Delivery NetworkFirst Round with EDN: Consuming EventsSynchronizing Patient Data Using the Event Delivery NetworkCreating Picky Subscriptions Using Filter ExpressionsPublishing Patient Details Change EventsPublishing Database Events via Advanced QueuingPublishing EDN Events from BPEL ComponentsEvent Delivery Network in SCA and BPELAnalyzing the SCA Configuration Around EDN and EventsDecoupling Two-way Services Using the Discussion Forum ApproachIntroducing the Discussion Forum PatternA First Stab at the Decoupling from a Two-way Service Using the Discussion Forum ApproachThe Discussion Forums Pattern in ActionExtending the Event-based Patient Data ServiceJudging the Discussion Forum PatternSummary
10 The Missing Link: The Human Service Provider
Introducing the Human Task ServiceArchitecture of the Human Task ServiceExploring the Task Service in DetailDefining the First Human Task—Approve Highest PrioritySteps for Implementing the Human Task ArbitrateHighPriorityExtend the Task ArbitrateHighPriority with Notification and Group AssignmentThe Scheduler Service—Beyond Mere DecisionsTasks with Complex OutcomesAcceptance of New Patient: Complex Task RoutingAccepting a New PatientIntegrate the Task in the PatientDataService BPEL ComponentSee Some Action: Requesting an Appointment for a New PatientAdvanced Features for Human TasksBusiness Rules for Task AllocationJava and WebService API for Human Workflow ServicesTodo List Service Portlet in WebCenterDatabase Views for Inspecting Task DetailsUsing Excel as an Alternative Worklist ApplicationHuman Task CallbacksCustom Task Allocation and Escalation MechanismsSummary
11 Business Process Management with BPEL and BPMN
Business Process Management (BPM)BPM from an Architectural Point of ViewDesign GuidelinesTools to Facilitate BPM EffortsImplementing Business Processes Through BPEL and Human Tasks“Accept New Patient” as a Multitask ProcessIntroducing BPMN Service ComponentsComparing BPMN and BPELAuxiliary Applications for BPMN ProcessesDesigning the “Treatment Approval” Workflow Using BPMNSimulate the Execution of the Business ProcessImplement the Treatment Approval ProcessRun the Business Process and Track Its ProgressRevising the Business ProcessOnline Redefinition of the BPM Process Through the Process ComposerRunning the Revised Business ProcessSummary
12 Leveraging Java in Composite Applications
Java Integration in Various WaysJMS Adapter ServicesEJB Service Adapter and ADF BindingSocket AdapterSpring Context ComponentJava InsideBPEL Entity Variables Bound to Service Data ObjectsInvoking SOA Suite from JavaUsing the JMS Adapter to Loosely Couple with Java ApplicationsUsing the JMS Adapter to Integrate with the Finance Department’s Java ApplicationEmbedding Java Logic in BPEL ProcessesUsing Embedded Java in a BPEL ProcessThe Spring Context Service Component for Custom Java Service ComponentsUsing the Spring Context Service ComponentLeveraging the Outbound EJB BindingCreate the EJBs and Configure the EJB Adapter ReferenceExposing SOA Composite Applications as EJBInbound EJB BindingInbound ADF BindingSummary
13 Enterprise-Level Decoupling with Oracle Service Bus
Introducing the Oracle Service BusFunctions Performed by the Oracle Service BusOSB at St MatthewsOracle Service Bus Product History and ArchitectureSending Invoices to Patients Who Had AppointmentsDecoupling Between Business DomainsThe PatientAppointmentService and External PartiesAdding a Virtualization LayerRequesting the Appointment Status via E-mailInbound and Outbound E-mail Transport in OSBImplementing the RequestAppointmentStatusPerEmail Proxy ServiceService Result Caching for the Retrieve Appointment Status Business ServiceRequesting the Appointment Status via RESTRESTifying OSB ServicesParallel Processing of Appointment Requests Using Split-JoinParallel and Batch-wise Processing in OSBChoosing Between OSB and SCA Composites (and Mediators)Rules of Thumb for Choosing Between OSB and SCA CompositeSummary
14 Service Components and Composite Applications According to SCA
Artifacts According to the SCA SpecificationService ComponentsService CompositesThe SCA Way of Designing and Developing ApplicationsReuse of Service Components and CompositesNested Service CompositesGranularity of Service CompositesService Composites Are the Unit Of…Splitting or Merging Service CompositesSummary
PART III
15 For Your Eyes Only
The Case for SecurityIT SecuritySecurity and SOASo What Exactly Is IT Security in a World of Services?Best Practices for Applying IT SecurityTransport Versus Message SecurityAgents and Gateways PatternSecurity in Oracle Fusion Middleware 11gSecurity OverviewOracle Web Services Manager (OWSM)Case: Securing SOA CompositesInspecting the SOA CompositeIdentity AdministrationAuthentication Using WS-SecurityAuthorization Using WS-SecurityEnsuring Integrity and Confidentiality Using Transport SecurityMonitoring Access to the BPEL ComponentApplying Security Using JDeveloperSummary
16 What Is Going On: Monitoring SOA Composite Applications
Monitoring Instances of Composite ApplicationsDashboard and Aggregate MetricsInstance InspectionEnriching the Composite Instance Audit TrailResponding to Exceptions in Composite ExecutionPolicy-based Fault-Handling FrameworkRejected MessagesManaging Composite InstancesDeleting Composite InstancesSummary
17 Lifecycle Management: Testing and Dealing with Environmental Change
Building and Deploying SOA Composite ApplicationsPre- or Post-Deployment OperationsCompiling, Building, and Deploying from JDeveloperBuilding and Deploying from the Command LineDeploying Through the Enterprise Manager ConsoleEnvironmentally Friendly Customization Using Configuration PlansCreating Configuration PlansApplying a Configuration Plan During DeploymentAutomated Unit Testing for Composite ApplicationsAutomated TestingUnit Testing in SOA Suite 11gEmbracing ChangeDynamically Adjusting Application BehaviorChanging Composite ApplicationsSummary
18 Tactical Management and Governance
Introducing GovernanceImplementing GovernanceMDS Repository for Managing and Reusing Shared ArtifactsUsing MDS with SOA Suite 11gAdministration of MDS RepositoriesService Inventory for Gathering and PublishingDIY Service RegistryOracle Service RegistryOracle Enterprise RepositorySummary
PART IV
19 From Live Data to Real-time Insight and Action Using Complex Event Processing and Business Activity Monitoring
Sorting Out the Real-time Data AvalancheComplex Event ProcessingEvent Processing and Monitoring in the SOA SuiteAnalyzing Continuous Data Streams Through Complex Event ProcessingData-rich Business Areas, Ready for the HarvestThe Product Architecture of Complex Event ProcessorMonitoring Temperature SensorsGetting Started with CEPCreating the CEP Application TemperatureReadingsProcessorTest Run: Pinpointing a Malfunctioning SensorPromotion from a Simple, Anonymous Signal to a Business EventIntegrating CEP with SOA CompositesOracle BAM: Real-time Business Activity MonitoringBusiness Scenarios for BAMThe BAM Product ArchitectureFeeding the Output from the Complex Event Processor into the Business Activity MonitoringReporting on Temperature Sensor ReadingsProducing an Alert upon Fierce Temperature DeviationsIntegrating SOA Composites into Business Activity MonitoringBAM Adapter: Monitoring New Patient AppointmentsSending Appointment Status Updates to BAMCreating the St Matthews Appointment DashboardBAM Detecting the Scheduling Non-EventFine-grained BPEL Tracking Using BAM Sensor ActionsIntroducing the BAM Sensor ActionMonitoring the Service Level of the Patient Data ServiceTracking BPEL Process Execution Using Business Activity Monitoring and the Monitor ExpressApplying Monitors to the PatientAppointmentService BPEL ProcessSeeing Monitor Express in ActionSummary
20 ADF as UI Glue (and More) in FMW
Very-High-Level Architecture of ADFCustom User Interface to Request an AppointmentDeveloping the Web Application Using ADFCreating a Custom Human Task Form for ScheduleAppointmentDeveloping Custom User Interfaces for Human TasksCreating Real-time Dashboards Based on BAM in Custom ADF ApplicationsImplementing the Appointment Dashboard as a Custom ADF ApplicationADF Business Components Feeding Events into the EDNPublishing the PatientHasMoved Event from ADF Business ComponentsCreating a SOA Composite Application to Consume PatientHasMoved EventsImproving the Efficiency and Elegance of the PatientDataService Using SDO-Bound BPEL Variables—Tighter Data Integration for BPEL ProcessesBPEL Entity Variables Bound to Service Data ObjectsInfusing the PatientDataService Application with SDO InteractionAn Entity Variable Has a Live Connection with the SDOImplementing the Retrieve Patient OperationSummary
21 The Bigger Picture: SOA for User Interfaces, SaaS, and the Cloud
Integration at the User Interface LevelAlternative Methods for User Interface IntegrationSoftware as a Service and SOA Across the CloudConcerns, Risks, and ChallengesRequirements for SaaS ApplicationsSummary
A Migration from SOA Suite 10g to 11g
Overview of the MigrationRun-time EnvironmentSoftware Running on OC4JWeb ServicesMoving from Different Standards and Technologies to SCAHistorical Proliferation of ESB and BPEL ComponentsReusability Is the Key!Migrating ESB and BPEL 10g ProjectsUpgrading SOA Suite 10g Projects Using JDeveloper 11gUpgrading SOA Suite 10g Projects Using AntComparing 10g and 11g Project FilesSummary
Index

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Master Oracle SOA Suite 11g

Design and implement an agile service-oriented enterprise computing infrastructure using the detailed information in this Oracle Press guide. Written by an Oracle ACE director, Oracle SOA Suite 11g Handbook uses a hands-on case study to illustrate each programming, management, and governance concept. Get expert techniques for modeling and implementing complex business processes and deploying and securing Web services, while maximizing decoupling and code reuse.

Install Oracle SOA Suite 11g or migrate from a previous version
Design and develop composite applications using SCA and SDO
Model processes using BPEL, BPMN, and human task components
Connect components through mapping and filtering with Oracle Mediator
Apply the principles of event-driven architecture through complex event processing, the event delivery network, and Oracle Business Activity Monitoring server
Benefit from the power of Java through the Spring component and the interaction with Oracle
Validate, enrich, transform, route, and operate on data using the Oracle Service Bus
Deploy, test, and manage composite applications from the Oracle Enterprise Manager control console

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