Setting Up

To be able to work through all the content and examples of this book, you need to set up some software and download some data and code. Specifically:

  • You need to have Oracle Database 11g and Oracle Spatial installed and configured.
  • You need to have Oracle MapViewer (part of Oracle Application Server) installed and configured. The instructions for installing and configuring MapViewer are in Chapter 12.
  • You need to download data and scripts for this book from the Apress website (www.apress.com).

The Oracle software (Database 11g, Application Server, and MapViewer) is available for download from the Oracle Technology Network website at www.oracle.com/technology/products. Note that any software you download from the Oracle Technology ...

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