Organizations increasingly need to deal with unstructured processes that traditional business process management (BPM) suites are not designed to deal with. High-risk, yet high-value, loan origination or credit approvals, police investigations, and healthcare patient treatment are just a few examples of areas where a level of uncertainty makes outcome and execution of work flow non-deterministic. Case management is a way to govern and control these unstructured processes and non-deterministic outcomes. Oracle recently completed its BPM technology stack with broad case management functionality and is now able to deliver case management capabilities in a variety of flavors that combine packaged applications and middleware technology. Oracle Case Management Solutions is the first book to translate case management from a business problem perspective into appropriate Oracle product usage. Covering the key Oracle technologies that support case management solution components, it explains how to conceptualize and implement quality case management solutions with these products. The team of authors consists of leading industry consultants engaged in providing case management solutions as well as veteran software product management professionals dealing with tools for building case management applications. The authors share insights gained through their extensive case management experience in terms of its use in solving real-world business problems and in applying technologies to create efficient fit-for-purpose computer applications that embody modern computing trends. Detailing a proven solution architecture and reliable roadmap for case management implementation and adoption, the book includes tutorials with step-by-step instructions on building case management solutions using Oracle Siebel and Oracle BPM suites.

Now available in paperback-- Pro Oracle Spatial for Oracle Database 11g shows how to take advantage of Oracle Databases built--in feature set for working with location--based data. A great deal of the information used in business today is associated with location in some way, and analysis of that data is becoming ever more important in today's mobile and highly connected world. In Pro Oracle Spatial for Oracle Database 11g, authors Ravi Kothuri and Albert Godfrind address: * The special nature of spatial data and its role in professional and consumer applications * Issues in spatial data management such as modeling, storing, accessing, and analyzing spatial data * The Oracle Spatial solution and the integration of spatial data into enterprise databases * How spatial information is used to understand business and support decisions, to manage customer relations, and to better serve private and corporate users When you read Pro Oracle Spatial for Oracle Database 11g, you're learning from the very best. Ravi Kothuri is a key member of Oracle's Spatial development team.Albert Godfrind consults widely with Oracle clients on the implementation of Oracle Spatial, develops training courses, and presents frequently at conferences. Together they have crafted a technically sound and authoritative fountain of information on working with spatial data in the Oracle database.What you'll learn * About new Oracle Spatial features in Oracle Database 11g, including support for the European Petroleum Standards Group (EPSG) data model, the ability to publish to Google Earth, integration with Google Maps, and much more * The use of Oracles built-in SDO_GEOMETRY data type for storing location--based data * How to geocode your data, beginning with postal addresses and ending with SDO_GEOMETRY objects that enable future analysis as well as forming the foundation of working with spatial data within Oracle * How to create and display maps to help you visualize and analyze your geocoded data * About network modeling, which is useful in computing routes, travel distances, and proximity based upon travel time How to optimize analysis of your spatial data by creating spatial indexes and custom operators Who this book is for Pro Oracle Spatial for Oracle Database 11g is aimed at software developers who wish to develop applications using Oracles extensive and strong support for working with spatial, or geocoded, data.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Install and Configure Grid Control to Manage Your Oracle Landscape Build a robust grid computing infrastructure with guidance from an Oracle expert who developed and taught the Grid Control Deep Dive class to Oracle Consulting. Featuring real-world examples and best practices, Oracle Enterprise Manager 10g Grid Control Implementation Guide explains how to reliably and cost-effectively deploy a dynamic Grid Control environment. Learn how to lay the preinstallation groundwork, configure targets for monitoring, create services, implement security, and fine-tune performance. You'll also get full coverage of backup and recovery strategies and high-availability techniques. Prepare infrastructure hosts for Grid Control rollout Install the Oracle management repository, service, and agents Select the Grid Control installation options that fit your needs Discover and manage host, database, and application server targets Set target metrics and policies according to best practices Optimize performance and availability of your Grid Control framework Secure the Grid Control framework to protect data transmitted between components

"Pro Oracle Spatial for Oracle Database 11g"shows how to take advantage of Oracle Databases builtin feature set for working with locationbased data. A great deal of the information used in business today is associated with location in some way, and analysis of that data is becoming ever more important in today's mobile and highly connected world. In "Pro Oracle Spatial for Oracle Database 11g," authors Ravi Kothuri and Albert Godfrind address: The special nature of spatial data and its role in professional and consumer applications Issues in spatial data management such as modeling, storing, accessing, and analyzing spatial data The Oracle Spatial solution and the integration of spatial data into enterprise databases How spatial information is used to understand business and support decisions, to manage customer relations, and to better serve private and corporate users

When you read "Pro Oracle Spatial for Oracle Database 11g," you're learning from the very best. Ravi Kothuri is a key member of Oracle's Spatial development team. Albert Godfrind consults widely with Oracle clients on the implementation of Oracle Spatial, develops training courses, and presents frequently at conferences. Together they have crafted a technically sound and authoritative fountain of information on working with spatial data in the Oracle database. What you'll learn About new Oracle Spatial features in Oracle Database 11g, including support for the European Petroleum Standards Group (EPSG) data model, the ability to publish to Google Earth, integration with Google Maps, and much more The use of Oracles built-in SDO_GEOMETRY data type for storing locationbased data How to geocode your data, beginning with postal addresses and ending with SDO_GEOMETRY objects that enable future analysis as well as forming the foundation of working with spatial data within Oracle How to create and display maps to help you visualize and analyze your geocoded data About network modeling, which is useful in computing routes, travel distances, and proximity based upon travel time How to optimize analysis of your spatial data by creating spatial indexes and custom operators Who this book is for

"Pro Oracle Spatial for Oracle Database 11g" is aimed at software developers who wish to develop applications using Oracles extensive and strong support for working with spatial, or geocoded, data.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Design and Deploy Highly Responsive Data-Driven Web 2.0 Applications Deliver next-generation user capabilities and client-side services in your Oracle-based Web applications by combining the powerful features of AJAX and PHP. Written by Web 2.0 programming experts, Oracle Database AJAX & PHP Web Application Development shows you how to design faster, lighter, more responsive Web applications while reducing code support and creation time. You'll learn how to develop modular AJAX and PHP code, add dynamically updated content, and implement click-to-edit and drag-and-drop functionality. You'll also get details on incorporating cutting-edge mashup, reporting, and communication features. Build robust Web applications that utilize the latest AJAX, PHP, and modularity techniques Construct AJAX and PHP objects, controllers, iframes, and models Simplify programming with reusable modules, open-source libraries, and templates Optimize scalability, availability, performance, and security Auto-refresh Web pages and execute XML calls using the HttpRequest object Add HTML drill-down tables, DOM drag-and-drop, and click-to-edit features Retrieve data from external sources using Remote Procedure Calls and Pear-based services Solve browser navigation button, bookmarking, and history tracking issues Allow end users to customize Web pages using tracking, JSON, and mashups Facilitate client-side communication with VOIP, IM, targeted reporting, and file sharing

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. FOREWORD by Tom Kyte Your Must-Have Guide to Everything New in Oracle Database 11g Realize the full potential of Oracle Database 11g with help from the experts. Written by Robert G. Freeman, and with insightful commentary throughout from Arup Nanda, this Oracle Press guide offers full details on the architectural changes, database administration upgrades, availability and recovery revisions, security enhancements, and programming innovations. Every new and updated feature is covered and presented with screenshots, code samples, tables, and charts. Find out how to take full advantage of all the new and improved capabilities of Oracle Database 11g, including: New Oracle Automatic Storage Management features, such as Fast Disk Resync, Compatibility Attributes, Preferred Mirror Read, and Rolling Upgrade components Improved Automated Memory Management capabilities New database design features, such as virtual columns, tablespace encryption, and true table-level data compression New Database Advisors for data recovery and repair, partitioning, and streams performance New tuning features, such as Automatic SQL Tuning and SQL Performance Analyzer Enhancements to Oracle RMAN, including active database duplication and UNDO backup optimization Improved auditing and security capabilities Advanced BI, data warehousing, and partitioning features New SQL and PL/SQL enhancements

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Develop and Deploy Fast, Secure Web ApplicationsEven if you have limited programming experience, you can develop and deploy professional-quality applications using Oracle's new rapid web application development tool. Oracle HTML DB Handbook shows you how to quickly create secure and scalable web applications that can be instantly deployed. Learn how you can consolidate spreadsheets and desktop databases into an Oracle Database and share your applications over the web. You'll also get details on administration and security. Real-world sample projects get you started using Oracle HTML DB right away. Install and configure Oracle HTML DB Work with Oracle database objects using SQL Workshop Create, review, edit, run and delete application elements with the HTML DB Application Builder Work with themes and templates Create, edit, and delete HTML DB pages Work with reports and process forms Implement navigational elements in applications Administer and manage applications and users Add computations, processes, and validations to applications Implement HTML DB security measures

The Essential Resource for All Oracle Database Administrators

Maintain a high-performance Oracle enterprise database with help from this exclusive Oracle Press guide. "Oracle Database 10"g" DBA Handbook" explains how to install Oracle Database 10"g," or upgrade from an earlier version, and take full advantage of all the new and improved management, scalability, availability, and security features. Written by Oracle experts, the book covers Automatic Undo Management, Oracle Real Application Clusters, Oracle Recovery Manager, Oracle Data Guard, and much more. Plan tablespaces--including bigfiles and multiple temporary tablespaces--and physical database layout Manage disk space and CPU usage Use Automatic Undo Management to manage transactions Tune queries using the SQL Access Advisor Monitor and tune your database with the Automated Workload Repository and STATSPACK Implement fine-grained security using authentication, authorization, and auditing techniques Automate the management of the memory areas Enable high availability using Oracle Real Application Clusters Perform backup and recovery with Oracle Recovery Manager Use Oracle Data Guard and the flashback features for data protection and disaster recovery Manage Very Large Databases (VLDB) and distributed databases

About the Authors: Kevin Loney is a senior technical management consultant with TUSC, a Chicago-based consultancy providing Oracle solutions. He has been an Oracle developer and DBA since 1987, and has written for Oracle Magazine and Oracle Press since 1990. In 2002, he was named Oracle Magazine's Editors' Choice as Consultant of the Year. He is a frequent and highly rated speaker at local and international Oracleuser groups. Bob Bryla is an Oracle 8, 8"i," 9 and 10"g" Certified Professional with more than 15 years of experience in database design, database application development, training, and Oracle database administration. He is the primary Internet database designer and an Oracle DBA at Lands' End in Dodgeville, Wisconsin.

A data-driven, fact-based, quantitative text on Oracle performance and scalability

With database concepts and theories clearly explained in Oracle's context, readers quickly learn how to fully leverage Oracle's performance and scalability capabilities at every stage of designing and developing an Oracle-based enterprise application. The book is based on the author's more than ten years of experience working with Oracle, and is filled with dependable, tested, and proven performance optimization techniques.

"Oracle Database Performance and Scalability" is divided into four parts that enable readers to progressively learn and apply new skills:

Part 1, Getting Started with Oracle, describes how to set up a working Oracle environment, offering a quick tour to illustrate major database concepts

Part 2, Oracle Architecture from Performance and Scalability Perspectives, explains all the major database concepts and architectural features that readers need to know to optimize Oracle performance and scalability

Part 3, Optimizing Oracle Performance and Scalability, offers hands-on instructions to optimize and fine-tune performance and scalability for all database applications

Part 4, Case Studies: Oracle Meeting Real-World Performance and Scalability Challenges, sets forth quantitative case studies based on the author's first-hand experience that demonstrate how readers can apply proven techniques to dramatically improve the performance and scalability of actual database products

In addition to case studies, this book offers a detailed secure online banking application as an example, making it possible for readers to fully explore Oracle's performance and scalability features on their own. "Oracle Database Performance and Scalability" is an ideal text for pre-conditioning college students and training software developers.

Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (Ajax) is a web technique used to transfer data between a browser and server asynchronously without posting the web page to the server. "Asynchronously" implies that the processing of the web page continues while the Ajax request is sent to the server and a response is received from the server. The web page, or section(s) of the web page, is refreshed with the Ajax response without reposting the web page. Ajax has the following advantages over non-Ajax web applications.

- Reduced response time and reduced server load, as the complete web page is not reposted.

- Reduced bandwidth of web applications as only data is transferred and the HTML format is applied in the browser.

- Separation of data, format and style.

The book covers web search and RSS Feed with Ajax as well as form validation with Ajax frameworks for Java, JSP, JSF, and PHP. It discusses using Ajax in Oracle JDeveloper and is IDE based. JDeveloper has the following advantages over Eclipse IDE.

- JDeveloper 11g provides an integrated JavaScript Editor for Ajax/Web development.

- It also provides a PHP extension.

- JDeveloper has a built-in support for JSF and for JDBC.

This text serves as a complete guide to designing databases for optimal performance. A proper data model is the single most important aspect of database performance, and this book is a complete guide to designing databases to utilize database structures, using examples from the popular Oracle database. Not just a theory book, it combines data modeling theory with Oracle data structures. Physical Database Design Using Oracle shows how to model a structure for use by Oracle to achieve the highest performance.

Focusing on tried and true best practice techniques in cross-technology based Oracle embedded programming, this book provides authoritative guidance for improving your code compilation and execution. Geared towards IT professionals developing Oracle-based Web-enabled applications in PL/SQL, Java, C, C++, .NET, Perl, and PHP, it covers application development from concepts to customization, following a pragmatic approach to design, coding, testing, deployment, and customization explaining how to maximize embedded programming practices.

Oracle Embedded Programming and Application Development explains application development frameworks using 3GL and 4GL high-level language code as embedded code segments across .NET, Java, and Open Source technologies, in conjunction with SQL and/or PL/SQL and the Oracle RDBMS through version 11gR2. It also:

• Features pluggable code using parameterized constructs to promote code reuse
• Explains when to use a particular embedded language as a best fit for specific applications
• Highlights design considerations that reduce the probability of errors, enable quick resolution, and boost performance in terms of enabling a Fast-Actionable-Synchronized-Tested (FAST) solution implementation
• Provides best practice techniques that can enhance any application development code-design methodology for a better, easier, faster, cheaper, and pervasive solution that in turn helps achieve a Better Business Benefit (B-B-B)

This practical guide details techniques for constructing architecture and code design methodologies for live application development projects that can be generalized and standardized as application development and code design frameworks. Cover to cover, the text provides an understanding of how the designed, developed, and deployed solutions conform to emerging and next-generation trends. It also discusses the conformance and usage of Web 2.0-based RIA functionality and regulatory compliance practices involving auditing and security.

Praise for:

"Taking an Oracle-centric approach, Lakshman skillfully guides you through the maze of various popular programming languages and environments including .NET, C/C++, Perl, PHP, Java, and even SQL and PL/SQL not only showing you how they interact with Oracle but also which language is the best fit for a given situation."
John Kanagaraj, Executive Editor, IOUG SELECT Journal