Oracle Forms Web Deployment — A 1-Day Course
Synopsis
This course is designed to give delegates practical experience in deploying and running Oracle Forms Applications from release 9i on the web or a company intranet.
Course Objectives
On completion of this course, delegates will be able to:
- Test forms using runform.htm
- Deploy forms for End-Users
- Create application-specific configurations
- Deploy Custom Images and Icons
- Set default environment variables and fonts
- Use the Jinitiator Control Panel
- Implement techniques to improve performance
Suitable For
This course is intended for:
- Software development personnel who need an understanding of the various ways in which Oracle Forms Applications may be customised for deployment on the web.
Prerequisites
- Practical experience in developing basic Forms applications from relase 9i onwards is required.
- Experience of building Oracle Forms applications is essential.
- Some knowledge of HTML and web technology may also prove useful.
Publicly scheduled dates, locations, and prices
London — £350 (+VAT)
- 26 Mar 2010
- 11 Jun 2010
- 6 Aug 2010
- 8 Oct 2010
- 3 Dec 2010
Outline Course Contents
Oracle Forms Services
- Overview
- Forms Compatibility Issues
- Architecture and Components
- The Forms Client
Getting Started
- Preparation
- Default Deployment
- Using runform.htm for Testing
- Generating URL
- Default Configuration Files
- Exercise: Test a Form using runform.htm
- Exercise: Create a URL to Deploy and Test a Form
Configuring Forms Services
- The formsweb.cfg Configuration File
- System and Runform Parameters
- Forms Applet and HTML Tag Parameters
- Archive Parameters
- Creating Application-specific Configurations
- Renaming and Relocating formsweb.cfg
- Customising the base HTML Files
- Exercise: Create Application-specific Configurations
- Exercise: Create a Custom Configuration File
Dealing with Icons and Images
- Boilerplate and HTML Images
- Custom Forms Icons
- Images Loaded at Runtime
- Other Images
- SplashScreen, Background and Logo Images
- Using jar Files
- Exercise: Deploy a Variety of Icons and Images
- Exercise: Create and Use a jar File
Other Configuration Issues
- Icons in Form Builder
- The Environment File default.env
- The Registry File Registry.dat
- Font Mappings
- The web.xml and forms90.conf Configuration Files
- Notes on Configuring for SSO
- JInitiator
- Exercise: Configure registry.dat and default.env
- Exercise: Configure JInitiator
Performance Considerations
- Built-in Optimisation Features
- Using and Customizing JInitiator
- Improving Performance
- Exercise: Implement Features to improve Performance
