Cloud Computing (2.43MB) Presented at: Los Angeles Oracle Users Group (LAOUG) Date: 11/05/2009 Abstract: As the concept of cloud computing rapidly gains momentum, it is generating a mix of excitement, fear and even confusion among the IT community. If you're struggling to separate the hype surrounding cloud computing from reality, this Web briefing is tailored specifically for you. We'll discuss the most pressing concerns of today's IT managers and CIOs including security risks, integration with legacy systems, and changing business needs; how to overcome these concerns; potential benefits; and leading practices for adopting the architecture and integrating data using SOA. Whether you're a potential consumer or provider of the cloud, you won't want to miss this insightful briefing.

Cool ApEx Integration with AJAX, YUI, Google Maps, and more... (5.78MB) Presented at: Los Angeles Oracle Users Group (LAOUG) Date: 11/05/2009 Abstract: This presentation will discuss a number of cool Web development toolkits that you will like want to add into your Apex Web projects. The topics for this presentation include (but won't be limited to): AJAX Basics Apex has great AJAX features build into it Yahoo User Interface Toolkit Google Maps

Building a Flexible UI with APEX (3.72MB) Presented at: Los Angeles Oracle Users Group (LAOUG) Date: 11/05/2009 Abstract: Brad will discuss how he built a GUI and GIS application with ApEx for Independent Nation. Independent Nation is a company that specializes in provide intelligence on independent voters to political campaigns. The application is used to provide that intelligence. Merging voter registration, voter contribution and numerous other data sources, Brad built an application that is dynamic and flexible. The application can easily be used for any other GIS-type applications. It's built on data about people, their properties or addresses they live at, and other information about them. This case study will demonstrate Brad's approach to designing and developing applications that allow customization by changing data, not code.

Wimpy Web Services vs. Powerful Flexible Web Services (5.19MB) Presented at: Los Angeles Oracle Users Group (LAOUG) Date: 11/05/2009 Abstract: In this presentation, Brad will discuss the importance of strong Web Services, the difference between wimpy services and powerful flexible Web services. Many companies today are attaching SOA MBOs to their technical teams. These performance metrics often measure based on quantity rather than quality. What is quality? Reuse? Performance? Flexibility? Brad will discuss this topic in detail. Brad will also discuss building an open API that provides dynamic services and provides a powerful service architecture for any business.

Brad Brown's 2009 LAOUG APEX Demo Apps (65.6KB) Presented at: Los Angeles Oracle Users Group (LAOUG) Date: 11/05/2009 Abstract: These are the APEX demonstration applications that Brad used during his 2009 LAOUG presentations.

Cool Apex Integration with AJAX, YUI, Google Maps, and more. (5.65MB) Presented at: Utah Oracle Users Group (UTOUG) Date: 03/14/2008 Abstract: Years ago I used to discuss performing asynchronous activities with the hidden JavaScript page. With the improvements to JavaScript and our use of XML, Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX) provides functionality we've been using for years, but it's much easier to implement now. This presentation will cover AJAX in a variety of forms. Oracle Application Express (Apex) provides a little known secret called the "On Demand" feature...which allows for AJAX calls back to the database. Google and other companies provide AJAX functionality that you can use for application integration. In this presentation you'll learn how to write your own AJAX server side code and how to make use of existing server side AJAX code. This presentation will also discuss and demonstrate how you can take a series of latitudes and longitudes and turn them into a visual map containing your data using AJAX.

Web 2.0 (8.03MB) Presented at: Northern California Oracle Users Group (NoCOUG) Date: 02/19/2008 Abstract: You've heard the term Web 2.0 and might be wondering exactly what it means to you and your business. You might be wondering what Web 2.0 includes. On the other hand, you might be right in the middle of it all, but noticing that more and more Oracle products seem to offer Web 2.0 entry points. Or maybe you're not using Oracle technology for anything but your backend database. You might be wondering which other products should be under consideration? Which should be avoided? What's a good entry point solution?

Arrow of Truth - Conflict Resolution (2.69MB) Presented at: Northern California Oracle Users Group (NoCOUG) Date: 02/19/2008 Abstract: Have you ever run into a conflict at work or at home, but you had difficulty resolving the problem? By using the methods described in this presentation (the arrow of truth), you will be able to work through issues that otherwise may appear irresolvable. This method works not just at work, but at home too.

Scheduled Queries (171KB) Presented at: Article Date: 09/07/2007 Abstract: For any database application environment, you may wish to run a query and return the results to a list of people on a scheduled basis. This document describes exactly how you can accomplish this goal through scheduled queries. This process is a universally applicable database application. Each example in this paper is driven by data (i.e. queries) in the database.

Advanced APEX DB Tips and Techniques (1.84MB) Presented at: Collaborate Date: 04/15/2007 Abstract: HTML DB (APEX) is a powerful and comprehensive tool. Numerous advanced tips and techniques will be covered in this presentation. These topics include: pop-up windows; complex searches; document management; indexing and searching; "tool tip" or hints; email links; page 0; help text; background jobs; "add to my calendar" feature; saving contacts (VCF); sending mass emails; and more.

Case Study - Using Web Services to seamlessly integrate companies (5.67MB) Presented at: Collaborate Date: 04/15/2007 Abstract: IntelliReal (www.intellireal.com) is a real property market intelligence company. IntelliReal utilizes advanced technology and data aggregation to provide significantly enhanced data mining, accuracy, speed and reduced cost delivering valuation solutions. The Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) provides the foundation for IntelliReal's business-to-business delivery. IntelliReal's customers are able to seemly access the IntelliReal core technology as if that technology is running in their own IT environment. This presentation will include a demonstration of the SOA application in action. IntelliReal uses Oracle Application Express (APEX) as the "sales" tool, but typically delivers their solution from business-to-business using the SOA solutions. This presentation will cover the SOA and how it can change how you work to deliver applications to your customers (and other internal groups).

Quick Web Development using JDeveloper 10g (2.26MB) Presented at: Collaborate Date: 04/15/2007 Abstract: JDeveloper 10g is an amazing development environment. Each new version gets closer to rivaling Oracle Forms. Now with the Oracle Application Developer Framework (ADF), which includes TopLink and Struts, you can quickly and easily develop a GUI/HTML-based Web application using this point-and-click, drag-and-drop development tool.

Oracle XML Best Practices (Sponsored by Select Journal) (2.95MB) Presented at: Collaborate Date: 04/15/2007 Abstract: Are you facing the increasing demands for building SOA infrastructure, adoption industry XML standards, publishing reports over the Internet or handling unstructured data? If so, the XML expert round table session will be your excellent starting point to learn about the existing XML technologies. This panel of experts from the Oracle Product team, IOUG XML experts and customers will focus on best practices for XML, keys for successfully implementing XML and lessons learn. Topics: *XML best practices for data storage *XML best practices for data transformation *XML query best practices *XML validation best practices *XML publishing *Searching XML *XML Database Management (replications, streams, administration) *XML for integration (AQ, DB WS) *Optimizing large scale XML operations

How IntelliReal uses Web Services to Enable Customers to Better Service their Clients (3.80MB) Presented at: Utah Oracle Users Group (UTOUG) Date: 03/20/2007 Abstract: IntelliReal (www.intellireal.com) is a real property market intelligence company. IntelliReal utilizes advanced technology and data aggregation to provide significantly enhanced data mining, accuracy, speed and reduced cost delivering valuation solutions. The Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) provides the foundation for IntelliReal's business-to-business delivery. IntelliReal's customers are able to seemly access the IntelliReal core technology as if that technology is running in their own IT environment. This presentation will include a demonstration of the SOA application in action. IntelliReal uses Oracle Application Express (APEX) as the "sales" tool, but typically delivers their solution from business-to-business using the SOA solutions. This presentation will cover the SOA and how it can change how you work to deliver applications to your customers (and other internal groups).

How IntelliReal used Oracle Application Express to Rapidly Build their Production Environment (4.38MB) Presented at: Utah Oracle Users Group (UTOUG) Date: 03/20/2007 Abstract: IntelliReal's user interface was developed using Oracle Application Express (APEX). With most any technical presentation that you've attended, you're likely always thinking about how to relate your environment to what the speaker is discussing and building a real world application using the tool. This presentation covers a specific business problem that was solved using APEX: delivering a rich user interface for "show." IntelliReal's primary customer base are businesses. Most of the customers actually access the IntelliReal systems using SOA. The APEX application uses the SOA components too. This presentation will discuss the functional requirements, how the application continues to be extended, the net results and cost savings. This presentation will include an online demo and discussion of the components.

Changing the World with Oracle Web Services and the Service Oriented Architecture (4.03MB) Presented at: Rocky Mountain Oracle Users Group (RMOUG) Date: 02/14/2007 Abstract: Web Services are the next logical step in application development. They provide a major step forward in the Internet computing model. There are so many components and continual research going on in this area. This presentation will focus on the things you really need to know and care about with Web Services. This presentation will focus on a practical example of a Web service application of the future.

Advanced APEX DB Tips and Techniques (1.84MB) Presented at: Rocky Mountain Oracle Users Group (RMOUG) Date: 02/14/2007 Abstract: HTML DB (APEX) is a powerful and comprehensive tool. Numerous advanced tips and techniques will be covered in this presentation. These topics include: pop-up windows; complex searches; document management; indexing and searching; "tool tip" or hints; email links; page 0; help text; background jobs; "add to my calendar" feature; saving contacts (VCF); sending mass emails; and more.

How IntelliReal used Oracle Application Express to Rapidly Build their Production Environment (3.16MB) Presented at: Rocky Mountain Oracle Users Group (RMOUG) Date: 11/17/2006 Abstract: IntelliReal (www.intellireal.com) is a real property market intelligence company. IntelliReal utilizes advanced technology and data aggregation to provide significantly enhanced data mining, accuracy, speed and reduced cost delivering valuation solutions. IntelliReal's user interface was developed using Oracle Application Express (APEX). With most any technical presentation that you’ve attended, you’re likely always thinking about how to relate your environment to what the speaker is discussing and building a real world application using the tool. This presentation covers a specific business problem that was solved using APEX: delivering a rich user interface for "show." IntelliReal's primary customer base are businesses. Most of the customers actually access the IntelliReal systems using SOA. The APEX application uses the SOA components too. This presentation will discuss the functional requirements, how the application continues to be extended, the net results and cost savings. This presentation will include an online demo and discussion of the components.

How IntelliReal is using Web Services to enable customers to better service their clients (3.42MB) Presented at: Rocky Mountain Oracle Users Group (RMOUG) Date: 11/17/2006 Abstract: IntelliReal (www.intellireal.com) is a real property market intelligence company. IntelliReal utilizes advanced technology and data aggregation to provide significantly enhanced data mining, accuracy, speed and reduced cost delivering valuation solutions. The Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) provides the foundation for IntelliReal's business-to-business delivery. IntelliReal's customers are able to seemly access the IntelliReal core technology as if that technology is running in their own IT environment. This presentation will include a demonstration of the SOA application in action. IntelliReal uses Oracle Application Express (APEX) as the "sales" tool, but typically delivers their solution from business-to-business using the SOA solutions. This presentation will cover the SOA and how it can change how you work to deliver applications to your customers (and other internal groups).

Quick Web Development using JDeveloper 10g (2.14MB) Presented at: Rocky Mountain Oracle Users Group (RMOUG) Date: 11/17/2006 Abstract: JDeveloper 10g is an amazing development environment. Each new version gets closer to rivaling Oracle Forms. Now with the Oracle Application Developer Framework (ADF), which includes TopLink and Struts, you can quickly and easily develop a GUI/HTML-based Web application using this point-and-click, drag-and-drop development tool. This presentation will show you how to: Map a database object into an ADF Business Component - a persistent business object using BC4J An ADF Business Component view object - providing the data access An ADF Business Component Application Module - providing the business services The ADF Data Bindings and Control components - the "Model" in MVC The Struts Controller - the "Controller" in MVC The Java Server Page - the "View" in MVC In one hour you'll learn how to quickly develop an application using JDeveloper 10g.

Case Study - Using Web Services to seamlessly integrate companies (5.67MB) Presented at: Oracle Open World (OOW) Date: 10/21/2006 Abstract: IntelliReal (www.intellireal.com) is a real property market intelligence company. IntelliReal utilizes advanced technology and data aggregation to provide significantly enhanced data mining, accuracy, speed and reduced cost delivering valuation solutions. The Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) provides the foundation for IntelliReal's business-to-business delivery. IntelliReal's customers are able to seemly access the IntelliReal core technology as if that technology is running in their own IT environment. This presentation will include a demonstration of the SOA application in action. IntelliReal uses Oracle Application Express (APEX) as the "sales" tool, but typically delivers their solution from business-to-business using the SOA solutions. This presentation will cover the SOA and how it can change how you work to deliver applications to your customers (and other internal groups).