2.1 Introduction to the SOA Order Booking Application

In this sample application, Global Company sells electronic devices through many channels, including a web-based client application. The ordering process interacts with various internal and external applications to complete the order. These applications include a customer relationship management (CRM) system, a credit validation system, and systems at two external suppliers. For example, the two suppliers, Rapid Manufacturer and Select Manufacturer, are sent information for every order. As part of the order process, they each return a price for which they would supply the items in the order. A condition in the process determines which supplier will be assigned the order.

In order to view the demo (both the code and the applications at runtime), you need to install Oracle SOA Suite and Oracle JDeveloper, then configure the J2EE container for the SOA Order Booking application. You then need to download and deploy the separate applications that are part of the demonstration. Once all are installed and running, you can view the code using Oracle JDeveloper. You can also view the application at runtime by registering as a new customer (or logging in as an existing customer) and placing an order. You can also use the various monitoring tools as the order makes its way through the process.

Read this chapter to understand:

• How to install the SOA Order Booking application

• How to view and work with the SOA Order Booking application

• The separate components and applications that make up the SOA Order Booking application