13.7 Managing BPEL Domains

BPEL processes (specifically, the suitcase JAR file) are deployed to domains. A BPEL domain allows a developer or administrator to partition a single instance of Oracle BPEL Process Manager into multiple virtual BPEL sections. A BPEL domain is identified by an ID and protected by a password. When Oracle BPEL Process Manager is installed, an initial domain named default is created. The initial password for accessing the default domain or any domain you create is the same as that specified for the oc4jadmin user during installation.

Here are some examples of how to use BPEL domains:

Partition a single Oracle BPEL Process Manager instance into a multideveloper environment. In this case, the domain ID typically identifies the developer owning that domain.
Partition a single Oracle BPEL Process Manager instance into both a development and QA environment. In this case, the domain IDs can be test and qa.
Partition a single Oracle BPEL Process Manager instance into an environment used by multiple departments or partners. In these cases, the domain IDs are the names of the departments or partners.

13.7.1 How to Create BPEL Domains

The Oracle BPEL Control window includes the Domain list to display a list of available domains (in the upper right corner), as shown in Figure 13-8.

Figure 13-8 Oracle BPEL Control: List of Domains

Description of "Figure 13-8 Oracle BPEL Control: List of Domains"

The domain that you are currently logged in to is always displayed.

You can create additional BPEL domains using Oracle BPEL Admin Console. The domains you create are then listed in Oracle BPEL Control.

To create BPEL domains:

On the Oracle BPEL Control login page, select Go to BPEL Admin.
Log in using the oc4jadmin username and password.
Click the BPEL Domains tab.
Click Create New BPEL Domain.
Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new domain with an ID.
Return to Oracle JDeveloper.
Right-click a process.
Select Deploy > connection_name > Refresh.
Select Deploy > connection_name > Deploy to domain_name domain.

where domain_name is the ID you entered in Step 5.
Log in to Oracle BPEL Control.
Select the new domain name from the drop-down list in the upper right corner of Oracle BPEL Control.

The process you deployed in Step 9 displays in the Dashboard tab.

See Oracle BPEL Process Manager Administrator's Guide for more information about Oracle BPEL Admin Console.