Welcome to AquaLogic Ensemble

This chapter describes the how to use this book and where to find other resources pertinent to Ensemble. It is divided into the following sections:

How to Use This Book

This guide has been designed to be a reference for administrators of Ensemble. The following sections describe how to use this book:

Audience

This guide is written for users responsible for administering, configuring, and audting Ensemble and Ensemble resources.

Organization

This chapter provides information on how to use this guide and describes other resources available to help install, deploy, upgrade, and administer Ensemble.
Introduction to AquaLogic Ensemble provides an introduction to the features, functionality, and architecture of AquaLogic Ensemble.
The AquaLogic Ensemble Console provides a high-level description of the AquaLogic Ensemble Console and Ensemble Console security and resource ownership.
Proxy Resources describes how to configure AquaLogic Ensemble resources.
Proxy Authentication describes resource access control using AquaLogic Ensemble proxy authentication.
Credential Mapping describes how to configure credential mapping for AquaLogic Ensemble resources.
Policies and Rules describes how to use policies and policy rules to control access to AquaLogic Ensemble resources.
Experience Definitions describes how to configure AquaLogic Ensemble user experiences.
Pagelets describes how to use AquaLogic Ensemble to create and deploy pagelets.
Audit describes how to configure and use the auditing functionality of AquaLogic Ensemble.
Analytics describes how to configure Aqualogic Analytics to accept and report on events from AquaLogic Ensemble.
Extending AquaLogic Ensemble describes ways to extend Ensemble, including customizing the user experience and developing web applications using Ensemble extensions.

Typographical Conventions

Table 1-1 Typographical Conventions
Convention	Typeface	Examples/Notes
Items you need to take action on (such as files or screen elements)	bold	Upload Procedures.doc to the portal. To save your changes, click Apply Changes.
User-defined variables New terms Emphasis Object example names	italic	The migration package file is located in install_dir\serverpackages. Portlets are Web tools embedded in your portal. The URI must be a unique number. The example Knowledge Directory displayed in Figure 5 shows the Human Resources folder.
Text you enter Computer generated text (such as error messages) Code samples	`computer`	Type `Marketing` as the name of your community. This script may generate the following error: `ORA-00942 table or view does not exist` Example: <setting name="SSOCookieIsSecure"> <value xsi:type="xsd:integer">0</value> </setting>
Environment variables	ALL_CAPS	The default location of BEA_HOME is C:\bea.

BEA Documentation and Resources

Table 1-2 BEA Documentation and Resources
Resource	Description
Installation Guide	This guide describes the prerequisites (such as required software) and procedures for installing AquaLogic Ensemble. It is available on http://www.oracle.com/technology/documentation/index.html.
Installation Worksheet	This worksheet allows you to record prerequisite information necessary for installing AquaLogic Ensemble. It is available on http://www.oracle.com/technology/documentation/index.html.
Release Notes	The release notes provide information about new features, issues addressed, and known issues in the release. They are available on http://www.oracle.com/technology/documentation/index.html and on the application CD.
Online Help	The online help is written for all levels of Ensemble users. It describes the user interface for Ensemble and gives detailed instructions for completing tasks in Ensemble. To access online help, click the help icon.
Developer Guides, Articles, API Documentation, Blogs, Newsgroups, and Sample Code	These resources are provided for developers on the BEA dev2dev site (dev2dev.bea.com). They describe how to build custom applications using AquaLogic User Interaction and how to customize AquaLogic User Interaction products and features.
AquaLogic User Interaction (ALUI) and AquaLogic Business Process Management (ALBPM) Support Center	The ALUI and ALBPM Support Center is a comprehensive repository for technical information on ALUI and ALBPM products. From the Support Center, you can access products and documentation, search knowledge base articles, read the latest news and information, participate in a support community, get training, and find tools to meet most of your ALUI and ALBPM-related needs. The Support Center encompasses the following communities: Technical Support Submit online service requests, check the status of your requests, search the knowledge base, access documentation, and download service packs and hotfixes. User Group Participate in user groups; view webinars, presentations, the CustomerConnection newsletter, and the Upcoming Events calendar. Product Center Download product updates, service packs, and patches; view the Product Interoperability matrix (supported third-party products and interoperability between products). Developer Center Download developer tools, view code samples, access technical articles, and participate in discussions. Education Services Review the available education options, then choose courses by role and delivery method (Live Studio, Public Classroom Training, Remote Classroom, Private Training, or Self-Paced eLearning). Profile Center Manage your implementation details, local user accounts, subscriptions, and more. If you do not see the Support Center when you log in to http://support.plumtree.com, contact ALUISupport@bea.com or ALBPMSupport@bea.com for the appropriate access privileges.
Technical Support	If you cannot resolve an issue using the above resources, BEA Technical Support is happy to assist. Our staff is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to handle all your technical support needs. E-mail: ALUISupport@bea.com or ALBPMSupport@bea.com Phone Numbers: USA, Canada +1 866.262.7586 or +1 415.263.1696 EMEA +44 1494 559127 Asia Pacific +61 2.9931.7822 Australia/NZ +61 2.9923.4030 Singapore +1 800.1811.202