20.1.7 About Integrating with Oracle BI Publisher
Oracle recommends that you employ Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) when integrating Oracle Application Express with Oracle BI Publisher. Once SSL (HTTPS protocol) is configured for your Oracle BI Publisher server, you must create a wallet and specify the HTTPS protocol for the Report Server in the internal administration Environment Settings.
See Also:
Configuring Wallet Information and Configuring Report Printing for an Instance in Oracle APEX Administration Guide
Parent topic: Understanding Administrator Security Best Practices