List of Figures

1-1 Classes and Instances

1-2 Java Component Structure

1-3 Oracle Database Java Component Structure

1-4 Class Hierarchy

1-5 Two-Tier Client/Server Configuration

1-6 Garbage Collection

1-7 Interpreter versus Accelerator

1-8 Main Components of the Oracle JVM

2-1 Java Environment Within Each Database Session

2-2 Loading Java into Oracle Database

2-3 Rights to Run Classes

2-4 Invoker-Rights Solution

2-5 Indirect Access

3-1 Native Java Interface

5-1 Calling a Stored Procedure

6-1 Calling a Java Method

8-1 Rule for Drawing an E-R Diagram

8-2 E-R Diagram for Purchase Order Application

8-3 Schema Plan for Purchase Order Application

10-1 Native Compilation Using Accelerator

10-2 Configuring Oracle JVM Memory Parameters

12-1 Web Services Call-In to the Database

12-2 Calling Web Services From Within the Database

12-3 Storing Results from Request in a Virtual Table

12-4 Creating Web Services Call-Out Stubs