Options for Running Java Web Start

Dec 9, 2020 | Forms

Java Web Start (JWS) is a more secure way of running your Oracle Forms applications compared to the now deprecated plugin option. With JWS, you can launch your Oracle Forms application by downloading or running a JNLP file using Java Web Launcher. There are a couple...

Java Versions Supported with Oracle Forms 12.2.1.4.0

Aug 14, 2020 | Forms

As of October 2021, there are a few different versions of Java SE currently available for public use. Examples include Java SE 8, Java SE 11, and Java SE 17, the most current release available. Oracle has recently released the next version of Java SE, version 17, this...

How to Run Oracle Forms Using Forms Standalone Launcher

Aug 13, 2020 | Forms

Earlier we reported that the NPAPI plugin embedded in web browsers to run Oracle Forms applications are not only out of support but also have been removed from web browsers such as Chrome and Firefox. More information on this may be found in our article here. Starting...

Oracle APEX Prerequisites

Aug 13, 2020 | APEX

All modern releases of Oracle Database have Oracle Application Express (APEX) already installed. However, none of them have the latest version of APEX installed. Before considering a setup of APEX in an Oracle Database environment, certain prerequisites will need to...

Advantages of Moving from Oracle Forms to APEX

Aug 5, 2020 | APEX, Forms

Built on PL/SQL, Oracle Forms has been used by many companies and organizations over the years for performing day-to-day operations. Oracle Forms has transitioned from a client/server platform to a web-based platform deployed in Oracle WebLogic Server. With only...

Configuring Aliases in OHS 12c

Aug 3, 2020 | Install / Config, OHS

Aliases allow you to use Oracle HTTP Server to access files stored on the server. These steps below can be run for configuring aliases in OHS 12c: 1. Log into EM using your WebLogic username and password. 2. Once logged into EM, expand the Target Navigation pane in...

Troubleshooting OutOfMemoryErrors in WebLogic

Jul 22, 2020 | Resolve Issues, WebLogic

WebLogic is a very stable application server platform used for deploying Java applications. However, there may come a time when your WebLogic server may encounter memory issues. When troubleshooting OutOfMemoryErrors in WebLogic, there are some important key points to...

Timeouts in Oracle Reports

Jul 22, 2020 | Install / Config, Reports

Similar to how timeouts can be configured for Oracle Forms, similar timeout features may be implemented for Oracle Reports. Configuring timeouts in Oracle Reports is done in rwserver.conf which is the main configuration file for the reports server. The following...