BPasS (Business Process as a Service) is another buzzword in the industry today, and it is all set to take its position in cloud based computing. BPEL will be the tool that will be used to achieve this. BPEL is the first kind of technology/programming language that uses the database to hydrate the state of the process. This feature is a clear differentiator from other persistent technologies that are currently known. This feature helps in executing long-running business processes in the organization and maintains the process state without hitting the in-memory constraints.
This chapter will guide the readers and help them to understand various features of Oracle BPEL Process Engine and BPEL Component using Oracle SOA Suite 11g and prepare them to meet the exam objectives listed as follows:
Describe synchronous and asynchronous BPEL processes
Explain BPEL components, activities, and partner links
Explain parallel flow and conditional branching
Explain BPEL...