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Implementing Oracle API Platform Cloud Service

By : Andrew Bell, Sander Rensen, Luis Weir, Phil Wilkins
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Implementing Oracle API Platform Cloud Service

By: Andrew Bell, Sander Rensen, Luis Weir, Phil Wilkins

Overview of this book

Implementing Oracle API Platform Cloud Service moves from theory to practice using the newest Oracle API management platform. This critical new platform for Oracle developers allows you to interface the complex array of services your clients expect in the modern world. First, you'll learn about Oracle’s new platform and get an overview of it, then you'll see a use case showing the functionality and use of this new platform for Oracle customers. Next, you’ll see the power of Apiary and begin designing your own APIs. From there, you’ll build and run microservices and set up the Oracle API gateways. Moving on, you’ll discover how to customize the developer portal and publish your own APIs. You’ll spend time looking at configuration management on the new platform, and implementing the Oauth 2.0 policy, as well as custom policies. The latest finance modules from Oracle will be examined, with some of the third party alternatives in sight as well. This broad-scoped book completes your journey with a clear examination of how to transition APIs from Oracle API Management 12c to the new Oracle API Platform, so that you can step into the future confidently.
Table of Contents (12 chapters)

Prerequisites to allow the API platform to be built

Before anything can be created and configured, first it is necessary to establish an Oracle cloud account (https://cloud.oracle.com) either in a trial form or a full account with appropriate credits. Currently there are two account types and we would, given the option, recommend using Cloud Account with Identity Cloud Service as this is the strategic account model for Oracle.

Background to the account types

The reason for two different account types is largely historical and relates to how Oracle have developed their cloud offering. The accounts types are presented as:

  • Cloud Account with Identity Cloud Service
  • Traditional Cloud Account

Over time we can expect to see the...