This post covers the overview of Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) For Beginners and contains key points that a beginner should know.
What is Oracle Integration Cloud
1. Oracle Cloud Integration and SOA Cloud Service are two cloud integration products that have been launched by Oracle in recent times. It is a PaaS offering from Integrations.
2. The first question that arises is why two products?
- The primary difference between the two is the range of functions that can be done. While SOA cloud Service is basically SOA Suite in the cloud and intended for hardcore developers who are used to working with SOA Suite and want to continue leveraging its multiple capabilities like MDS and the ability to achieve very complex integrations.
- OIC is more of a lightweight service that can be used to achieve simple, lightweight integrations that do not require much complexity. Oracle intends OIC to be used by technically inclined clients without the need for a hardcore developer to come in and save the day!
In my opinion, the main differentiating factor of OIC from other integration cloud products is the rich variety of connectors that they offer (currently 50) that includes connections to other cloud products like RightNow, Eloqua, SalesCloud and various social media like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and a lot more.
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3. Oracle Integration let you:
- Connects your applications, on-premise with Cloud (Integration Cloud Service) and helps in design, monitor, and manage connections between your applications
- Automate & Manage business Process (Process Cloud Service)
- Build Applications Visually (Visual Builder Cloud Service)
Note: In a nutshell, Oracle Integration is a combination of 3 Services (Integration Cloud Service + Process Cloud Service + Visual Builder Cloud Service) as shown in the below image.
4. You can register for FREE Oracle Cloud Trial Account using our step by step guide.
5. After registration, log in to Cloud Console and follow the below steps to navigate Oracle Cloud Integration Service.
- Log in to the Oracle Cloud Account.
- Click on the hamburger menu, then click on Developer Services. On the right side of the screen, under Application Integration click on Integration
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6. The next task is to create an Instance of Oracle Integration.
Note: Stay Tuned for Step by Step instructions to create an Oracle Integration Instance in our next Post.
Also check our previous blog on how to Managing & Monitoring Integration Errors in Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC)
7. Once you have created an Instance of Oracle Integration, navigate the Oracle Integration home page and click on Integrations and it will show all the options available there.
An Introduction to the UI (User Interface) of Integration:
There are a number of design options available in the integration menu. Here is a short introduction to each of these Tabs:
- Integrations: Integrations are processes that utilize connections (among other things) to implement a business process.
- Connections: Connections are the various connectors that can be utilized to communicate with external applications. Communication can be done with conventional systems like File, FTP, etc., and also with new social media and other applications, like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Evernote, etc.
- Lookups: A bit like DVMs in SOA Suite, can cross-reference values of the same attribute/element when mapping from one system to another.
- Packages: A bit like partitions in EM console, can be used to group together similar integrations. Useful in promotion and versioning.
- Agents: Agents are used to connecting to on-premise applications. For example, if you are using on-premise systems like ERP/SAP and also using Oracle OIC in the same implementation, you would have to use an agent to connect to the OIC application.
- Adapters: Adapters lists all the adapters that are available for external communication. Currently, about 68 adapters are offered. If you don’t find the desired adapter you can always use a technology adapter such as REST and SOAP to create a connection.
- Libraries: Functions are configured in the Library editor page to be used in the orchestration canvas and also to export/import metadata.
Stay tuned to learn more about these Integration components like Integrations, Connections, Adapters, etc.
This is all in nutshell about Oracle Cloud Integration . We cover this in the introduction module of our Oracle Integration Cloud Services Training (Get enrolled for FREE Masterclass), where we also cover about configuring Adaptors and connections, Configuring integrations, Data Mapping, Lookups, SaaS, On-premises integration agents, Security, Schedules, Versioning, Activating, Monitoring integrations and much more.
Related Links/References:
- 1z0-1042-21 oracle certification
- [Free Masterclass] Oracle Integration Cloud Services
- 6 Docs Every Oracle Cloud Integrator Must Read
- How to exporting Business Data and Visual Builder Cloud Service (VBCS)
- How Import Business Data in Visual Builder Cloud Service (VBCS)
- Enabling Clone Utility On OIC-C (Doc ID 2481520.1)
- Oracle Documentation: Clone an Integration
Next Task For You
Do you want to learn more about Oracle and confuse where to start or which certification is right for you? Then, click on the register now button below to register for a Free Masterclass on Oracle [1Z0-1042] Certified Cloud Integration Expert, which will help you better understand and choose the right path and clear the certification exam.
TechD says
Fantastic information about ICS,really its helpful for me lot,i am new to ICS.I am waiting for next article how to create REST ful connection.
Rohit Pathak says
Hi TechD,
Thanks for your Feedback!
Sure, we will add this topic in our future post.
Also, check our two other posts on ICS:
ICS: Using ICS to Connect to Social Media (https://k21academy.com/ics12)
Using Oracle ICS to connect to Social Media (LinkedIn) (https://k21academy.com/ics13)
Thanks & Regards,
Rohit (TeamK21)
Srini says
Good info Rohit..I want to understand more on agents&SSL certifications
Prabakaran Chinnachamy says
Good one for beginners.!!
Rohit Pathak says
Hi Prabhakaran,
Glad that you like the post.
Rohit (TeamK21)
Raj says
Hi Atul,
I’m getting below error while creating an Integration instance. Can you please help me on that.
Date ‘Mon, 06 Apr 2020 21:53:52 UTC’ is not within allowed clock skew. Current ‘Mon, 06 Apr 2020 22:00:54 UTC’, valid datetime range: [‘Mon, 06 Apr 2020 21:55:54 UTC’, ‘Mon, 06 Apr 2020 22:05:55 UTC’]
Following the path under Solution & Plateform > Application Integraiton > Integration.
Thanks
Raj
Harshit Yadav says
Hi Raj,
We will suggested yo to raise an SR with Oracle support.
Thanks & Regards,
Harshit Yadav (TeamK21)
Mohamed Ahshan says
What the pre requirements for learning integration and what are the programming languages we should know before we start
Is this for beginners?
Rahul Dangayach says
Hi Ahshan,
There is no major requirement to start with this course, as this is the beginner level.
For more details please drop an email at contact@k21academy.com team will help you.
Regards
Rahul Dangayach
Team K21
Sravan Kumar Komminedi says
Thanks Team! Very helpful information abt ICS for beginners.
Rahul Dangayach says
Hi Sravan,
We are Glad you liked our blog.
Please stay tuned for more informative blogs.
Thanks and Regards
Rahul Dangayach
Team K21 Academy
Gabriel Johnson says
I’m really interested but I need to be enlighten more
Rahul Dangayach says
Hi Gabriel,
You have chosen the correct platform to pursue your carrier to learn and get certified on Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC).
I would suggest you attend a 60-90 mins free masterclass where we cover everything like what to expect and everything you need is covered inside this program.
Please check the link below to register for the same:
https://k21academy.com/oic02
Also to register for the course please click on the below link:
https://k21academy.com/oic03
For more information on the course please drop us an email at contact@k21academy.com and the team will help you.
Thanks and Regards
Rahul Dangayach
Team K21 Academy