In this blog post, we will be sharing the Oracle Integration Cloud Day 1 Live Session Review FAQs. This will help you gain a better understanding and make it easier for you to become an Integration expert and clear the OIC-1Z0-1042 certification.
An Oracle Integration Cloud specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all activities related to the integration of enterprise information systems.
In this week’s Day 1 Live Session of the Oracle Integration Cloud Training Program, we covered covering:
Cloud Service Models (SaaS, Paas, IaaS), OIC Overview (covering ICS, PCS & VBCS) and IDCS Overview.
- Module 1: OIC Overview
- Module 2: IDCS Overview
- Module 3: Various OIC Navigations & Dashboard
- Module 4: Integration Patterns, Adapters, and Web Services
- Module 5: Connections, Integrations, and Packages
- Module 6: OIC Connectivity Agents
- Module 7: OIC Administrating and Monitoring Integrations
- Module 8: Code Promotion And Versioning
- Module 9: Various Real-Time Use Cases Covering Different Application and Technology Adapters
- Module 10: Integration Insights
- Module 11: Visual Builder Cloud Service
- Module 12: Process Cloud Service
Out of which, in the first Live Session (Day 1) of the Oracle Integration Cloud Training Program, we have covered OIC Overview (covering ICS, PCS & VBCS) and IDCS Overview
We also covered hands-on, Lab 1, Lab 2, and Lab 18 out of our 30+ extensive labs.
OIC FAQ’s: OIC & IDCS Overview
This is how Module 1 and Module 2 look like on the learning portal which we covered on Day 1
Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) is a platform that integrates across cloud and on-premise applications. It simplifies connectivity between key 3rd party enterprise applications and on-premise applications. The platform offers enterprise-grade security, no hand-coding required, and governance capabilities. It is designed to perform integrations between cloud-based applications but also has capabilities that extend beyond that, to performing integrations with your on-premises applications.
Read more about Overview of OIC
Ques. What is the difference between OIC and OCI?
Ans. OCI stands for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure which is an IaaS and PaaS offering from Oracle. OCI provides real-time elasticity for enterprise applications by combining Oracle’s autonomous services, integrated security, and serverless computing.
Wherein OIC stands for Oracle Integration Cloud which is a PaaS offering from Integration. OIC includes 3 services i.e. ICS (Integration Cloud Service), VBCS (Visual Builder Cloud Service), and PCS (Process Cloud Service). OIC (ICS, VBCS, PCS) runs on top of OCI.
Read more about Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Read more about Difference between OIC and OCI
Cloud Computing and its Services:
The term cloud refers to a network or the internet. It is a technology that uses remote servers on the internet to store, manage, and access data online rather than local drives. The data can be anything such as files, images, documents, audio, video, and more.
Iaas
IaaS, or Infrastructure as a Service, is a cloud computing model that provides on-demand access to computing resources such as servers, storage, networking, and virtualization.
For IaaS models, the service provider hosts, maintains, and updates the backend infrastructure, such as compute, storage, networking, and virtualization. You manage everything else including the operating system, middleware, data, and applications.
IaaS examples: Compute Instance , Cloud Storage.
PaaS
PaaS gives customers the advantage of accessing the developer tools they need to build and manage mobile and web applications without investing in—or maintaining—the underlying infrastructure. The provider hosts the infrastructure and middleware components, and the customer accesses those services via a web browser
SaaS
SaaS is a software delivery model in which the cloud provider hosts the customer’s applications at the cloud provider’s location. The customer accesses those applications over the internet. Rather than paying for and maintaining their own computing infrastructure, SaaS customers take advantage of subscription to the service on a pay-as-you-go basis.
On-Premises
“On premises,” also referred to as “on-premise,” “on-premises,” or “on-prem,” is a method of deploying software. With on-prem, computer programs are installed right on users’ computers through CDs or USB drives. Whereas with off-premise, the installer can be found anywhere on the Web.
Many companies opt for on-prem because it doesn’t require third-party access, gives owners physical control over the server hardware and software, and does not require them to pay month after month for access.
Few Characterstics of Cloud Computing
- On-demand Self – It is one of the important and essential features of cloud computing. This enables the client to continuously monitor server uptime, capabilities and allocated network storage. This is a fundamental feature of cloud computing, and a customer can also control the computing capabilities according to their needs.
- Easy Maintainance- This is one of the best cloud features. Servers are easily maintained, and downtime is minimal or sometimes zero. Cloud computing powered resources often undergo several updates to optimize their capabilities and potential.
- Scalability and Rapid Elasticity- A key feature and advantage of cloud computing is its rapid scalability. This cloud feature enables cost-effective handling of workloads that require a large number of servers but only for a short period.
- Economical- This cloud feature helps in reducing the IT expenditure of the organizations. In cloud computing, clients need to pay the administration for the space used by them. There is no cover-up or additional charges that need to be paid.
- Security- Data security is one of the best features of cloud computing. Cloud services make a copy of the stored data to prevent any kind of data loss. If one server loses data by any chance, the copied version is restored from the other server.
- Automation- Automation is an essential feature of cloud computing. The ability of cloud computing to automatically install, configure and maintain a cloud service is known as automation in cloud computing.
Key Features of OIC
- Visual Builder: That offers low-code development capabilities for creating web and mobile applications. It allows users to design and build applications visually with minimal coding, making it easier and faster to develop custom applications.
- Pre-built Adapters: OIC offers a wide range of pre-built adapters that simplify connecting to various on-premises and cloud-based applications and services. These adapters reduce the complexity of integration by providing out-of-the-box connectivity.
- Process Automation: OIC supports the automation of business processes. Users can create, model, and execute business processes, workflows, and orchestrations within the platform.
- API Management: It offers API design and management capabilities, allowing organizations to create, publish, secure, and monitor APIs. This is crucial for building a robust API ecosystem.
- Application and Data Integration: OIC supports application-to-application (A2A) and business-to-business (B2B) integration, enabling the exchange of data between diverse systems and partners.
- Hybrid Integration: OIC allows organizations to integrate on-premises applications and systems with cloud-based applications and services, facilitating hybrid cloud scenarios.
- Monitoring and Analytics: OIC provides monitoring and analytics capabilities to track the performance of integrations and processes. It offers real-time insights into the health and behavior of integrations.
- Security and Compliance: The platform includes security features to protect data and ensure compliance with industry regulations. It supports role-based access control and encryption of data in transit and at rest.
- Scalability and High Availability: OIC is designed to scale as the organization’s needs grow. It offers high availability and redundancy to ensure uninterrupted service.
- Development Tools: It provides a range of development tools, including a web-based designer, a REST API for automation, and integration with Oracle Developer Cloud Service for version control and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.
Please note that Oracle Integration Cloud may have evolved and introduced new features and capabilities since my last update in September 2021. I recommend visiting Oracle’s official website or contacting Oracle directly for the most up-to-date information about OIC’s features and offerings.
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
Oracle Cloud Applications: Oracle provides a wide range of cloud-based enterprise applications, including Oracle Cloud ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Oracle Cloud HCM (Human Capital Management), Oracle Cloud CX (Customer Experience), and Oracle Cloud SCM (Supply Chain Management), among others.
Register For an Oracle Free Trial Account.
You can Register for an Oracle Free Trail account using this link.
Link:- https://signup.cloud.oracle.com/?intcmp=OcomFreeTier&language=en_US
Enter Your Basic details name,country,email id. You need to have a credit card with international trasanction on:
After Signup login to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure from the login page.
Overview of our Oracle Cloud Console and Various Services like Buckets, Compute, storage networking, and databases.
How to Create an Integration Instance.
Navigation
- Click on Navigation menu.
- Click on Developer Services.
- Click on Intergration.
- Click on Create Instance.
Fill in basics and mandatory details for your instance like name, shape, license type, and edition.
Note:- You need to select the compartment 1st in which you want to create your Instance.
A compartment is a logical container, to organize and control access to the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Resources (Compute, Storage, Network, Load Balancer, etc).
View Message Metrics and Billable Messages
View and analyze message data, processing and invocation times, adapter requests, and configured and consumed messages on the Metrics page. Use the data to monitor resources associated with Oracle Integration and the applications that you integrate with Oracle Integration.
Oracle Integration consumption models
The type of license you choose determines how message packs are defined and metered. The Usage Metrics page is different for Oracle Integration versus Oracle Integration for SaaS.
For Oracle Integration:
- BYOL: For Bring Your Own License users, one message pack is defined as 20,000 messages per hour. You can select up to 3 message packs if you bring an existing Oracle Fusion Middleware license to the cloud.
- Non-BYOL: For these license types, one message pack is defined as 5,000 messages per hour. You can select up to 12 message packs if you create a new Oracle Integration license in the cloud.
- For Oracle Integration for SaaS, usage is tracked on a monthly basis in packs of one million messages per month, which keeps costs predictable even when you have unpredictable hourly volumes. Usage is reported monthly instead of hourly. You can select up to 43 message packs.
OIC Instance
- You can edit, delete the instance after creating it.
- For every instance you create you will get a instance service console URL which you will give to someone to use weather you testing team or someone who needs to learn OIC.
- But First you need to create users for it a user id and password will always required for sign in.
Create user ,groups and assigning application roles
You can add users, assign roles to users, add groups, and add users and roles to groups for an existing instance in Oracle Integration.
IDCS
Oracle Identity Cloud Service (IDCS) integrates directly with existing directories and identity management systems, making it easier for users to access applications. Providing a platform that is robust and secure, allows users to access, develop and deploy their applications. Oracle Identity Cloud Service provides identity management, single-sign-on (SSO) and identity governance for applications on-premise, in the cloud, and mobile applications.
Read more about Oracle Identity Cloud Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Can OIC integrate with on-premise applications to Oracle cloud?
Yes, this can be achieved using OIC Connectivity Agent. OIC Connectivity agent enables you to create integrations and exchange messages between on-premises applications and Oracle Integration Cloud Service. For example, sending requests from a cloud application to an on-premise database.
Is there any limit in the number of Integration instances that can be created in a region?
Yes, there is a Service Limit on Integration Instances created in a region. You can only create 200 Integration Instances per region.
Do we need to deactivate the Oracle account or it will get deactivated after 30 Days of the free trial?
There is no action required by you to end the Free Oracle Cloud Promotion. Free trial credits end within 30 days of signing up for Oracle Cloud Free Tier. Any credits that are unused at the end of the 30-day period will automatically expire. The always free services will continue to be available for unlimited time as long as you use the services. Once the free trial period expires, you can still upgrade it to pay as you go.
Related Links/References:
- Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) For Beginners Overview
- 1Z0-1042-21 Oracle Cloud Platform Application Integration 2021 Specialist
- OIC Step By Step Activity Guides/Hands-On Lab Exercise
- OIC vs SOA CS
- SOAP vs REST API’s
- Process large files in OIC
- [Recap] Day 2: OIC Navigation & Dashboard, Integration Patterns [Oracle Integration Cloud] [1Z0-1042]
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