Organization

This document consists of:

Chapter 1, "Understanding OracleAS TopLink"

This chapter contains general information on OracleAS TopLink. It discusses the OracleAS TopLink application space, components, development process, and the OracleAS TopLink metamodel.

Chapter 2, "OracleAS TopLink Architectures"

This chapter illustrates the five basic OracleAS TopLink architectures in use in projects all over the world.

Chapter 3, "Mapping"

This chapter explains how to create mappings for your application. It also discusses the mapping features and functions you will use to build your project.

Chapter 4, "Sessions"

This chapter contains information on configuring and running sessions. It includes a discussion of the different types of sessions available in OracleAS TopLink, and the mechanisms and features OracleAS TopLink offers to customize and optimize your application at the session level.

Chapter 5, "Data Access"

This chapter describes how to access the data for your application. It includes discussions on database platforms and drivers, performance issues, and the OracleAS TopLink Software Development Kit (SDK).

Chapter 6, "Queries"

This chapter contains information on building and executing queries in an OracleAS TopLink application.

Chapter 7, "Transactions"

This chapter documents on OracleAS TopLink transactions. It introduces the concepts of transactions and the OracleAS TopLink Unit of Work.

Chapter 8, "Cache"

This chapter contains information on the OracleAS TopLink cache, including discussions on cache isolation, cache synchronization, and other caching issues. It also introduces the concepts associated with running OracleAS TopLink in a clustered environment.

Chapter 9, "Packaging for Deployment"

This chapter discusses packaging and deploying your OracleAS TopLink application.

Chapter 10, "Tuning for Performance"

This chapter presents information on optimizing your application for maximum efficiency and throughput.

Appendix A, "Application Development Tools"

This appendix covers the different tools included with OracleAS TopLink that help you get the most out of your application.

Appendix B, "Configuring OracleAS TopLink for J2EE Containers"

This appendix contains information on configuring OracleAS TopLink for use with J2EE containers.

Appendix C, "Troubleshooting"

This appendix covers exceptions and error codes that you may encounter when building or running an OracleAS TopLink application.