Introduction to Java API References

2-2 Developers Guide for Oracle Access Manager and Oracle Security Token Service

2.2 Locating Access SDK Packages and Resources

Once the Access SDK is installed, do not change the relative locations of the subdirectories and files. Doing so may prevent an accurate build and proper operation of the API. Table 2–1 identifies the Access SDK packages and resources and where you can find each one.

2.3 Uses, Functionality, and New Features

The Oracle Access Manager 11g Access SDK is intended for Java application developers and the development of tightly coupled, performant integrations. From a functional perspective, the Oracle Access Manager 11g Access SDK maintains parity with the 10g 10.1.4.3 Java Access SDK to ensure that you can re-write existing custom code using the new API layer. The Oracle Access Manager 11g Access SDK includes authentication and authorization functionality. However, it does not include Administrative APIs for instance, there is no 11g Policy Manager API and does not use Oracle Access Manager 11g cookies. The most common use of the Access SDK is to enable the development of a custom integration between Oracle Access Manager and other applications Oracle or third party. Usage examples include: Table 2–1 Locations: Access SDK Resources Resources and Locations Supported Versions and Platforms : Oracle Technology Network http:www.oracle.comtechnetworkmiddlewareiasdownloadsfusion-cert ification-100350.html Download Packages : Oracle Technology Network http:www.oracle.comtechnetworkmiddlewaredownloadsoid-11g-161194. html Oracle Access Manager 11g Access SDK Packages: ■ oracle.security.am.asdk : A new authentication and authorization API that provides enhancements to take advantage of Oracle Access Manager 11g Server functionality. The Oracle Access Manager 11g version of the Access SDK API can be used with either Oracle Access Manager 10gR3 10.1.4.3 or Oracle Access Manager 11gR1 11.1.1.5+ version of the Server. ■ com.oblix.access : Available for compatibility with programs written with an Oracle Access Manager 10g JNI ASDK, this is the 10g version of the authentication and authorization API with some enhancements for Oracle Access Manager 11g. Java Docs : ■ Oracle Access Manager Access SDK Java API Reference ■ Oracle Access Manager Extensibility Java API Reference ■ Oracle Security Token Service Java API Reference Each method includes the following details: ■ Comprehensive description of a method ■ Parameters of the method ■ Return values ■ Exceptions the method may throw ■ Other relevant details Introduction to the Access SDK and API 2-3