Chapter 5. BPEL Extensions, Dynamic Parallel Flow, Dynamic Partner Links, Notification Service, Java Embedding, and Fault Management Framework

In this chapter, we will discuss the advanced BPEL features provided by Oracle SOA Suite 11g. We will overview the extension functions and activities. We will take a detailed look at the dynamic parallel flows and dynamic partner links. Then we will overview the Notification Service for sending and receiving asynchronous notifications using e-mail and other channels. We will also look at Java embedding. Next, we will explain how to implement advanced fault management through the use of fault policies. We will demonstrate the use of presented features on the asynchronous TravelApproval BPEL process that we have already developed in Chapter 2.

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Human Workflow extension and support for BAM (Business Activity Monitoring) are be covered in Chapters 7 and 8.

In this chapter, we will discuss the following:

• Extension functions and activities, provided by...