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Information & Tools for Partners

Why Sell this Product?

• Oracle Application Express which is included at no additional cost with all versions of the core Oracle Database is a declarative browser-based development and reporting environment that quickly pays dividends in productivity. Intended for use by power-users and PL/SQL developers alike the Application Express environment delivers a superior application experience to end-users while providing excellent opportunities for incremental services. Pre-built Packaged Applications provide immediate return on investment, and the open nature of their source means VARs do not have to start from scratch when developing solutions for their clients. Native multi-tenant capabilities enable VARs to provide applications either onsite or through a Software as a Service model.

Information & Tools for Customers

Elevator Pitch to Customers

• Oracle APEX or Application Express (formerly HTML DB) - a no-cost feature of the Oracle Database 11g - is a declarative web-based application development & deployment environment. Using only a web browser and limited programming experience, you can develop and deploy professional-looking applications that are both fast and secure.

Whitepaper (PDF)
Business whitepaper detailing how Application Express improves employee productivity.

Demonstration

Hands On Materials for Customers & Partners

• Learn more about Oracle Application Express on Oracle.com
• Configuring Oracle Application Express 3.0 in Oracle Database 11g
  Simple 30 minute tutorial covering prerequisites, configuring, and getting started with Application Express.
• Building a Functional Application Using Oracle Application Express 3.0 
  Tutorial that clearly demonstrates how easy it is to get started developing customer Application Express applications.
• Utilizing Advanced Printing in Oracle Application Express 3.0
  Tutorial showing how to add a PDF report and Microsoft Word chart to an Application Express application.
• Migrating a Microsoft Access Database to Oracle
  Tutorial describing how to migrate a Microsoft Access Database to Oracle.
• Beginning Oracle Application Express Book Excerpt (PDF)
  Beginning Oracle Application Express by WROX Press is a fantastic introductory test for users of MSFT Access. Learn how to use APEX, interactive reporting, and other features to develop your own web-based DB applications. (To order the book, go to Amazon.com.)
• Beginning Oracle Application Express Cover (PDF)
  Final cover of the book in the Excerpt above in .pdf form.