1 Introduction

This guide covers all of the development topics relating to the Oracle IRM J2EE application (Oracle IRM Server).

The guide describes how to use the following:

• Web services. The Oracle IRM Web services include operations that allow content to be sealed and unsealed, contexts to be created and rights to be assigned.

  This guide describes the web services that are available for use by external developers. Other web services exist for Oracle IRM that are not authorized for use by external developers.

• Java APIs. Sealing and other operations can be performed using the IRM Java API.

• Status page customization. On-line Oracle IRM Desktop status pages can be customized allowing an organization to offer a branded or personal experience to end users when working with sealed content.

Where appropriate, sample code is provided.