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Introduction to Oracle XML

This chapter describes the following sections:

• Introduction

• Oracle XML in Action: Applications

• Roadmap of this Manual

• Oracle XML

• Why Use Oracle8i XML?

• Storing and Extracting XML Data from Oracle8i

• Oracle8i: Object-Relational Infrastructure

• Oracle8i: Extensible Architecture

• XML in the Database: Generated and Authored XML

• XML Storage Options

• Storage of Structured XML Documents ("Generated XML")

• Storage of Unstructured XML Documents ("Authored XML")

• Use a Hybrid Storage Approach for Better Mapping Granularity Generated XML: XML Transformations

• XML Schemas and Mapping of Documents

• "Authored XML": Storing XML Documents as Documents

• Generating and Storing XML Documents

• General XML Design Issues for Data Exchange Applications

• Oracle XML Samples and Demos

• What's Needed to Run Oracle XML Components

• XML Technical Support is Free on OTN