Cloud Computing for Java Developers
Quinton Wall Force.com Evangelist Salesforce.com
Jesper Joergensen Director, Product Mgmt Salesforce.com
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Complete Infrastructure Services
Servers
Storage
Switches
Firewalls
Load Balancers
Power
Cooling
Operating Systems
Data Centers
Disaster Recovery
Multitenant Kernel
ISO 27001 Certified Security
Proven, Real-Time Scalability
Real-Time Sandbox Environments
Salesforce to Salesforce
Proven Real-Time Integration
Proven Reliability
Real-Time Upgrades 3 Global Data Centers & Disaster Recovery
Real-Time Query Optimizer
Real-Time Transparent System Status
Complete Operations Services Back-Up
Recovery
Patch Management
Capacity Planning
Storage Management
24x7 Network Operations Center
Systems Monitoring
Systems Provisioning
Asset Management
Ongoing Physical & Security Management
Multitenant Kernel
ISO 27001 Certified Security
Proven, Real-Time Scalability
Real-Time Sandbox Environments
Salesforce to Salesforce
Proven Real-Time Integration
Proven Reliability
Real-Time Upgrades 3 Global Data Centers & Disaster Recovery
Real-Time Query Optimizer
Real-Time Transparent System Status
Complete Application Services
Unlimited Real-Time Customization
Granular Security & Sharing
Programmable Cloud Logic
Real-Time Work!ow & Approvals
Programmable User Interface
Real-Time Mobile Deployment Real-Time
Websites Real-Time
Content Library Real-Time Analytics
850+ Integrated Applications
cloud platform
Multi-Device Security User Administration
Multi-Language/ Multi-Currency
Relational Database
Web Services API
Reporting & Analytics
Workflow & Approvals
Forms & Page Layout Editor
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VMforce: Run Enterprise Java Apps on Force.com
Build new Java apps in the cloud
Extend any Salesforce App with Java
Run your Java apps on Force.com
VMforce Multi-tenant JVM Cloud
JVM
Servlet Engine
It gets its own servlet engine and JVM
How VMforce works
.war
You deploy a Java Web App
It connects to Force.com using existing APIs with JPA layer
Force.com
API
Force.com provides the database for your Java app
Your app gets search, reporting, mobile and all other Force.com services out of the box
And in the Beginning….
Requirements Typically Start with Data
What do I want to capture?
How is data related?
What am I going to report on?
Which people are going to use the data?
Who has access to what?
….and how do I connect to it?
Connecting to Force.com
Web Services API
– SOAP based connectivity
Bulk API
– High Volume Data Loading
REST – HTTPS based connectivity
– Read and Write, Supports querying
JPA – VMforce
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Authenticate Choose
Operation (URL)
Make HTTPS Request
(GET|POST)
Handle Response
(JSON|XML)
Return access_token Handle callback &
Using the Force.com REST API Web App or Device
http://domain/services/data Base URI = Resource Name URI Versions /
Discovery Resource /vXX.X
Describe Global /vXX.X/sobjects/
sObject Info /vXX.X/sobjects/Account
Describe sObject /vXX.X/sobjects/Account/describe
Data Row /vXX.X/sobjects/Account/Id/
Query /vXX.X/query/?q=SOQL
Search /vXX.X/search/?s=SOSL
Easy to Add Collaboration to Force.com Apps
Profiles
Check to Enable
Feeds
Status Updates
Groups
Apps
Document Sharing
Social Apps
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Force.com Logic Technologies Build rich business logic that automatically upgrades with every release
Required Field / Uniqueness
Lookup Filters
Audit History Tracking
Workflows Rules & Approval Processes
Declarative Logic (point and click)
Formula-Based Logic (spreadsheet-like)
Procedural Logic (code)
Formula Fields
Data Validation Rules
Workflows Rules & Approval Processes
Apex Triggers
Apex Classes
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Adding Business Logic With Apex
Strongly-typed OO language
Write Database Triggers
Program Controller in the UI
Layer
Tight Integration with DB
Web Service Support
Integrated Testing Framework
Designed for Multi-tenancy
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Summary
VMforce enables Java developers
to reach the Cloud – And leverage Force.com DB Services
(search, reporting, mobile etc)
Force.com provides services for – UI generation, Logic, Lifecycle events
– Will only require a JPA config change
Multiple options for connectivity – Web Services API, REST, Bulk Loader,
JPA (for VMforce)
Want to learn more?
How to get started with Force.com
– http://developer.force.com/getttingstarteddevelopers
– Build your first Cloud App
• Force.com Workbook & Cheatsheets
Learn about VMforce
– http://developer.force.com/vmforce
• Intro to Force.com DB article
• FAQ and more…
Attend a live event
– Dreamforce: http://salesforce.com/dreamforce
– SpringOne: http://www.springone2gx.com
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