Java EE Security and OPSS

Although the focus of this chapter is on WebLogic Server security, it's a good idea to understand how WebLogic Server security fits in with Java EE security. Oracle Platform Security Services (OPSS) is a self-contained security framework designed for securing Oracle Fusion Middleware, and is the common security platform for Oracle WebLogic Server as well as all Oracle Fusion Middleware components. Let's briefly review Java EE security and OPSS in the following sections.

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