List, We have applications existing in forms technology and we are evaluating movement to j2ee environment. We are studying how Oracle is moving ebusiness suite to java. I have the below doubts in this regard: - oracle forms always requires a stateful connection, is oracle using stateful connection for java based modules also? - oracle forms relies on database locks, java architecture recommends maintaining locks outside the database and in the application layer. Is oracle still using database locks or has put in application layer persistent locks for its java based modules? - has anyone used the oracle framework for designing application (other than apps). Do provide your thoughts/opinions/pointers on any info that could help me understanding the oracle apps design. thanks! amar kumar padhi www.amar-padhi.com pushed from PDA