This part covers issues that you must consider when designing applications that use Database File System (DBFS) and DBFS content stores. Note: In most situations, the DBFS requires SecureFiles LOBs, which are discussed in Using Oracle LOB Storage. SecureFiles is the default storage mechanism for LOBs starting with Oracle Database 12c.

This part contains these chapters:

• Introducing the Database File System

• DBFS SecureFiles Store

• DBFS Hierarchical Store

• DBFS Content API

• Creating Your Own DBFS Store

• Using DBFS

• Introducing the Database File System
  
• DBFS SecureFiles Store
  There are certain procedures for setting up and using a DBFS SecureFiles Store.
• DBFS Hierarchical Store
  The DBFS Hierarchical Store and related store wallet management work together to store less frequently used data.
• DBFS Content API
  You can enable applications to use the Database File System (DBFS) in several different programming environments.
• Creating Your Own DBFS Store
  
• Using DBFS