Abstract: A system and method for providing JAVA cloud services for use with a cloud computing environment. In accordance with an embodiment, a cloud environment, such as ORACLE Public Cloud (OPC), can include a JAVA cloud services (JCS) infrastructure, which allows a suite of software applications, middleware, and database offerings to be delivered to customers in a self-service, elastically scalable manner. In accordance with an embodiment, the JCS infrastructure can orchestrate, in combination with other cloud environment components, the creating and/or updating of a platform instance of a JAVA cloud service, including provisioning and deployment of the platform instance and/or deployment of software applications, and one or more personality injection or application deployment processing. Additional resources and/or services, such as a database service, can be wired to or otherwise associated with the JAVA cloud service, for use by customer applications that are deployed to the cloud.

Abstract: A system and method for providing JAVA cloud services for use with a cloud computing environment. In accordance with an embodiment, a cloud environment, such as ORACLE Public Cloud (OPC), can include a JAVA cloud services (JCS) infrastructure, which allows a suite of software applications, middleware, and database offerings to be delivered to customers in a self-service, elastically scalable manner. In accordance with an embodiment, the JCS infrastructure can orchestrate, in combination with other cloud environment components, the creating and/or updating of a platform instance of a JAVA cloud service, including provisioning and deployment of the platform instance and/or deployment of software applications, and one or more personality injection or application deployment processing. Additional resources and/or services, such as a database service, can be wired to or otherwise associated with the JAVA cloud service, for use by customer applications that are deployed to the cloud.

Abstract: A system and method for providing Java cloud services for use with a cloud computing environment. In accordance with an embodiment, a cloud environment, such as Oracle Public Cloud (OPC), can include a Java cloud services (JCS) infrastructure, which allows a suite of software applications, middleware, and database offerings to be delivered to customers in a self-service, elastically scalable manner. In accordance with an embodiment, the JCS infrastructure can orchestrate, in combination with other cloud environment components, the creating and/or updating of a platform instance of a Java cloud service, including provisioning and deployment of the platform instance and/or deployment of software applications, and one or more personality injection or application deployment processing. Additional resources and/or services, such as a database service, can be wired to or otherwise associated with the Java cloud service, for use by customer applications that are deployed to the cloud.

Abstract: A system and method for patching cloud services for use with a cloud computing environment. In accordance with an embodiment, a cloud environment includes a cloud services infrastructure, which allows a suite of software applications, middleware, and database offerings to be delivered to customers in a self-service, elastically scalable manner. Over time, it may become necessary to update one or more of the deployed services. In accordance with an embodiment, services can be patched using a two phase approach. During an offline phase, patches are used to update shared components, such as middleware volumes, without disrupting any currently running services. Subsequently, during an online phase, patched components are enabled on all service hosts, and any necessary domain update/upgrade operations are invoked.

Abstract: A system and method for patching Java cloud services for use with a cloud computing environment. In accordance with an embodiment, a cloud environment, such as Oracle Public Cloud (OPC), includes a Java cloud services (JCS) infrastructure, which allows a suite of software applications, middleware, and database offerings to be delivered to customers in a self-service, elastically scalable manner. Over time, it may become necessary to update one or more of the deployed services. In accordance with an embodiment, services can be patched using a two phase approach. During an offline phase, patches are used to update shared components, such as middleware volumes, without disrupting any currently running Java services. Subsequently, during an online phase, patched components are enabled on all Java service hosts, and any necessary domain update/upgrade operations are invoked.

Abstract: A system and method for providing Java cloud services for use with a cloud computing environment. In accordance with an embodiment, a cloud environment, such as Oracle Public Cloud (OPC), can include a Java cloud services (JCS) infrastructure, which allows a suite of software applications, middleware, and database offerings to be delivered to customers in a self-service, elastically scalable manner. In accordance with an embodiment, the JCS infrastructure can orchestrate, in combination with other cloud environment components, the creating and/or updating of a platform instance of a Java cloud service, including provisioning and deployment of the platform instance and/or deployment of software applications, and one or more personality injection or application deployment processing. Additional resources and/or services, such as a database service, can be wired to or otherwise associated with the Java cloud service, for use by customer applications that are deployed to the cloud.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for switching n data streams for input and output of the data streams by an n input, n output data store without data loss. The data store is divided into n separate storage arrays and each data stream is divided into n equal-sized pieces. Then, during each one of n separate time units, one data stream piece is written into a corresponding one of the storage arrays; or, one data stream piece is read from a corresponding one of the storage arrays. For each data stream, during each time unit i, where 1≦i≦n an ith data stream piece is written into an ith one of the storage arrays, or an ith piece is read from an ith storage array. During each jth time unit, where 1≦j≦n, one data stream piece Pij is written into an ith storage array, or one piece Pij is read from an ith storage array.

Abstract: A process for preparing a vinyl isothiocyanate comprises contacting a halogen-substituted allyl thiocyanate, in solution and at an elevated temperature, with an acidic material which is either an acid or a halide or oxyhalide of an inorganic acid. The halogen-substituted allyl thiocyanate may be prepared from a dihalogenated alkene. The vinyl isothiocyanate may subsequently be converted to a thiazole.

Abstract: A process for preparing an aliphatic thioamide entails reacting a nitrile compound of the general formulaR.sub.1 R.sub.2 R.sub.3 C--CN,wherein R.sub.1 denotes a hydrogen atom, an alkyl radical containing from 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an aryl radical and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 each denotes a hydrogen atom containing from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, with hydrogen sulphide, in the presence as catalyst of an aliphatic amine of the general formulaR.sub.4 R.sub.5 R.sub.6 N,wherein R.sub.4 denotes an alkyl radical containing 1 to 5 carbon atoms and R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 each denotes a hydrogen atom or an alkyl radical containing 1 to 5 carbon atoms, in a water-miscible polar solvent.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a substituted thiazole comprises reacting an isothiocyanate compound of the general formulaHal.CH(R.sub.1). CH.dbd.C(R.sub.2).NCSin which Hal is a chlorine or bromine atom and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is each a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms, in solution with a chlorinating or brominating agent. The compound 2-chloro-5-(chloromethyl) thiazole, which is an important intermediate in the manufacture of agrochemical and pharmaceutical products, may very advantageously be prepared by this method.

Abstract: A potassium salt useful in the production of certain N-substituted alkyl or arylalkyl thionitroethenamines is produced by the reaction of the dipotassium salt of a 2-nitrodithio aliphatic acid such as 2-nitrodithio acetic acid with branched chain primary alkylamines, secondary alkylamines, arylalkylamines or heterocyclic alkylamines such as dimethylamine, pinacolylamine, benzylamine or piperonylamine, thereby converting one only of the KS-groups to an alkylamine group. The resulting monopotassium salt may be alkylated or arylalkylated to produce an N-substituted alkyl or arylalkyl thionitroethenamine. This compound may be reacted with a suitable amine to produce compounds containing the pharmaceutically active grouping --NHC(.dbd.CHNO.sub.2)NHX, wherein X represents an alkyl, arylalkyl or heterocyclic alkyl group.

Abstract: A potassium salt useful in the production of N-substituted-1-alkylthio-2-nitroethenamines is produced by the reaction of the dipotassium salt of nitrodithioacetic acid with certain straight chain alkylamines, thereby converting only one of the KS-groups to an alkylamine group. The resulting monopotassium salt may be alkylated to produce the required N-substituted-1-alkylthio compound which may be reacted with a suitable amine to produce the histamine H.sub.2 -antagonist ranitidine.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of nitromethylene heterocyclic compounds of general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a formyl or acetyl group, each moiety R.sup.2 is independently selected from hydrogen atoms and C.sub.1-4 alkyl and benzyl groups, and n is 2 or 3, which process comprises reacting an alkali metal methylnitrodithioacetate with a compound of formulaH.sub.2 N--(CR.sub.2.sup.2).sub.n --OSO.sub.3 H (II)wherein R.sup.2 and n are as defined above, optionally followed by conversion of the resulting compound of Formula I wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen to the corresponding compound of Formula I wherein R.sup.1 is formyl or acetyl. Certain compounds of Formula I are known insecticidally active compounds.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of a thiazine derivative, having insecticidal properties, of the formula ##STR1## where each R is hydrogen or an appropriate aromatic or aliphatic substituent and X is hydrogen, halogen or lower alkyl, the method comprising reacting together a sulphur donor, a compound of the formula Y.sub.2 C.dbd.CXNO.sub.2 where Y is halogen (preferably chlorine) or another appropriate leaving group and a compound of the formulaH.sub.2 NCR.sub.2 CR.sub.2 CR.sub.2 OSO.sub.3 H.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of a thiazine derivative of the formula ##STR1## where each R is independently selected from hydrogen or a lower alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, the method comprising reacting together a sulphur donor which is selected from sulfur, ammonium or alkali metal sulfides, ammonium or alkali metal hydrosulfides, or hydrogen sulfide, 1,1-bis(methylthio)-2-nitroethene and a compound of the formulaH.sub.2 NCR.sub.2 CR.sub.2 CR.sub.2 OSO.sub.3 Hwhere each R is as defined above.A preferred method is for the preparation of tetra-2-(nitromethylene)-2H-1,3-thiazine which possesses broad spectrum insecticidal activity, and is also useful as an intermediate in the synthesis of other insecticides.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of racemic 4-hydroxyphenylglycine, in which phenol, glyoxylic acid (or a salt thereof) and ammonia are reacted together to produce the desired 4-hydroxyphenylglycine.

Abstract: An aquarium having an aquarium bed, such as gravel, within an aquarium tank defined by a bottom wall and side and end walls and a drain and filter structure therefor. The aquarium includes means for continuous filtration and aeration and including air moving means. The aquarium drain and filter structure includes the bed and sub-bed filter means including a support member within the aquarium tank and positioned to define a lower water receiving compartment having communication with a drain and to provide a support for a plurality of drain members each having a flow passage therethrough. A foraminous member is in overlying relation with the drain members and supports the aquarium bed thereon. The structure also includes a power filter, controls, and ducts for selectively moving water and debris from the lower water receiving compartment and through the filter all being operative to remove debris therefrom and to return filtered water to the aquarium tank.