Oracle eMail Server Developer's Guide Release 5.2 A86650-01 |
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Oracle eMail Server API Overview

The Oracle eMail Server PL/SQL APIs (application program interfaces) can be used to access and extend the core functionality of Oracle eMail Server. The APIs included in this manual provide a means of exposing Oracle eMail Server functionality that can then be customized to suit your business and application requirements.

## PL/SQL APIs

Oracle eMail Server's PL/SQL APIs (application program interfaces) provide the interfaces to customize the Oracle eMail Server's functionality. PL/SQL packages for this release include the following:

- IOSend API

- IM_API

- Server Side Rules

### IOSend API

The `IOSend` package provides the functions necessary to send MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension) messages with Oracle eMail Server. This package can be called to compose messages that conform to the MIME standard, including simple text messages or messages with attachments.

See Also: "Using the IOSend Package" for detailed reference information and sample scripts

### IM_API

The `IM_API` package provides access to the Oracle eMail Server message store, allowing PL/SQL programmers to retrieve, manage, and send e-mails with an Oracle eMail Server mail account.

See Also: "Using the IM_API Package" for detailed reference information and sample scripts

### Server Side Rules

The `Server Side Rules` package provides the functions necessary to define automatic actions to perform on incoming messages when the messages meet custom, predefined criteria. For example, you can define a rule to delete incoming messages that contain a specified string in the Subject field.

See Also: "Using Server Side Rules" for detailed reference information and sample scripts

### DAPLS API

The DAPLS package provides procedures which enables some, but not all OOMGR commands to be performed from your PL/SQL code. The package can be called to create and delete user accounts, create and maintain public distribution lists, and perform a wide variety of tasks.

See Also: "Using the DAPLS Package" for detailed reference information and sample scripts

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