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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Effect of Amounts Reclassified out of Each Component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) into Net Income (Detail) - Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2015 | Oct. 31, 2014 | Oct. 31, 2013
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] |  |  |
Reclassifications into net income | $ (14,882) | $ 3,882 | $ 6,565
Revenue | Gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net of taxes |  |  |
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] |  |  |
Reclassifications into net income | 9,270 | 2,339 | 7,457
Operating Expenses | Gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net of taxes |  |  |
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] |  |  |
Reclassifications into net income | (24,193) | 1,543 | (892)
Other Income (Expense) | Gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities |  |  |
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] |  |  |
Reclassifications into net income | $ 41 | $ 0 | $ 0

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