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Oracle E-Business Suite Technology:
Latest Features and Roadmap NOOAUG 2014
Elke Phelps
Sr. Principal Product Manager
Oracle E-Business Suite Applications Technology Group
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The following is intended to outline our general product direction. It is intended
for information purposes only, and may not be incorporated into any contract.
It is not a commitment to deliver any material, code, or functionality, and should
not be relied upon in making purchasing decisions. The development, release,
and timing of any features or functionality described for Oracles products remains at the sole discretion of Oracle.
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Program Agenda
E-Business Suite Roadmap
E-Business Suite Technology Summary
Investment Priorities
Planning Guidance
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E-Business Suite Roadmap
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May
2009
Dec
2009
Aug
2010
E-Business Suite 12.1 & 12.2 Roadmap Continued Releases & Innovation, Easy to Uptake
12.1 12.1.2 12.1.3 12.1.3+ New Features
Planned Released
12.2 12.2.3 12.2.4 12.2.5 12.2.x
Sep
2013
Field Service, Expenses
EBS Extensions for Endeca
Mobile Apps
In-Memory Apps & Other New Products
Product Releases for Both 12.1 & 12.2
In-Memory Cost Mgt, Outsourced Mfg, SCEM,
EBS Test Automation
17 products Financials, Procurement, Contracts, Project Manufacturing,
Quality, SSHR Manager, MDM Hubs, more
Time Entry, Projects, Procurement, Order Mgt, Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Approvals, Employee Directory, more
More In-Memory Apps, Yard Mgt , Advanced Testing Packs, more
User Experience Innovation, Functional Advancements
Dec
2013
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Oracle E-Business Suite 12.2
ENABLES HIGH AVAILABILITY FOR GLOBAL
OPERATIONS
Online Patching for Reduced Downtime
WebLogic Server for Application Server
New Features
Updated User Interface
Simplified User Flows
General Availability Sept 19, 2013
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E-Business Suite Technology Summary
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EBS Release 12.1 Technology Stack 3-Tier Logical Architecture
JSP
Forms
BI Publisher
BC4J
OC4J
We
b L
iste
ner
UIX
Client
RAC & ASM
Global Single
Data Model JD
BC
/SQ
L N
et
HT
TP
/S
10g
Application Database
10gR2 | 11g
12c
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EBS Release 12.2 Technology Stack
Client Application Database
R2
RAC & ASM
Global Single
Data Model
Edition-Based
Redefinition
WebLogic JSP
Forms
BI Publisher
BC4J
Web
Lis
ten
er
UIX 11g
WebLogic Server
JD
BC
/SQ
L N
et
HT
TP
/S
3-Tier Logical Architecture
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Certification Announcements
Database
11.2.0.4 (All)
12.1.0.1 (EBS 11.5.10.2, 12.0,
12.1)
Clients
Windows 8 (All)
Mac OS X 10.9 (EBS 12.2)
Firefox ESR 24 (All)
Safari on iPads (EBS 12.1, 12.2)
JRE 7 (All)
Office 2010 64-bit (All)
Application server
Java (JDK) 7 (EBS12.0, 12.1, 12.2)
Access Manager 11.1.2.2 (All)
For E-Business Suite 11.5.10.2, 12.0, 12.1, 12.2
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Investment Priorities
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Oracle E-Business Suite Investment Priorities
Continued Innovation for Years to Come
Customer Driven
Enhancements
Industry Roadmaps
In-Memory Apps
New Products
Information-Driven
Navigation with EBS
Extensions for Endeca
Smartphone Apps
Tablet Apps
Simplified User Interfaces
User Experience Innovation
Functional Advancements
Operational Efficiencies
Virtualization
Online Patching
System Administration
Leverage Oracle Technologies
Test Automation Framework and Content
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Oracle E-Business Suite Investment Priorities
Continued Innovation for Years to Come
Customer Driven
Enhancements
Industry Roadmaps
In-Memory Apps
New Products
Information-Driven
Navigation with EBS
Extensions for Endeca
Smartphone Apps
Tablet Apps
Simplified User Interfaces
User Experience Innovation
Functional Advancements
Operational Efficiencies
Virtualization
Online Patching
System Administration
Leverage Oracle Technologies
Test Automation Framework and Content
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User Experience Innovation
EBS Extensions for Endeca
UX Strategy
Smartphone Apps
Tablet Apps Simplified User
Interfaces
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E-Business Suite Extensions for Oracle Endeca
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The Quest for Information
Receivables
Manager
Operations
Manager
I want to know and quickly act on the issues that impact timely and
accurate fulfillment of customer
orders
Order Fulfillment
Manager
I want to know and act on automated processing issues
sooner to speed invoicing
and collections
I want to know and act on the issues impeding the
manufacturing and service
operations
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Measure: Complete Business View
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Identify: Get Search Results While Typing
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Prioritize: Filter, Sort, and Select
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Drill: View Data You Never Looked at Before
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Act: Navigate to the Transactional Page
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E-Business Suite Security
E-BUSINESS SUITE EXTENSIONS FOR ENDECA
Security
Navigation
Out-of-the-box Security and UI Integration
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Available Today
Discrete Manufacturing
Process Manufacturing
Warehouse
Management
Inventory
Cost Management
Enterprise Asset
Management
Depot Repair
Field Service
Installed Base
ALM & Service
Management
SCM
Learning
Management
iRecruitment
HCM
Order
Management Receivables Payables
Channel
Revenue
Management Project
Management
iProcurement
ERP
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Planned: EBS Extensions for Endeca Across the Suite
Financials Procurement
Quality Product Genealogy
Customer Hub Service Contracts
Teleservice
Projects Supply Chain
Fixed Assets
MDM Discrete Manufacturing
Service HCM
Person search
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Smartphone Apps
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Mobile Field Service Store & Forward
Tasks Update Tasks Springboard Tasks Details
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Fusion Mobile Expenses for E-Business Suite
Attach photo of receipt Submit expenses Notification Details Enter expenses, including
project related expenses
Enter, submit, view,
and approve expenses
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Fusion Mobile Expenses for E-Business Suite
Photo capture of receipts
Location based on GPS location Smart integration with contacts and calendar
Quick entry for on-the-go workforce
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Mobile Approvals
Notification Details Approve or Reject Springboard All Notifications
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Roadmap
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Mobile Timecard Entry
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Springboard Time Entry for
Payroll/Projects Timecard Status View Time Details
Roadmap
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Summary: Smartphone Apps
AVAILABLE
Mobile Field Service
Expenses (for iOS; Android soon)
PLANNED
Approvals
Timecards
Person Directory
Absences
Learning
iProcurement
Purchasing Buyer
Project Manager
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Material Management
Sales Orders
Product Info
Discrete Mfg Supervisor & Operator
Process Mfg Supervisor & Operator
Maintenance Supervisor & Operator
More
For iOS & Android
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Simplified User Interface
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Release 12.1.3 Sample 12.1.3 UI
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Release 12.2.3 Modernized Look and Feel
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Detach for
Spreadsheet
-like data
entry
Icon-based
Toolbar
Drag-drop column
reorder Horizontal Scrolling
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OA Framework Enhancements in 12.2
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OA Framework Enhancements Column Hide/Show and Reset to Default
Settings menu
for table user
personalization
Hide
column
indicator
Reset
to default
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Roadmap
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OA Framework Enhancements Modal Dialog Confirmations / Warnings
Roadmap
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Web ADI Excel Ribbon Support
New Oracle
Tab in
Excel Menu
Ribbon
Roadmap
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Solution Overview
Simplified UI Flows
Launch from Organization Chart and
Talent Profile
Side Menu bar
Effective date page in first page of
transaction
Review page optional
Example: Self-Service HR with 12.1.3+ HRMS RUP 6
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Alternative OAF UIs for Selected Forms More Simplified UI Choice of UI
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ENHANCING USER EXPERIENCE BY PROVIDING
OAF UI IN ADDITION TO EXISTING FORMS UI
New Order Management UI
Preventive Maintenance in EAM: Forecast and Implement and
Generation of Preventive work orders
Assets Definition in EAM
Log Non-Conformances (Process Manufacturing)
Quality Sample Entry (Process Manufacturing)
Supplier Merge (Supplier Hub)
View Site Lease (Site Hub)
Roadmap
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New Home Page with Favorites
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Roadmap
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Tablet Apps
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Oracle E-Business Suite on iPad OA Framework Certified on Safari
All OA Framework Applications
are certified with Apple iPad
(12.1+, 12.2+)
Expenses
HR Self-Service
Projects time entry
iProcurement
Order Information Portal
Etc...
All EBS Extensions for Oracle
Endeca on iPad
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Tablet-Optimized Skin Improved Touch Sensitivity
Increased
Button Height Increased
Column
Header Height
Increased Row
Height
Roadmap
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Rich Table Interactions
Drag and
drop to
reorder
column
Swipe Up-
Down for
Table
Scrolling
Roadmap
Drag
Column
Edge to
Resize
Hide Column
Indicator on
Tap-and-Hold
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Rich Table Interactions
Pull Down
to Refresh
Table
Roadmap
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Mobile Gestures
Swipe left for
next step
Swipe right for
previous step
Roadmap
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Mobile Gestures
Check mark
for Approve /
Submit
Roadmap
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Planned: Tablet Apps
Self-Service HR Manager
Self-Service HR Employee
iProcurement
Project Manager
Quality Engineer
Warehouse Manager
Service Manager
Mobile Field Service Technician
Discrete Mfg Supervisor & Operator
Process Mfg Supervisor & Operator
Maintenance Supervisor & Operator
More
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Roadmap
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Oracle E-Business Suite Investment Priorities
Continued Innovation for Years to Come
Customer Driven
Enhancements
Industry Roadmaps
In-Memory Apps
New Products
Information-Driven
Navigation with EBS
Extensions for Endeca
Smartphone Apps
Tablet Apps
Simplified User Interfaces
User Experience Innovation
Functional Advancements
Operational Efficiencies
Virtualization
Online Patching
System Administration
Leverage Oracle Technologies
Test Automation Framework and Content
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Technology Supports Functional Innovation
New EBS products:
17 E-Business Suite Extensions for Endeca
Outsourced Manufacturing
Mobile Field Service
Mobile Expenses
In-Memory Cost Management
Supply Chain Event Management
Oracle Technology makes new E-Business Suite products possible
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Oracle Applications On Exadata & Exalogic
Standard hardware
Exalogic and Exadata
E-Business Suite Self Service HR and Procurement
8x better Response Time
2x better Scalability
Response Time
8X
11.94 s
1.42 s
E-Business Suite Order to Cash
3x better Response Time
2x better Scalability
Response Time
2.23 s
0.74 s
3X
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High Performance In-Memory Cost Management Applications Solution Overview
Oracle In-Memory Cost Management Scalability, Functionality, and Speed for a Transformation in Processes
Cost Impact Simulator and Gross Profit
Analyzer Obtain the Most Profitable Product Mix
Timely analyses of Impact of Cost Changes
Accurately Simulate Inventory Valuations, and Impact to Margins and Profits
Identify Optimal Pricing for Finished Goods
Cost Comparison Tool Process and Visualize Large Volumes of Data in
Near Real-Time
Identify the Most Profitable Cost Structures
Propagate Savings Across the Enterprise
Simulate Enterprise-wide Impact of Cost Changes
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Solution Overview
Oracle Supply Chain Event Management
Supply Chain Event Management monitors,
tracks and correlates planned events against
expected milestones
Heterogeneous supply chain systems are
tracked in real-time for proactive exception
management
Leverages Oracles Fusion Middleware
components to deliver fully integrated
solution including tools to resolve exceptions
Validate
Supply Chain Event Management (Tracks all Events)
Book
Transport
Drop Ship
Send ASN
Acknowledge
Logistics Provider
Order Fulfillment Organization
Receive
order Validate Book
Export
Compliance
Drop
Ship
Raise
Invoice Receive
ASN
Acknowledge Manufacture Logistics
Provider Send ASN
Supplier
Acknowledge Pick/Pack Ship Transport
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Oracle E-Business Suite Investment Priorities
Continued Innovation for Years to Come
Customer Driven
Enhancements
Industry Roadmaps
In-Memory Apps
New Products
Information-Driven
Navigation with EBS
Extensions for Endeca
Smartphone Apps
Tablet Apps
Simplified User Interfaces
User Experience Innovation
Functional Advancements
Operational Efficiencies
Virtualization
Online Patching
System Administration
Leverage Oracle Technologies
Test Automation Framework and Content
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Oracle E-Business Suite Virtualization Self-Contained Images
Vision
Single Node
Vision
DB
Prod
DB
Application
Server
Documentation
EBS 12.2.3
VM Virtual Appliances 1620448.1
EBS 12.2.3
VM Templates for Exalogic 1633952.1
EBS 12.2.2
VM Templates 1590941.1
EBS 12.1.3
VM Templates E16538_01
EBS 12.1.3
VM Templates for Exalogic
1499132.1
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Deploy Oracle E-Business Suite with Oracle VirtualBox
Install Oracle
VirtualBox on your
platform of choice
Download EBS
12.2.3 VM Virtual
Appliance
Import the Oracle E-
Business Suite
appliance
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Functionality leverages Oracle 11g R2 Edition-Based Redefinition features to support online patching
Patches can be applied while the production system is fully operational
Only a short downtime is required to complete patching process
The amount of downtime required by any patch will be consistent
Solution
Online Patching Dramatically Reducing Patching Downtime
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Online Patching Online Patching Cycle - Overview
Online Patching cycle includes 5 phases
Application is only offline during the Cutover phase Online Patching is used to apply all patches in 12.2
Remove obsolete objects
Restart application on Patch Edition
Compile invalid objects
Wait for a good downtime window
Apply one or more patches to the Patch Edition
Copy the production app code
Create a new Patch Edition in the DB
Users Online
Users Offline
Users Online
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Better System Management with EM 12c
Manage EBS environments centrally
Validate configurations, identify missing patches
Deploy setups automatically
Monitor concurrent requests, workflows, users
Automate cloning and hot backups
Apply and track patches automatically
Package & deploy your customizations
Create standards-compliant patches
Automatically deploy them with Oracle patches
Application Management Suite for E-Business Suite
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New System Management Home Pages
Displays at-a-glance view of:
Status of all EBS instances
Compliance Summary & Violations
Incidents Summary
EBS specific security compliance
standards
Application Management Suite for EBS System Management
EBS Summary Dashboards
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New Patch Manager Dashboard
UI to view & download AD Worker Logs
Customization Manager enhancements
EBS 12.1.3 Cloning enhancements
Multi-Node Cloning
Scaling up or Scaling down
Shared File System Cloning
Recently Added Features
Application Management Suite for EBS Change Management
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Simplified Online Patching management
Monitor EBS12.2 Tech Stack including
WebLogic Server
Custom schema readiness report for
online patching
Automated Cloning
Integration with JVM Diagnostics
Application Management Suite for EBS EBS 12.2 Management
Comprehensive EBS 12.2 Management
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Load and Performance Style Testing Web and Oracle Application Testing Accelerators Smart Integration with EM Diagnostics
Test Planning, Requirements and Test Cases Defects Tracking Reporting
Functional and Regression Testing Web and Oracle Application Testing Accelerators Oracle Flow Builder
Test Automation Oracle Application Testing Suite (OATS)
Oracle Functional Testing Suite
for Oracle Applications
Oracle Load Testing Suite
for Oracle Applications
Oracle Test Manager
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Test Automation Oracle Functional Testing Suite for Oracle Applications
Record
Manually
Generate
Ora
cle
Fu
ncti
on
al T
esti
ng
Su
ite
for
Ora
cle
Ap
pli
cati
on
s
Test
Automation
Scripts
OpenScript
Record & Playback
+ Advanced Scripting
Flow Builder
Framework to combine
flows and data to
generate test scripts
OpenScript: Traditional Record/Playback
With Accelerators for Oracle Applications
Flow Builder: Test Script Generation
Data Independent
Easy Maintenance
For Non-Technical People
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Test Automation Reduce Testing Effort with Flow Builder & EBS Pre-Built Test Content
Record
Manually
Generate
Test
Automation
Scripts
OpenScript
Record & Playback
+ Advanced Scripting
Flow Builder
Framework to combine
flows and data to
generate test scripts
EBS Pre-Built
Test Content
Your
Data
Your
Flows
Use Flow Builder to Generate Test Scripts
Start with EBS Pre-Built Test Content
2000+ Components and 200+ Flows
Create and Maintain Your Test Scripts
Add Your Flows & Data
Extend with More Components
O
rac
le F
un
cti
on
al T
esti
ng
Su
ite
for
Ora
cle
Ap
pli
cati
on
s
EBS Quality Assurance Team
Reduced Automation Time by 60%
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Oracle Workflow
Business Event System
eCommerce Gateway
XML Gateway PL/SQL
APIs
Interface
Tables
Concurrent
Programs
BSO Java APIs Interface
Views
Integration Repository
Easier Integration Business Integration Technologies
Web Services
Integrated SOA Gateway EBS Adapter
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Easier Integration Support for Asynchronous Web Services in E-Business Suite 12.2
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New in EBS R12.2.3 REST Services
EBS Database
EBS WLS Installation
EBS Domain
Managed Server
Oracle E-Business Suite
OAFM
REST Service
Provider REST Services
Mobile
Portal (Composite UI)
Web Application
JAX-RS
Seeded & Custom PL/SQL APIs
as REST Services
Described in WADL, XSDs
Support for JSON & XML
HTTP Basic & Token based
Authentication
Pre-deployed Security Services
Key Features
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Oracle E-Business Suite Integration Technology Oracle E-Business Suite
Concurrent
Program
Open
Interface
Integrated SOA
Gateway
(Web Services)
Workflow Business
Event
System
XML Gateway
E-Commerce
Gateway
PLSQL
Java
Data-Centric
Integration
Integration
through Native
Interfaces
Process-
Centric
Integration
Event-
Driven
Integration
B2B
Integration
Integration
through Web
services
Oracle SOA Suite
BPEL
Oracle
Data
Integrator B2B CEP
EBS
Adapter
White paper: Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12.1.3: Integration Products and Technologies Primer
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Planning Guidance
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May
2009
Dec
2009
Aug
2010
E-Business Suite 12.1 & 12.2 Roadmap Continued Releases & Innovation, Easy to Uptake
12.1 12.1.2 12.1.3 12.1.3+ New Features
Planned Released
12.2 12.2.3 12.2.4 12.2.5 12.2.x
Sep
2013
Field Service, Expenses
EBS Extensions for Endeca
Mobile Apps
In-Memory Apps & Other New Products
Product Releases for Both 12.1 & 12.2
In-Memory Cost Mgt, Outsourced Mfg, SCEM,
EBS Test Automation
17 products Financials, Procurement, Contracts, Project Manufacturing,
Quality, SSHR Manager, MDM Hubs, more
Time Entry, Projects, Procurement, Order Mgt, Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Approvals, Employee Directory, more
More In-Memory Apps, Yard Mgt , Advanced Testing Packs, more
User Experience Innovation, Functional Advancements
Dec
2013
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Updates to E-Business Suite Support (as of Sep 2013)
Release Update to Support Offering Customer Benefit
12.1 Premier Support through Dec 2016 (from May 2014; additional 31 months)
Extended Support through Dec 2019 (from Dec 2018; additional 12 months)
More time to use 12.1
11.5.10 Sustaining Support Exception update
Additional services beyond Sustaining Support through Dec 2015 (from Dec 2014, additional 12 months)
New fixes to Severity 1 production issues Critical Patch Updates (CPUs)
Selected legislative & regulatory updates included US Form 1099 2013 and 2014 year-end updates Payroll regulatory updates for US, Canada, UK, and Australia
for each countrys fiscal year ending in 2014
Support for stable
operations on 11.5.10
while focus on
completing upgrade to
12.1 or 12.2
For more info, see EBS Support Updates: MOS Doc ID 1495337.1
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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
E-Business Suite Support Timelines Reinforce Customer Choice to Use 12.1 or 12.2
11.5.10 GA Nov 2004
Premier Sustaining
Premier Sustaining
Nov 2013
Jan 2012 Jan 2015
Nov 2010
Extended
Dec 2015
12.0 GA Jan 2007
12.1 GA May 2009
12.2 GA Sep 2013
Sustaining
Dec 2016 Dec 2019 May 2009
Extended
Premier Sustaining
Sep 2018 Sep 2021 Sep 2013
Extended
3
Support updates as of Sep 2013
1. 11.5.10 Sustaining Support Exception through Dec 2015 (from Dec 2014; additional 12 months)
2. 12.1 Premier Support through Dec 2016 (from May 2014; additional 31 months)
3. 12.1 Extended Support through Dec 2019 (from Dec 2018; additional 12 months)
1
2
3
Premier 2
Extended 1
Exception
For more info, see Oracle Lifetime Support Policy: Oracle Applications
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Which Release Should You Target?
Choose 12.2 if you:
Need the high availability provided by Online Patching
Want the functional enhancements that are in 12.2
Prefer to invest in a single project to upgrade directly to 12.2
Choose 12.1 if you:
Prefer to target a release with thousands of live customers
Would like to stay on 12.1 for 3-5 years before upgrading to 12.2
Need to move from a release below 11.5.10 with no direct upgrade to 12.2
Will Depend on Your Circumstances
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If you are on 12.1 (or going there)
Keep technology up-to-date
Check Certify on My Oracle Support for latest combinations
Get to 12.1.3 if youre not already there
12.1.3-level family packs are minimum prerequisites for new patches as of
Feb 2013
New features and products often built on top of 12.1.3
Use Patch Wizard to identify additional recommended patches
Consider new EBS products and functionality
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Recommended Patch Collections for EBS 12.1.3
One consolidated patch across product families
Recommended Patch Collection 1 (RPC1) includes
recommended patches from all product families:
o Applications Technology (ATG)
o Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
o Financials (FIN)
o Human Resources Management (HRMS)
Oracle 12.1.3+ E-Business Suite Recommended Patch Collection 1 [RPC1] Note 1638535.1
o Procurement (PRC)
o Projects (PJ)
o Supply Chain Management (SCM)
o Value Chain Planning (VCP)
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If You Are Targeting 12.2
1. Read the 12.2 Technical Planning Guide, Doc 1585857.1
Understand the 12.2 Online Patching cycle
Plan for 12.2 Dual File system
Prepare for Additional Disk Space
Prepare Customizations for Online Patching
2. Get familiar with WebLogic Server
3. Plan for related systems changes
4. Consider new operational characteristics
Things You Can Do Today to Prepare
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Release Content Docs
Release Value Props
Online Training (TOIs)
Online Documentation
TRMs
Proactive Support
Tools
http://launch.oracle.com/?EBSUpgrade
Release 12.2 Information Center Accelerate your Evaluation and Planning
Doc 1581299.1
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Get Familiar with WebLogic Server 11g Sysadmins are already familiar with WebLogic Server IF using these:
Technology Release 11i Release 12
Oracle Access Manager 10gR1, 11gR1 11gR1
Oracle Internet Directory 11gR1 11gR1
WebCenter 11gR1
Portal 11gR1 11gR1
Discoverer 11gR1 11gR1
Business Intelligence (EE+) 11gR1 11gR1
Business Intelligence Applications 7.9.6 7.9.6
Oracle SOA Suite 11gR1 11gR1
Enterprise Manager 11gR1, 12cR2 11gR1, 12cR2
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Plan for Related Systems Changes
A good time to change OS platform is at an EBS upgrade
12.2 is certified only on 64-bit operating systems
12.1 is certified on both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems
Increasingly, modern hardware doesnt come with 32-bit OOTB
If you need to stay with your 32-bit OS, plan to upgrade 12.1
See Oracle E-Business Suite Upgrades and Platform Migration (1377213.1)
If Currently on 32-bit OS, Upgrade to 64-bit OS
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Plan for Related System Changes
11i, 12.1.3, and 12.2 are certified for 11gR2
12.2 requires 11gR2
Apply latest certified patch set (11.2.0.4) plus additional prerequisite
patches
See Database Preparation Guidelines for Release 12.1 Upgrade
(761570.1)
See Database Preparation Guidelines for Release 12.2 Upgrade
(1349240.1)
Upgrade to Database 11gR2 Before or During Your EBS Project
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Plan for Related System Changes
Switch from Oracle Single Sign-On to Oracle Access Manager 11gR2
12.2 is certified only with Oracle Access Manager 11g
OAM 11gR2 (11.1.2) is certified for 11i and 12.0/12.1.3
See: Overview of Single Sign-On Integration Options for Oracle E-Business Suite (1388152.1)
Switch from Oracle Portal to Oracle WebCenter Portal
12.2 is certified only with Oracle WebCenter Portal
Oracle WebCenter Portal 11gR2 (11.1.1.6) is certified for 12.0/12.1.3
Switch these External Services (Required for 12.2)
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Consider New Operational Characteristics
Downtime windows are now measured in minutes
What operations besides patching do you perform during downtime?
Can these operations be performed while the E-Business Suite is online?
New development standards for online patching compliance
New utilities to help identify and correct compliance issues
Advice on how to fix objects that are not compliant
Patches still need to be tested on a test system
Patch Edition is not a test environment
Users cannot connect to the Patch Edition
All Patches Delivered Post-12.2 are Online Patches
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May
2009
Dec
2009
Aug
2010
E-Business Suite 12.1 & 12.2 Roadmap Continued Releases & Innovation, Easy to Uptake
12.1 12.1.2 12.1.3 12.1.3+ New Features
Planned Released
12.2 12.2.3 12.2.4 12.2.5 12.2.x
Sep
2013
Field Service, Expenses
EBS Extensions for Endeca
Mobile Apps
In-Memory Apps & Other New Products
Product Releases for Both 12.1 & 12.2
In-Memory Cost Mgt, Outsourced Mfg, SCEM,
EBS Test Automation
17 products Financials, Procurement, Contracts, Project Manufacturing,
Quality, SSHR Manager, MDM Hubs, more
Time Entry, Projects, Procurement, Order Mgt, Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Approvals, Employee Directory, more
More In-Memory Apps, Yard Mgt , Advanced Testing Packs, more
User Experience Innovation, Functional Advancements
Dec
2013
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Learn More
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Release Content Docs
Release Value Props
Online Training (TOIs)
Online Documentation
TRMs
Proactive Support
Tools
http://launch.oracle.com/?EBSUpgrade
Release 12.2 Information Center Accelerate your Evaluation and Planning
Doc 1581299.1
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Latest news
Certification announcements
Primers, FAQs, tips
Desupport reminders
Latest upgrade recommendations
Statements of Direction
Subscribe via email or RSS
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E-Business Suite Technology Stack Blog
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http://www.youtube.com/user/OracleEBSdemos/featured
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