R12 Oracle E-Business

Essentials for Implementers:

Overview
Overview

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Objectives

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Course Purpose

Purpose of the Course

The course covers major components of the R12 E-Business Suite architecture and the
SWAN user interface.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Recognize the shared entities within R12 E-Business Suite and the key business flows and
integration points between products in R12 E-Business Suite
Explain Flexfield concepts such as defining, creating, and discussing enhancements to the
flexfields
Explore the Multi-Org Access Control (MOAC) feature, its key components that provide
better benefits and solutions to Enterprises
Obtain an overview of Oracle Workflow, the components that comprise workflow, and
how to monitor a process in the workflow monitor
Explain how alerts are used in R12 E-Business Suite
Recognize the features of Oracle Fusion Business Intelligence for Oracle Applications

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Whats New in the Course?

Whats New in the Course?

Navigating in New R12 User Interface
The new SWAN user interface (UI) in R12 greatly improves the look-and-feel of Oracle
E-Business Suite.
It significantly enhances usability and productivity.
The new UI brings together some of the best UI concepts from a host of Oracle
Applications.
The new user interface is a subclass of Browser Look and Feel (BLAF) and replaces the
former look-and-feel.
Introduction to EBS Product Footprint and Architecture
The course communicates information about new or changed functionality in the specified
release of the Oracle E-Business Suite
Oracle E-Business Suite is a fully integrated, comprehensive suite of business applications
for the enterprise.
Oracle Applications Architecture is a framework for multitiered, distributed computing
that supports Oracle Applications products.
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 In this model, various servers or services are distributed among three levels or tiers.
Overview of Shared Entities and Integration
This recognizes the shared entities within R12 E-Business Suite and the key business
flows and integration points between products in R12 E-Business Suite.
Fundamentals of Multiple Organizations (Multi-Org) and Multi-Org Access Control
(MOAC)
Define Multi-Org.
Discuss the types of organizations supported in the Multi-Org model.
Explain the Multi-Org entities.
Explain how Multi-Org secures data.
Identify key implementation considerations.
Explain Multi-Org Access Control.
Explain Multi-Org Preferences.
Explain Enhanced Multi-Org Reporting.
Fundamentals of Flexfields
Discuss Flexfields.
Define value sets.
Define key flexfields.
Define descriptive flexfields.
Enter values.
Discuss Flexfield enhancements:
- Error handling
- Oracle ADI flexfield form
- Flexfield as parameter
Fundamentals of System Administration
Understand the Layers of Access Control in Oracle.
Define Function Security.
Define Data Security.
Fundamentals of Oracle Workflow and Oracle Alert
Get an overview of Oracle Workflow.
Understand the components that comprise Workflow.
Learn how to monitor a process on the Workflow monitor.
Get an overview of Oracle Alert process.
Overview of Oracle Business Intelligence Products
Oracle Business Intelligence Products provides:
Role-based dashboards with preconfigured, action-driven analytics
Delivered integration with E-Business Suite transactional applications
Lower total cost of ownership and rapid deployment
Extensibility and scalability
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E-Business Suite: Documentation

E-Business Suite: Documentation

You can obtain additional information for the above topics from the following links:
http://download-uk.oracle.com/docs/cd/B34956_01/current/html/docset.html
http://www.oracle.com/technology/index.html > Documentation > Applications > Oracle
E-Business Suite Online Documentation Library Release 12 Oracle Applications Multiple
Organizations Implementation Guide
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/B40089_05/current/acrobat/120funmo.pdf
In addition, you can also obtain information about major E-Business Suite product families
from the following links:
Financials: http://www.oracle.com/applications/financials/intro.html
Human Resource Management:
http://www.oracle.com/applications/human_resources/intro.html
Supply Chain Management: http://www.oracle.com/applications/scm/index.html
Customer Relationship Management:
http://www.oracle.com/applications/crm/index.html

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 Projects: http://www.oracle.com/applications/projects/intro.html
Procurement: http://www.oracle.com/applications/procurement/intro.html

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Other Resources

Other Resources
MetaLink
Using MetaLink, you can:
Log, view, access, and monitor Service Requests (SRs) online
Search a global repository of technical knowledge
Get automatic skill-based routing of your SRs
Query the bug database for known issues
Download patches and patch sets
Navigate to http://metalink.oracle.com/ for more information.
Appsworld
Appsworld is a hands-on learning environment full of innovative technology, training,
solutions, strategy, and education. Navigate to http://www.oracle.com/openworld/index.html
for more information.
Appsnet
Appsnet is an online community for users and implementers of Oracle Applications. Navigate
to http://www.oracle.com/technology/community/apps/index.html for more information.
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Oracle Technology Network

It is a comprehensive technical resource. Navigate to
http://www.oracle.com/technology/index.html for more information.

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Oracle University Courses

Oracle University Courses

The main site for information regarding Oracle University and a host of very good Oracle
education resources is http://www.oracle.com/education/.
Instructor-Led Training (ILT)
Oracles most popular and comprehensive learning format, ILT provides students with handson experience to match job requirements and to prepare students for Oracle Certification
exams. From in-class demonstrations to hands-on labs, Oracle University Instructor-Led
Training provides a dynamic learning environment.
For more information about ILTs, see the Web site at:
http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/show_desc.redirect?redir_type=33
Instructor-Led Training: Private ILT
Private events are designed to maximize the learning experience and suit the specific needs of
any implementation team, IT department, or other technology groups. Oracle private events are
the ideal solution for a team of employees needing the same kind of training, who could be
trained together, keeping the travel to a minimum.
For more information, go to http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plqdad/show_desc.redirect?redir_type=37.
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Live WebClass (LWC)

LWCs are designed to provide live instruction at home or office, thereby saving time and travel
expenses. Expert Oracle instructors deliver the same quality of training as in the classroom
during four hours of online instruction. In addition, live office hours are scheduled every day to
enhance the learning experience. Students also receive hands-on practice with easy access to a
live, hosted environment. For more information about LWCs, go to
http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/show_desc.redirect?redir_type=34.
iLearning (Oracle University Knowledge Center)
OUKC offers on-demand access to self-paced courses with topics covering Oracle
technologies. Students can use the Knowledge Center to:
Prepare to become an Oracle Certified Professional
Explore advanced technology topics
Get implementation expertise
Get trained to use Oracle E-Business Suite Applications
For more information about courses available in OUKC, go to
http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=160.
Self-Study CD-ROM (SSCD)
For training at your own pace, at any time and place, Oracle Universitys Self-Study CDROMs (SSCD) are available as individual courses. The collection of titles covers Oracle
products as well as related IT topics. Some titles cover the same content as the ILTs and can be
used to reinforce classroom learning, whereas others expand on general and special topics.
Comprehensive, engaging lessons use the latest multimedia and instructional design to provide
hands-on training. SSCDs are an ideal way to train if you cannot attend class or prefer to learn
on your own.
For more information about SSCD training options, access
http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/show_desc.redirect?redir_type=35.

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Summary

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