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    2 2009 Oracle Corporation Proprietary and Confidential

    Day, Date, 2004

    time p.m. ET

    Teleconference Access:North America: xxxxInternational: xxxxPassword: Advisor

    Tuesday, Nov 16, 2010

    11:00 AM CET (GMT +1)

    Teleconference Access:

    North America:1866 230 1938

    International (UK):+44 (0) 1452 562 665

    Conference ID :17662180

    Upcoming Webcasts in ATG area :

    oNov-30 : EBS DB Performance Tuning EMEA Session

    o Dec-01 : EBS DB Performance Tuning US Session

    o Dec-07 : EBS JVM Performance Tuning EMEA Session

    o Dec-08 : EBS JVM Performance Tuning US Session

    Do you have any requests for future EBS - ATG WebcastEvents?

    Please email your suggestions to

    [email protected], subject: Topics of Interest.

    E-Business Suite Upgrade to Release 12.1

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    AGENDA

    Presentation and Demo approximately 60 minutes

    Q&A Session approximately 15 minutes

    Web attendees can ask questions via Q&A panel Phone attendees can ask questions via Q&A panel or

    phone (operator assisted)

    2010 Oracle Corporation Proprietary and Confidential

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    Q&A panel

    type your question here1

    Send your question

    3

    Who to ask?2

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    your question pop-up here

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    ATTENTION AUDIO INFORMATION

    Voice streaming/Audio broadcast is available.

    For full audio access join teleconference.

    Teleconference Connect details:

    1. Conference ID: 17662180

    2. International dial in: +44 (0) 1452 562 665

    3. List with national toll free numbers is available inNote 1251315.1

    Note:

    You can view this info anytime using WebEx menu:

    Communicate > Join Teleconference

    from your WebEx session

    2010 Oracle Corporation Proprietary and Confidential

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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 decision. The

    development, release, and timing of any features

    or functionality described for Oracles products

    remains at the sole discretion of Oracle.

    Safe Harbor Statement

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    Planning Your Oracle E-Business Suite Upgrade from Release 11i toRelease 12.1

    Anne CarlsonSenior Director, Oracle E-Business Suite Product Strategy

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    Planning Your Upgrade Agenda

    Business value of the upgrade

    Starting your upgrade project

    Planning your upgrade approach

    Preparing for your upgrade execution Completing your upgrade project

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    Business Value ofUpgrading from

    E-Business Suite 11i to 12.1

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    Financials

    Human

    Capital

    SupplyChain

    Procurement

    Customer &Master DataManagement

    ApplicationsTechnology

    E-BusinessSuite

    12

    Focused on Financials and Technology

    Oracle E-Business Suite

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    BankModelTaxEngineInterCompany

    General Ledgeredger & Ledger Setseneral Ledgeredger & Ledger Sets

    Subledger Accounting (SLA)Dr Cr

    ProjectsReceivablesInventory

    Work in Process Purchasing Payables

    Multi-OrgAccessControl

    Major Initiatives:

    1. Ledger andLedger Sets

    2. Multi-OrgAccessControl

    3. SubledgerAccounting

    4. Tax Engine

    5. Intercompany

    6. Bank Model

    Oracle E-Business Suite R12Global Financial Architecture

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    Customer &Master DataManagement

    Procurement

    Human

    Capital

    SupplyChain

    Procurement

    Customer &Master DataManagement

    Financials& Projects

    Procurement

    SupplyChain

    Human

    Capital

    ApplicationsTechnology

    E-BusinessSuite12.1

    Substantial Value in Every Area

    Oracle E-Business Suite

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    Procurement

    HCM

    Financials

    SCM

    Projects

    CRM

    Buyers Workbench, Sourcing,Contracts, Electronic Invoicing,iSupplier Portal

    Learning Management, Recruiting,Performance Management, TalentProfile, Incentive Compensation

    Service & Field Service

    Project Management for AssetBased Industries (Util, E&C, O&G etc.)

    Enterprise Asset Management,Warehouse Management

    Shared Service Centers, AdvancedCollections, Internet Expenses,Channel Revenue Mgmt

    Spend Analysis, Classification &

    Supplier Lifecycle Management

    Succession Planning, IncentiveComp Analytics/ HR Analytics

    Projects Analytics, PrimaveraIntegration

    Value Chain Planning, LandedCost Management, ManufacturingExecution

    Financials Accounting Hub,Federal Financial Analytics

    Enhanced Product Areas New Products in 12/12.1

    MDM Core Product Hub PIM for Telco, PIM for Retail, Site

    Hub, Supplier Hub

    Industries Wholesale Distribution, Public Sector, High Technology , Engineering & Construction, Life

    Sciences, Retail, Professional Services, Communications, Consumer Goods, Utilities

    Price Protection, Supplier Ship &Debit

    Oracle E-Business Suite R12.1

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    Finding Additional InformationAccelerate Your Evaluation and Planning

    Contains

    Presentations

    RCDs

    RVPs

    Videos Customer

    Stories

    White Papers

    etchttp://launch.oracle.com/?EBSUpgrade

    http://launch.oracle.com/?EBSUpgradehttp://launch.oracle.com/?EBSUpgrade
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    EBS Product Update: Continued Releases And InnovationOngoing Consumable Low Upgrade Cost Point Releases

    EBSR12

    EBSR12.1

    EBS12.1.2

    EBS12.1.3

    Planned

    2004 2007 2009 2010 2011

    Released

    Financials,Technology

    Procurement, HCM, Service, SCM, Projects,Financials, Technology, MDM

    FunctionalInnovation

    Major Release

    Minor Release

    EBS11i10

    EBS12.x

    NewEBS R12.1.3 released on Aug 20, 2010

    Key functional enhancements in Warehouse Mgt and Customer Service areas

    Functional enhs across suite, plus statutory/regulatory updates and error corrections

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    Starting Your Upgrade ProjectBest Practices

    1. Assemble the right project team

    2. Allocate enough time and resources

    3. Establish the target release

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    1. Assemble the Right ProjectTeam

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    Executive SteeringCommittee

    Business ProcessOwners

    Technical Team

    DBAApps (mid-tier) Specialist

    Performance Specialist

    Customization Developer

    FunctionalSpecialists

    1. Assemble the Right Project Team

    Dedicated ProjectManager

    Include All of the Relevant Stakeholders

    Tax Specialist

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    2. Allocate Enough Time and Resources

    11i to 12.1 upgrade is bigger than 11i MaintenancePack upgrades (e.g., 11i9 to 11i10) Significant changes in Financials functionality and data model

    More flexible implementation options

    Time and resource estimates from 11i MaintenancePack upgrades may not apply

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    3. Establish the Target Release

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    Do Rapid Install to get 12.1 tech stack & product files

    Apply latest Release Update Pack (12.1.3) Legislative and regulatory updates

    Minor enhancements

    Error corrections

    Apply critical patches identified on My Oracle Support Recommended Patch List

    Release Notes Known Issues

    Track patches youve applied to your 11i system post-12.1.3 Ask Support which patches also apply to 12.1.3

    3. Establish the Target Release12.1.3 Became Available in August 2010

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    Planning Your Upgrade ApproachBest Practices

    1. Decide: upgrade vs. reimplement

    2. Upgrade before expanding your footprint

    3. Plan for some Financials setup

    4. Plan the upgrade of customizations5. Plan for related systems changes

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    1. Decide: Upgrade vs.Reimplement

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    Procurement

    SupplyChain

    HumanCapital

    Customer &Master DataManagement

    Financials& Projects

    ApplicationsTechnology

    E-BusinessSuite

    11i10

    Procurement

    SupplyChain

    HumanCapital

    Customer &Master DataManagement

    Financials& Projects

    ApplicationsTechnology

    E-BusinessSuite

    12.1

    Current 11i Instance

    Upgraded 12.1 Instance

    Run Oracle tools onyour current instance to

    Install 12.1 filesystem

    Upgrade all data to12.1

    Go live on yourupgraded instance

    Upgrade

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    Procurement

    SupplyChain

    HumanCapital

    Customer &Master DataManagement

    Financials& Projects

    ApplicationsTechnology

    E-BusinessSuite11i10

    Procurement

    SupplyChain

    HumanCapital

    Customer &Master DataManagement

    Financials& Projects

    ApplicationsTechnology

    E-BusinessSuite12.1

    Procurement

    SupplyChain

    HumanCapital

    Customer &Master Data

    Management

    Financials& Projects

    ApplicationsTechnology

    E-BusinessSuite11i10

    Procurement

    SupplyChain

    HumanCapital

    Customer &Master DataManagement

    Financials& Projects

    ApplicationsTechnology

    E-Business

    Suite11i10

    US-HQ

    Asia Pacific

    Europe

    Global Single Instance

    Legacy Instances

    Upgrade your US-HQinstance to 12.1

    Do internationalsetups on the

    upgraded instance Migrate data from

    your internationalinstances

    Go live on your globalsingle instance

    Hybrid: Upgrade & Consolidate

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    Do an upgrade if you: Are satisfied with core Financials configurations such as:

    Chart of Accounts definition

    Costing Method

    Calendar Run a single instance of EBS

    Use standard business processes with minimal customization

    Want to carry forward historical transaction data

    1. Decide: Upgrade vs. Reimplement

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    Consider a reimplementation if you: Are dissatisfied with core Financials configurations such as:

    Chart of Accounts definition

    Costing Method

    Calendar Want to combine instances into a new gold instance

    Want to standardize business processes and eliminatenumerous customizations

    In practice, we see many more upgrades thanreimplementations

    1. Decide: Upgrade vs. Reimplement

    AT&T Inc Upgraded to Oracle E Business Suite

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    CUSTOMER PERSPECTIVE

    We upgraded to Oracle E-BusinessSuite Release 12 and Oracle FinancialAccounting Hub to achieve greaterefficiency and effectiveness globally inthe wake of our recent acquisitions andour plan to centralize accounting for allof our worldwide operating companies.Oracle helped us to achieve that goal on

    time and on budget

    Roxanne Shelton, Executive Director,Financial Applications, AT&T Inc.

    COMPANY OVERVIEW

    One of the worlds largest Telecommunications companies Industry: Communications

    Employees: 294,600

    Revenue: US$124 billion

    CHALLENGES/OPPORTUNITIES

    Upgrade the companys existing Oracle enterprise resource

    planning (ERP) system to accommodate recentcommunications industry acquisitions and more easilyincorporate international operating companies

    Support centralization of business operations to achievegreater consistency, data reliability, and global visibility

    SOLUTIONS Oracle Financials

    Oracle Fixed Assets Oracle Financial Accounting Hub Oracle Project Costing

    RESULTS

    Enabled users to get financial resultsmore quickly and get up-to-date data inthe hands of decision makers, ultimately

    accelerating monthly financial close bynearly 25%

    Standardized accounting rules,reducing the chart of accounts by 1/3

    Streamlined processing of more than1.2 million invoices per month

    AT&T Inc. Upgraded to Oracle E-Business SuiteRelease 12 to Centralize Accounting Processes

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    2. Upgrade Before ExpandingYour Footprint

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    2. Upgrade Before Expanding Your Footprint

    You want to add more EBS products to your footprint.Should you: Implement new products at 11i level, then upgrade later?

    Implement new products in a separate 12.1 instance?

    Upgrade to 12.1 first, then implement new products?

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    2. Upgrade Before Expanding Your Footprint

    Upgrade to 12.1 first, then implement new products

    Balance long-term goals against desire for rapidreturn Many products are much stronger at the 12.1 level

    Dont split to a separate 12.1 instance unless thats your long

    term strategy

    Dont slow progress towards 12.1 with numerous 11i projects

    Implement and stabilize new business processes once, nottwice

    Chicago Public Schools Upgraded to Oracle

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    CUSTOMER PERSPECTIVE

    We went live with Oracle E-BusinessSuite Release 12.1 on time and onbudget. The new features in the latestversion will enable us to operate moreefficiently and effectively, such asmanaging our US$6 billion capital andgrant monies.

    Prasad Nettum, Director for EnterpriseFinancial Systems

    COMPANY OVERVIEW

    The nations third largest school district that servesapproximately 407,000 students in 666 schools

    Industry: Public Sector

    Employees: 55,000

    Revenue: US$6 billion

    CHALLENGES/OPPORTUNITIES

    Upgrade the school districts existing Oracle enterpriseresource planning (ERP) system to gain new functionality andto enable the system to scale for future growth under extremebudgetary and staffing constraints due to the current economy

    Review and reduce the systems more than 100customizations for better management efficiency

    Implement additional modules on the latest version of OracleE-Business Suite to save time and money

    SOLUTIONS Oracle Financials Oracle Procurement Oracle Projects Oracle Enterprise Asset Management Oracle User Productivity Kit

    RESULTS

    Completed the aggressive upgradewithin the original project timeline andbudget despite changes half waythrough

    Solved problems quickly and metaggressive goals with a small IT staff

    Managed and monitored work ordersmore efficiently

    September 2009

    Chicago Public Schools Upgraded to OracleE-Business Suite Release 12.1 on Time

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    3. Plan for Some FinancialsSetup

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    Even in the upgrade case, plan on reviewing yourFinancials setups Some setups done separately in 11i modules are centralized

    in 12.1

    Validate that new centralized setups reflect consistenttax and accounting treatments that you expect

    3. Plan for Some Financials Setup

    Legal Entity

    Operating Units

    UNIFIED BANK ACCOUNT MODEL ONE GLOBAL TAX ENGINE

    Centrally managed rules Consistent tax services

    Tax Determination Process

    Regime ApplicableTaxes

    Tax Status,Rate

    TaxableBasis

    TaxCalculation

    CENTRALIZED PAYMENTS ENGINE

    PaymentsEngine

    Funds Capture and Disbursement

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    Understand upgrade impacts Oracle Financials & Procurement Functional Upgrade Guide

    What happens to my Tax Codes?

    How are Suppliers and Sites moved into TCA?

    R12 Upgrade Considerations by Product, Doc 889733.1 Process and configuration changes

    Accounting Setup Manager Pre-Update Diagnosis Report

    Setup inconsistencies you should resolve before upgrade

    Understand new 12.1 options Oracle Financials Concepts Guide

    Oracle Financials Implementation Guide

    3. Plan for Some Financials Setup

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    4. Plan the Upgrade ofCustomizations

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    Inventory all customizations

    Review 12.1 functionality to see what is now availablein the product Save money by retiring customizations

    Research country-specific localizations See Introduction to Add-On Localizations, Doc 429042.1

    Consider engaging Oracle Consulting for a CEMLIreview Customization, Extension, Modification, Localization, and

    Integration

    4. Plan the Upgrade of Customizations

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    Review impact of data model changes Lots of materials to help you

    Release notes

    TOI training

    eTRM (Technical Reference Manual) Example: Switch from distribution lines stored in separate

    applications to new XLA tables

    4. Plan the Upgrade of CustomizationsUnderstand Data Model Changes

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    Custom code in standard 11i development technologiesis generally compatible OA Framework

    Oracle Forms

    Certain technologies have been replaced Mod_plsql

    Oracle Reports Server Reports

    Oracle Graphics integrations with Oracle Forms

    AK mode of Oracle Application Framework

    See Preparing Custom Development for the Next OracleApplications E-Business Suite Release, Doc 374398.1

    4. Plan the Upgrade of CustomizationsUnderstand Technology Changes

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    Complete BI Publisher template coverage for 12.1reports, plus flexibility to create your own

    You can migrate custom reports to BI Publisherbefore you upgrade May need to adjust queries, but formatting remains valid

    Migration utility for Oracle Reports is available

    4. Plan the Upgrade of CustomizationsPlan for Report Customizations

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    Use personalization functionality where possible OA Personalization Framework

    Flexfields

    Folders

    Extend incrementally using standard E-BusinessSuite technologies OA Framework

    Oracle Forms

    Consider new Fusion Middleware tools such as ADFand SOA Suite for separate custom applications

    4. Plan the Upgrade of CustomizationsPlan For Screen Customizations

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    5. Plan for Related SystemsChanges

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    Before upgrading, you must be on a 12.1-certifieddatabase level: 10gR2, 11gR1, or 11gR2

    Consider getting to latest DB level certified for yourcurrent EBS level Both 11i10 and 12.1 are certified on 10gR2, 11gR1, 11gR2 See Database Preparation Guidelines for an Oracle E-

    Business Suite Release 12.1.1 Upgrade, Doc 761570.1

    Similar considerations apply to operating system level

    See Oracle Applications Installation and Upgrade NotesRelease 12 (12.1.1) for your platform

    5. Plan for Related Systems ChangesDatabase and Operating System Levels

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    Some architecture conversions are required and canbe accomplished while on 11i Oracle Applications Tablespace Model

    Reduces number of tablespaces to 12 from 2 per product

    Compacts database, optimizes storage settings andreduces I/O

    See Doc 248857.1

    Multiple Organization Architecture

    Convert from single-organization architecture to enable

    Multi Org Access Control

    See Doc 210193.1

    5. Plan for Related Systems ChangesArchitecture Conversions

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    Should you combine related systems changes withyour 12.1 project and downtime?

    Single Project & Downtime

    Less total downtime & testing More complex troubleshooting

    More business risk

    Multiple Projects & Downtimes

    Likely more total downtime & testing Simplified troubleshooting

    Less business risk

    5. Plan for Related Systems Changes

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    Different enterprises will make different scope andphasing decisions based on: How frequently they can take a downtime

    How long any single downtime can be

    How much testing their business requires In practice, most enterprises complete related system

    changes ahead of the 12.1 project and downtime

    5. Plan for Related Systems Changes

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    Preparing for Your Upgrade ExecutionBest Practices

    1. Develop a robust testing strategy

    2. Take steps to minimize downtime

    3. Prepare business users for change

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    1. Develop a Robust TestingStrategy

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    Test end to end with complete production data set Find latent data conditions that will fail 12.1s tighter validation

    Test all business scenarios with upgraded & new data Enter an invoice in 11i, issue a credit memo against it in 12.1

    Compare key reports before and after upgrade AP Trial Balance

    AR Reconciliation reports

    1. Develop a Robust Testing StrategyDo Full Functional Testing at Full Data Volumes

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    During UAT, test month-end close at full data volumes Resolve any exceptions

    After go-live, simulate month-end close a few daysbefore actual close Keep project team within reach through your first close

    See: R12: Period-End Procedures for OracleFinancials E-Business Suite (Doc 961285.1)

    1. Develop a Robust Testing StrategyTest Your Period-End Close

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    Batch load tests Run production concurrent requests on your test system

    User Participation Tests Let users go unscripted at full production processing capacity

    Automated load testing

    1. Develop a Robust Testing StrategyDo Load and Volume Testing

    S

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    1. Develop a Robust Testing StrategyConsider Oracles Automated Testing Solution

    Oracle Application Testing Suite (OATS)

    1. Oracle Load Testingscalability, performance & loadtesting

    2. Oracle Functional Testingfunctional and regression testing

    3. Oracle Test Manager testprocess management, testexecution & defect tracking

    12.1.1 Test Starter KitInstruction guideSample QA test scripts

    See Oracle Application TestingSuite Downloads > ApplicationTesting Suite

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    2. Take Steps to MinimizeDowntime

    2 T k S Mi i i D i

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    Do several complete practice upgrades Establish that the upgrade will fit into your downtime window

    Optimize your timing Tune performance of the core upgrade driver

    See Oracle E-Business Suite Upgrade Guide, Release 11ito 12.1.1

    Minimize duration of tasks performed before & after coreupgrade driver runs

    Interim backups

    Final acceptance testing

    2. Take Steps to Minimize Downtime

    2 T k St t Mi i i D ti

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    Lots of techniques for minimizing downtime Run The Upgrade Manual Script (TUMS) to identify tasks

    you can omit

    Use SLA Upgrade by Request to limit historical accounting

    data upgraded during downtime

    Apply Cumulative Upgrade Patch for fixes to upgrade code

    Use a shared APPL_TOP and Distributed AD

    Use a staged APPL_TOP

    Complete functional pre-upgrade tasks in Upgrade Guide

    Parallelize pre- and post-upgrade technical activities

    Isolate post-upgrade concurrent programs in a special queue See: Oracle E-Business Suite Upgrade Guide, Release 11i to

    12.1.1 ;Docs 384248.1, 236469.1, 399362.1, 734025.1

    2. Take Steps to Minimize Downtime

    https://support.us.oracle.com/oip/faces/secure/km/DocumentDisplay.jspx?id=384248.1https://support.us.oracle.com/oip/faces/secure/km/DocumentDisplay.jspx?id=236469.1https://support.us.oracle.com/oip/faces/secure/km/DocumentDisplay.jspx?id=399362.1https://support.us.oracle.com/oip/faces/secure/km/DocumentDisplay.jspx?id=734025.1https://support.us.oracle.com/oip/faces/secure/km/DocumentDisplay.jspx?id=734025.1https://support.us.oracle.com/oip/faces/secure/km/DocumentDisplay.jspx?id=399362.1https://support.us.oracle.com/oip/faces/secure/km/DocumentDisplay.jspx?id=236469.1https://support.us.oracle.com/oip/faces/secure/km/DocumentDisplay.jspx?id=384248.1
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    3. Prepare Business Users forChanges

    3 P B i U f Ch

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    Oracle Tutor Capture and maintain business process documentation

    Oracle UPK Capture and maintain interactive UI simulations Adapt pre-built E-Business Suite content

    Deploy as online help

    3. Prepare Business Users for ChangesConsider Oracles End User Productivity Solutions

    D i G t E d U P d ti it

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    SEE IT TRY IT KNOW IT DO ITUserModes

    Financials Payables Receivables General Ledger Assets Internet Expenses

    Advanced Global IntercompanySystem

    E-Business Tax Subledger Accounting Bank Account Setup/Maintenance

    HRMS Human Resources Payroll Self-Service HR Performance Mgmt Time and Labor iRecruitment Learning Mgmt

    Procurement Purchasing iSupplier Portal iProcurement

    Distribution Inventory Order Mgmt Shipping Execution

    Projects Project Costing Project Mgmt Project Resource

    MgmtApplications Technology Applications Mgmt Forms Personalization

    Manufacturing Shop Floor Management Work In Process

    Discrete MES

    OPM Product Development

    OPM Process Execution OPM MES

    2,300+ Pre-delivered Topics for Release 12.1

    Self-Running Demo Interactive Simulation Testing for Competence Context-Sensitive Help

    Drive Greater End User ProductivityUPK Pre-Built End-User Documentation

    Completing Your Upgrade Project

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    Completing Your Upgrade ProjectBest Practices

    1. Leverage Oracles information resources

    2. Leverage Oracles support services

    3. Upgrade within the support window

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    1. Leverage Oracles Information ResourcesA W lth f I f ti i A il bl

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    My Oracle Support:E-Business Suite Release 12.1 Info Center

    Knowledge > Tools and Training > E-Business Suite > Release 12.1 Info Center(Doc ID: 806593.1)

    A Wealth of Information is Available

    1. Leverage Oracles Information ResourcesA l t Y E l ti d Pl i

    http://metalink.oracle.com/metalink/plsql/showdoc?db=NOT&id=806593.1http://metalink.oracle.com/metalink/plsql/showdoc?db=NOT&id=806593.1
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    My Oracle Support:Release Value Propositions (RVPs)

    Knowledge > Tools and Training > E-Business Suite > Release 12.1 Info Center(Doc ID: 804373.1)

    Accelerate Your Evaluation and Planning

    1. Leverage Oracles Information ResourcesA l t Y E l ti d Pl i

    https://metalink.oracle.com/CSP/main/showdoc?db=NOT&id=804373.1https://metalink.oracle.com/CSP/main/showdoc?db=NOT&id=804373.1
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    My Oracle Support:Release Content Documents (RCDs)

    Knowledge > Tools and Training > E-Business Suite > Release 12.1 Info Center(Doc ID: 561580.1)

    Accelerate Your Evaluation and Planning

    1. Leverage Oracles Information ResourcesAccelerate Your Evaluation and Planning

    https://metalink.oracle.com/CSP/main/showdoc?db=NOT&id=561580.1https://metalink.oracle.com/CSP/main/showdoc?db=NOT&id=561580.1
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    My Oracle Support:Transfer of Information (TOI) Online Training

    Knowledge > Tools and Training > E-Business Suite > Release 12.1 Info Center(Doc ID: 807319.1)

    Accelerate Your Evaluation and Planning

    https://metalink.oracle.com/CSP/main/showdoc?db=NOT&id=807319.1https://metalink.oracle.com/CSP/main/showdoc?db=NOT&id=807319.1
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    2. Leverage Oracles SupportServices

    2 Leverage Oracles Support Services

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    2. Leverage Oracle s Support ServicesConsider Installing Configuration Manager

    Collects Config. info:

    Installed patches

    Deployedcomponents & apps

    Config files

    Provides info:

    System healthchecks

    Patch advice

    Info about yourOracle products

    Faster Problem Resolution

    2 Leverage Oracles Support Services

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    2. Leverage Oracle s Support ServicesConsider Using Maintenance Wizard

    My Oracle Support > Doc ID 215527.1

    Maintenance Wizard: Steps you thru 11i

    to 12.1 upgrade

    Filters out steps

    that dont apply Indicates critical

    patches

    Keeps log & status

    2 Leverage Oracles Support Services

    https://support.us.oracle.com/oip/faces/secure/km/DocumentDisplay.jspx?id=215527.1https://support.us.oracle.com/oip/faces/secure/km/DocumentDisplay.jspx?id=215527.1
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    2. Leverage Oracle s Support ServicesJoin My Oracle Support Communities

    Forum Install/Upgrade

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    Forum Install/Upgrade

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    3. Upgrade Within the SupportWindow

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    Planning Your Upgrade Recap

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    Planning Your Upgrade Recap

    Business value of the upgrade Starting your upgrade project

    Planning your upgrade approach

    Preparing for your upgrade execution

    Completing your upgrade project

    Questions and Answers

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    Applications Technology Group Webcasts

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    Upcoming Webcasts around ATG :

    Nov-30 : EBS DB Performance Tuning EMEA Session

    Dec-01 : EBS DB Performance Tuning US Session

    Dec-07 : EBS JVM Performance Tuning EMEA Session

    Dec-08 : EBS JVM Performance Tuning US Session

    For complete details on all upcoming Oracle Advisor Webcast Events, please see

    Note 740966.1, Oracle Advisor Webcast Schedule.For ATG Specific Webcasts please check Note 1186338.1.

    Do you have any requests for future ATG Advisor Webcast Events ?Please email your suggestions to me :

    [email protected], subject: Topics of Interest.

    ATG Communities in MOS available

    https://support.us.oracle.com/oip/faces/secure/km/DocumentDisplay.jspx?id=740966.1https://support.us.oracle.com/oip/faces/secure/km/DocumentDisplay.jspx?id=1186338.1https://support.us.oracle.com/oip/faces/secure/km/DocumentDisplay.jspx?id=1186338.1https://support.us.oracle.com/oip/faces/secure/km/DocumentDisplay.jspx?id=740966.1
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    Following Communities are available in My Oracle Support

    Oracle E-Business Suite

    ...

    BI Publisher - Business Intelligence Products (not only EBS)

    Core Workflow - Any Workflow isse not only E-Business Suite

    Diagnostic Tools - Anything around EBS Diagnostics

    E-Business Customizations - Your Customizations

    Installation - Fresh Install of the E-Business Suite

    Patch Review EBS - Review of Patches around the E-Business Suite

    Performanc - EBS Performance

    Upgrade - EBS Upgrade

    User Produktivity Kit - User Productivity Kit (UPK) available for the EBS

    Utilities - Utilities / generic EBS DBA issues

    ...This is the current list for the E-Business Suite Applications Technology Group

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    THANK YOU

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