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Release 11Release 11ii Workshops Workshops

Post Upgrade Support in Post Upgrade Support in the Release 11the Release 11ii World WorldSession LeaderKevin Dahl, Solution Beacon

Release 11i WorkshopsSan Ramon, CA • Worthington, MA •

Los Angeles, CA • St. Louis, MO • Orlando, FLwww.solutionbeacon.com

TRAIL to TEXAS sm

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Kevin Dahl Oracle Apps DBA with over 20

years experience performing more than 100 installations and upgrades

Releases 10 through 11i Taught at University of Oklahoma

Presenter Introduction

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Camping World Raytheon Texas Instruments BioReliance Chicago Public

Schools West Virginia

University Toshiba RL Carriers

Presenter Experiences Accor (Motel 6, Red

Roof Inns) National Institutes of

Health Kerr-McGee

Corporation other

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Functional Management Analyst End User

Technical Database Administrator Web Administrator Developer

Current Application Release Release 10.7, 11.0.x, 11.5.x

Current Operating Systems UNIX Linux

Audience Profile

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Release11Release11ii Concepts Concepts What is Release 11What is Release 11ii ArchitectureArchitecture Server ConfigurationServer Configuration

Administration and MaintenanceAdministration and Maintenance Post-installationPost-installation Environment ManagementEnvironment Management CloningCloning AutoConfigAutoConfig MigrationsMigrations PatchingPatching

Overview

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Release 11i Concepts

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Release 11i Basics to Remember Release 11Release 11ii is not a static release is not a static release Release 11Release 11ii installs everything regardless installs everything regardless

of licensingof licensing Release 11Release 11ii contains constantly evolving contains constantly evolving

technologytechnology Release 11Release 11i i point upgrades introduce point upgrades introduce

significant changes to functionality and significant changes to functionality and technologytechnology

Release 11Release 11ii has significant has significant interdependencies of Critical Products: AD, interdependencies of Critical Products: AD, FND, AK, HZ (TCA), OWF, TXK, ADX, SHT, FND, AK, HZ (TCA), OWF, TXK, ADX, SHT, ATG, AU, FWK, OAMATG, AU, FWK, OAM

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The Biggest and Most Complex Oracle The Biggest and Most Complex Oracle Applications Release Ever!Applications Release Ever!

CD/DVD bundle releases containing:CD/DVD bundle releases containing: major changes to the tools and major changes to the tools and

technology stacktechnology stack bug fixes bug fixes NEW and CHANGED functionality!NEW and CHANGED functionality!

What is Release 11i?

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Completely New Architecture, Tools and Completely New Architecture, Tools and Technology – True Three-TierTechnology – True Three-Tier Internet Computing Architecture (ICA)Internet Computing Architecture (ICA) Technology Stack – Forms, Java, Apache(html)Technology Stack – Forms, Java, Apache(html) Oracle 8Oracle 8ii/9/9ii – CBO, Partitioning – CBO, Partitioning

Multiple Application Server ComponentsMultiple Application Server Components Forms-Based: ERP, Back OfficeForms-Based: ERP, Back Office HTML/JAVA-Based: Self Service, Workflow, “ HTML/JAVA-Based: Self Service, Workflow, “ i i

” Products” Products Business Intelligence: Discoverer 3Business Intelligence: Discoverer 3ii/4/4ii, ,

ReportsReports

What is Release 11i?

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Release 11i Products Increased Modules, Functionality, and FeaturesIncreased Modules, Functionality, and Features

Release 10.7 Release 10.7 40 products40 products Release 11.0.x Release 11.0.x 50 products50 products :: Release 11.5.5 Release 11.5.5 161 products161 products Release 11.5.6 Release 11.5.6 175 products175 products Release 11.5.7 Release 11.5.7 179 products179 products Release 11.5.8 Release 11.5.8 191 products 191 products Release 11.5.9Release 11.5.9 197 products197 products Release 11.5.10Release 11.5.10 209 products209 products

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Release 11i Bug Fixes

Note: metrics from Vision instances

More stable functionality (technical and applications) continuously appearing with each major patch release

11.5.5/6 – ~ 20,000 bug fixes 11.5.7 – ~ 40,000 bug fixes 11.5.8 – > 60,000 bug fixes 11.5.9 – > 100,000 bug fixes 11.5.10 – ~180,000 bug fixes

Initially released on Oracle9i Workflow changed … again Rapid cloning changed … again AD enhancements

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Release 11i Objects

Note: metrics from Vision instances

“Stub” applications, performance improvements, additional functionality continuously appearing with each major patch release

10.7 – ~ 25,000 objects 11.0 – ~ 30,000 objects 11.5.5/6 – ~ 200,000 objects 11.5.7 – ~ 240,000 objects 11.5.8 – ~ 280,000 objects 11.5.9 – ~ 310,000 objects 11.5.10 – ~ 270,000 objects Fresh 11.5.9 – ~ 200,000 objects

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Release 11i Guiding Principles

KISSKISS

Keep it Simple and SupportableKeep it Simple and Supportablesmsm

Possible vs. PracticalPossible vs. Practical

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Release 11i Concepts All or Nothing: Oracle Applications All or Nothing: Oracle Applications

Software and Database – No sharing of Software and Database – No sharing of Software/ObjectsSoftware/Objects

Interdependencies of Products: AD, FND, Interdependencies of Products: AD, FND, AK, HZ (TCA), OWF, TXK, OAM, SHT, FWKAK, HZ (TCA), OWF, TXK, OAM, SHT, FWK

Multiple Component Requirements: Multiple Component Requirements: Database Software (3), Forms, Reports, Database Software (3), Forms, Reports, Java, JDBC, Apache, Self-Service Java, JDBC, Apache, Self-Service Framework, WorkflowFramework, Workflow

Hybrid Application: OLTP/Batch/Web Hybrid Application: OLTP/Batch/Web CoexistCoexist

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11i is 11.5.x or 11i.x11.5.1 … 11.5.2 … … 11.5.10

Point ReleaseApplies to all products in all

suitesCD/DVD Bundle or Maintenance

Packs (11.5.6 – MP only)Updates the “point” number

(11i.8 -> 11i.9 or 11.5.9 -> 11.5.10

1111ii Terminology Terminology

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10.7 Architecture – Components

Release 10.7 Release 10.7 Client Client Tier Tier

Application Technology StackApplication Technology Stack

Applications / Database Applications / Database Tier Tier

7.3.4.X ORACLE_HOME

Admin Server

Forms Server

Concurrent Processing Server

7.3.4.XDatabase

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11i Architecture – Components

Release 11.5.10 DVD ReleaseRelease 11.5.10 DVD ReleaseClient Client Tier Tier

Web HTTP Servers Application Technology StackWeb HTTP Servers Application Technology Stack Middle Middle Tier Tier

*optional*optional 9iAS ORACLE_HOME 8.0.6.3 ORACLE_HOME (1.0.2.2.2)Database Database Tier Tier 9.2.0.5 ORACLE_HOME

JInitiator

DiscovererServer *

Apache Admin Server

Forms Server

Concurrent Processing ServerReportsServer

9.2.0.5Database

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Architecture – 11.5.1/11.5.2 ClientClient

Oracle JInitiator 1.1.7.27Oracle JInitiator 1.1.7.27 Middle TierMiddle Tier

Webservers (WebDB 2.2 Webservers (WebDB 2.2 andand WebDB 2.5) WebDB 2.5) Jserv 1.1Jserv 1.1 JRE (Java Runtime Environment) 1.1.8JRE (Java Runtime Environment) 1.1.8 Web Listener 2.2Web Listener 2.2 Oracle Forms/Reports 6Oracle Forms/Reports 6ii (6.0.8.8.0) (6.0.8.8.0) Workflow 2.5Workflow 2.5

Database TierDatabase Tier Oracle8Oracle8ii Enterprise Edition 8.1.6 Enterprise Edition 8.1.6 Other Oracle Home Software Directories Other Oracle Home Software Directories

– – App 8.0.6, WebDB 8.1.6App 8.0.6, WebDB 8.1.6

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Architecture – 11.5.3 ClientClient

Oracle JInitiator 1.1.7.27Oracle JInitiator 1.1.7.27 Middle TierMiddle Tier

Apache Web Server 1.3.9 (Full – jsp, JServ)Apache Web Server 1.3.9 (Full – jsp, JServ) Jserv 1.1Jserv 1.1 JRE (Java Runtime Environment) 1.1.8JRE (Java Runtime Environment) 1.1.8 JDK (Java Development Kit) 1.1.8JDK (Java Development Kit) 1.1.8 Oracle Forms/Reports 6Oracle Forms/Reports 6ii (6.0.8.8.0) (6.0.8.8.0) Workflow 2.5Workflow 2.5

Database TierDatabase Tier Oracle8Oracle8i i Enterprise Edition 8.1.6Enterprise Edition 8.1.6 Other Oracle Home Software Directories Other Oracle Home Software Directories

– – App 8.0.6, App 8.0.6, iiAS 8.1.6 = 9AS 8.1.6 = 9iiAS 1.0.2.1AS 1.0.2.1

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Architecture – 11.5.4 ClientClient

Oracle JInitiator 1.1.8.7 on ClientOracle JInitiator 1.1.8.7 on Client Middle TierMiddle Tier

Apache Web Server 1.3.9 (Full – jsp, JServ)Apache Web Server 1.3.9 (Full – jsp, JServ) Jserv 1.1Jserv 1.1 JRE (Java Runtime Environment) 1.1.8JRE (Java Runtime Environment) 1.1.8 JDK (Java Development Kit) 1.2.2 (1.3*)JDK (Java Development Kit) 1.2.2 (1.3*) Self Service Framework 5.2.3CSelf Service Framework 5.2.3C Oracle Forms/Reports 6Oracle Forms/Reports 6ii (6.0.8.12.1-Patch 3) (6.0.8.12.1-Patch 3) Workflow 2.5Workflow 2.5

Database TierDatabase Tier Oracle8Oracle8i i Enterprise Edition 8.1.7.1Enterprise Edition 8.1.7.1 Other Oracle Home Software Directories Other Oracle Home Software Directories – – App 8.0.6, App 8.0.6, iiAS 8.1.6 = 9AS 8.1.6 = 9iiAS 1.0.2.1AS 1.0.2.1

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Architecture – 11.5.5/11.5.6 ClientClient

Oracle JInitiator 1.1.8.13 on ClientOracle JInitiator 1.1.8.13 on Client Middle TierMiddle Tier

Apache Web Server 1.3.9 (Full – jsp, JServ)Apache Web Server 1.3.9 (Full – jsp, JServ) JRE (Java Runtime Environment) 1.1.8JRE (Java Runtime Environment) 1.1.8 JDK (Java Development Kit) 1.3 JDK (Java Development Kit) 1.3 Self Service Framework 5.2.3CSelf Service Framework 5.2.3C Oracle Forms/Reports 6Oracle Forms/Reports 6ii (6.0.8.14.2 – P5) (6.0.8.14.2 – P5) Workflow 2.5Workflow 2.5

Database TierDatabase Tier Oracle8Oracle8i i Enterprise Edition 8.1.7.1Enterprise Edition 8.1.7.1 Other Oracle Home Software Directories Other Oracle Home Software Directories

– – App 8.0.6.3, App 8.0.6.3, iiAS 8.1.6 = 9AS 8.1.6 = 9iiAS 1.0.2.1AS 1.0.2.1

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Architecture – 11.5.7 ClientClient

Oracle JInitiator 1.1.8.13 on ClientOracle JInitiator 1.1.8.13 on Client Middle TierMiddle Tier

Apache Web Server 1.3.19 (Full – jsp, JServ)Apache Web Server 1.3.19 (Full – jsp, JServ) JRE (Java Runtime Environment) 1.1.8JRE (Java Runtime Environment) 1.1.8 JDK (Java Development Kit) 1.3.1_02 JDK (Java Development Kit) 1.3.1_02 Self Service Framework 5.6ESelf Service Framework 5.6E Oracle Forms/Reports 6Oracle Forms/Reports 6ii (6.0.8.18 – Patch 9) (6.0.8.18 – Patch 9) Workflow 2.6Workflow 2.6

Database TierDatabase Tier Oracle8Oracle8i i Enterprise Edition 8.1.7.3Enterprise Edition 8.1.7.3 Other Oracle Home Software Directories – App Other Oracle Home Software Directories – App

8.0.6.3, 8.0.6.3, iiAS 8.1.7 = 9AS 8.1.7 = 9iiAS 1.0.2.2.2 (Release 1)AS 1.0.2.2.2 (Release 1) Oracle Portal 3.0.9.8.1Oracle Portal 3.0.9.8.1

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Architecture – 11.5.8 ClientClient

Oracle JInitiator 1.1.8.16 on ClientOracle JInitiator 1.1.8.16 on Client Middle TierMiddle Tier

Apache Web Server 1.3.19 (Full – jsp, JServ)Apache Web Server 1.3.19 (Full – jsp, JServ) JRE (Java Runtime Environment) 1.1.8JRE (Java Runtime Environment) 1.1.8 JDK (Java Development Kit) 1.3.1_02 JDK (Java Development Kit) 1.3.1_02 Self Service Framework 5.6ESelf Service Framework 5.6E Oracle Forms/Reports 6Oracle Forms/Reports 6ii (6.0.8.18 – Patch 9) (6.0.8.18 – Patch 9) Workflow 2.6Workflow 2.6

Database TierDatabase Tier Oracle8Oracle8i i Enterprise Edition 8.1.7.4Enterprise Edition 8.1.7.4 Other Oracle Home Software Directories – App Other Oracle Home Software Directories – App

8.0.6.3, 8.0.6.3, iiAS 8.1.7 = 9AS 8.1.7 = 9iiAS 1.0.2.2.2 (Release 1)AS 1.0.2.2.2 (Release 1) Oracle Portal 3.0.9.8.1Oracle Portal 3.0.9.8.1

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Architecture – 11.5.9 ClientClient

Oracle JInitiator 1.1.8.16 on ClientOracle JInitiator 1.1.8.16 on Client Middle TierMiddle Tier

Apache Web Server 1.3.19 (Full – jsp, JServ)Apache Web Server 1.3.19 (Full – jsp, JServ) JRE (Java Runtime Environment) 1.1.8JRE (Java Runtime Environment) 1.1.8 JDK (Java Development Kit) 1.3.1_02 JDK (Java Development Kit) 1.3.1_02 Self Service Framework 5.7HSelf Service Framework 5.7H Oracle Forms/Reports 6Oracle Forms/Reports 6ii (6.0.8.21 – Patch 12) (6.0.8.21 – Patch 12) Workflow 2.6.2+Workflow 2.6.2+

Database TierDatabase Tier Oracle9Oracle9i i Enterprise Edition 9.2.0.3Enterprise Edition 9.2.0.3 Other Oracle Home Software Directories – App Other Oracle Home Software Directories – App

8.0.6.3, 8.0.6.3, iiAS 8.1.7 = 9AS 8.1.7 = 9iiAS 1.0.2.2.2 (Release 1)AS 1.0.2.2.2 (Release 1) Oracle Portal 3.0.9.8.4Oracle Portal 3.0.9.8.4

Discoverer 4Discoverer 4ii (4.1.46) (4.1.46)

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Architecture – 11.5.10 ClientClient

Oracle JInitiator 1.3.1.18. on ClientOracle JInitiator 1.3.1.18. on Client Middle TierMiddle Tier

Apache Web Server 1.3.19 (Full – jsp, JServ)Apache Web Server 1.3.19 (Full – jsp, JServ) JRE (Java Runtime Environment) 1.4.2_04-b05JRE (Java Runtime Environment) 1.4.2_04-b05 JDK (Java Development Kit) 1.4.2JDK (Java Development Kit) 1.4.2 Self Service Framework 5.10Self Service Framework 5.10 Oracle Forms/Reports 6Oracle Forms/Reports 6ii (6.0.8.24 – Patch 15) (6.0.8.24 – Patch 15) Workflow 2.6.3 (OWF.H)Workflow 2.6.3 (OWF.H)

Database TierDatabase Tier Oracle9Oracle9i i Enterprise Edition 9.2.0.5Enterprise Edition 9.2.0.5 Other Oracle Home Software Directories – App Other Oracle Home Software Directories – App

8.0.6.3, 8.0.6.3, iiAS 8.1.7 = 9AS 8.1.7 = 9iiAS 1.0.2.2.2 (Release 1)AS 1.0.2.2.2 (Release 1) Oracle Portal 3.0.9.8.4Oracle Portal 3.0.9.8.4

Discoverer 4Discoverer 4ii (4.1.48) (4.1.48)

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Single Server Configuration

Single Tier Definition: All Application Single Tier Definition: All Application components installed on a single servercomponents installed on a single server ProsPros

Ease of Administration – installation and Ease of Administration – installation and process controlprocess control

No network trafficNo network traffic Ease of maintenance – single tier patchingEase of maintenance – single tier patching

ConsCons Scalable only within the single server – Scalable only within the single server –

must provide for present and future must provide for present and future growth needsgrowth needs

All or nothing performance tuningAll or nothing performance tuning

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Multi-Server Configuration Multi-Tier Definition: All Multi-Tier Definition: All

Applications components installed Applications components installed on two or more servers (up to 5 on two or more servers (up to 5 separate nodes)separate nodes) ProsPros

Separate database server Separate database server Load balancingLoad balancingSpecific component level Specific component level

performance tuning performance tuning Ability to add additional front-end Ability to add additional front-end

servers as user load increasesservers as user load increases

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Multi-Server Configuration Multi-Tier Definition, continuedMulti-Tier Definition, continued

ConsCons Increased network trafficIncreased network traffic Increased administration – process control Increased administration – process control

and backupsand backups Increased maintenance – more patches Increased maintenance – more patches

and platformsand platforms Greater architectural complexityGreater architectural complexity Consistent production, test and Consistent production, test and

development environmentsdevelopment environments More complicated load balancing – OLTP More complicated load balancing – OLTP

vs. Batch vs. Webvs. Batch vs. Web Higher OS license costsHigher OS license costs

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Server Sizing Configurations

Disk Space (for fresh install)Disk Space (for fresh install) 150GB for the software and database150GB for the software and database 25GB for the software staging areas25GB for the software staging areas 10-25GB for patches, log/out files, 10-25GB for patches, log/out files,

archives, disk backups, temporary files, archives, disk backups, temporary files, etc.etc.

RAID for disk drives is necessaryRAID for disk drives is necessary Typical ERP Server ConfigurationTypical ERP Server Configuration

Combined Single ServerCombined Single Server 4CPU, 4GB RAM (Scalable)4CPU, 4GB RAM (Scalable) 150GB disk effective (after RAID)150GB disk effective (after RAID)

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Server Sizing Recommendations MemoryMemory

Oracle Recommendation – 8MB/userOracle Recommendation – 8MB/user Real World RecommendationReal World Recommendation

15MB for every active user15MB for every active user15MB for concurrent manager 15MB for concurrent manager

processesprocesses20MB for database background 20MB for database background

processesprocesses500MB SGA (pinning packages 500MB SGA (pinning packages

and sequences)and sequences)

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Server Sizing Recommendations CPUCPU

Oracle Recommendation – 70 Oracle Recommendation – 70 users/CPUusers/CPU

Real World RecommendationReal World Recommendation15 Active Users/CPU (super users)15 Active Users/CPU (super users)50 Logged Users/CPU50 Logged Users/CPU1 CPU Dedicated – Database and 1 CPU Dedicated – Database and

Application Processes (DB, Forms, Application Processes (DB, Forms, Web, Concurrent Managers)Web, Concurrent Managers)

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11i Architecture – Client Use a web browserUse a web browser

NetscapeNetscape Internet ExplorerInternet Explorer

On On WindowsWindows MacintoshMacintosh

To displayTo display HTMLHTML Java Java

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Desktop OS and Sizing – Oracle Minimum

Windows Windows WindowsWindows Windows Windows NT 4.0 2K XPNT 4.0 2K XP

CPU – MHzCPU – MHz Pentium Pentium Pentium Pentium PentiumPentium

200+200+ 200+ 200+ 200+200+““you will realize significant performance you will realize significant performance improvement with faster (1.4GHz +) processors”improvement with faster (1.4GHz +) processors”

Memory Memory 64MB 64MB 64MB 64MB 64MB64MB

““users who are concurrently running Oracle users who are concurrently running Oracle Applications with other desktop applications, will Applications with other desktop applications, will experience better performance with at least 96 experience better performance with at least 96 MB of RAM”MB of RAM”

Macintosh?Macintosh?•at least 200MHz PowerPC G3 at least 200MHz PowerPC G3 •Apple Mac OS clients require a minimum of Apple Mac OS clients require a minimum of 128 MB128 MB

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Desktop Sizing – Real WorldCPUCPU 1GHz+1GHz+

MemoryMemory Minimum 512MB (1024MB better)Minimum 512MB (1024MB better)

Color PaletteColor Palette Must be able to run a minimum of 256 Must be able to run a minimum of 256 colorscolors (a Java requirement), but ideally (a Java requirement), but ideally 65,536 (64K) colors65,536 (64K) colors

JinitiatorJinitiator Latest release that is certified for the Latest release that is certified for the Oracle Applications Release (1.1.8.16 Oracle Applications Release (1.1.8.16 released with 11.5.8)released with 11.5.8)

BrowserBrowser Either Netscape Navigator 4.73 or higher Either Netscape Navigator 4.73 or higher or Internet Explorer* 5 or higheror Internet Explorer* 5 or higher

* Why IE? – Preferred by Oracle – MetaLink * Why IE? – Preferred by Oracle – MetaLink

Windows Windows 95/98/200095/98/2000

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Desktop Considerations Java applets are particularly CPU intensive since they Java applets are particularly CPU intensive since they

are run locally on the user’s PC. A faster CPU has a are run locally on the user’s PC. A faster CPU has a more noticeable affect on performance, all other more noticeable affect on performance, all other things being equal.things being equal.

JInitiator 1.1.8.7 and certain other Oracle tools are JInitiator 1.1.8.7 and certain other Oracle tools are incompatible with Pentium 4 Processors (minimum of incompatible with Pentium 4 Processors (minimum of 1.1.8.10 required)1.1.8.10 required)

Automatic download and installation of the JInitiator Automatic download and installation of the JInitiator requires temporary changes to IE security settingsrequires temporary changes to IE security settings

Periodic “cleaning” of cache and other temporary Periodic “cleaning” of cache and other temporary files is necessary to reduce browser/memory issues files is necessary to reduce browser/memory issues while accessing the Oracle Applications. (see Clean while accessing the Oracle Applications. (see Clean Cache in Free Tools section at Cache in Free Tools section at http://www.solutionbeacon.comhttp://www.solutionbeacon.com ) )

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Single UNIX Account Owner

ProsPros Ease of accessEase of access Ease of administrationEase of administration Ease of maintenance – specifically patchingEase of maintenance – specifically patching

ConsCons Less auditability (NT)Less auditability (NT) Less control – more access to entire Less control – more access to entire

systemsystem

Single User – oraappl, oraSID, or any Single User – oraappl, oraSID, or any other single account other than other single account other than oracle*oracle*

*Why not oracle?*Why not oracle?

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Multiple UNIX Account Owners

ProsPros Separation of duties / Separation of duties /

responsibilities by accountresponsibilities by account Auditability – increased security, Auditability – increased security,

restricted access restricted access

Multi-User – oraSID (database, Multi-User – oraSID (database, database software) and applSID database software) and applSID (applications/web (applications/web software)software)

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Multiple UNIX Account Owners ConsCons

Need root access for installation (NT)Need root access for installation (NT) Increased complexity of Apps process Increased complexity of Apps process

managementmanagement Application vs. database maintenance must Application vs. database maintenance must

be closely coordinated and controlledbe closely coordinated and controlled Directory and file permissions may need to Directory and file permissions may need to

be adjusted for dual access / managementbe adjusted for dual access / management Increased sharing of database/application Increased sharing of database/application

filesfiles

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Account Recommendation Use a single account instead of multiple Use a single account instead of multiple

accounts which typically increases the overall accounts which typically increases the overall amount of time until an Application issue is amount of time until an Application issue is resolved. resolved.

For most companies, the distinction between For most companies, the distinction between Applications management/maintenance and Applications management/maintenance and control is constantly being blurred by business control is constantly being blurred by business considerations that force support staff to considerations that force support staff to respond quicker to Application issues. respond quicker to Application issues.

At a minimum, if multiple accounts are used, At a minimum, if multiple accounts are used, the accounts must use the same group (dba).the accounts must use the same group (dba).

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Recommendations Summary Single TierSingle Tier Single AccountSingle Account Single Disk MountpointSingle Disk Mountpoint

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Administrationand

Maintenance

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Post-Installation Checklist Summary

Disk/Tape BackupDisk/Tape Backup Cleanup Installation FilesCleanup Installation Files Verify Product Licensing – License ManagerVerify Product Licensing – License Manager Apply Initial Patches (AD, FND)Apply Initial Patches (AD, FND) Run ADADMIN Tasks – Create Environment FileRun ADADMIN Tasks – Create Environment File Disk/Tape BackupDisk/Tape Backup Change Process Log File DestinationsChange Process Log File Destinations Run Patchsets (patchsets.sh from FTP Site)Run Patchsets (patchsets.sh from FTP Site) Apply Technology Stack PatchesApply Technology Stack Patches Apply Product Family PacksApply Product Family Packs Apply Fully Installed Product Mini-packsApply Fully Installed Product Mini-packs Run ADADMIN TasksRun ADADMIN Tasks Disk/Tape BackupsDisk/Tape Backups Check for Latest Patchsets (patchsets.sh) Check for Latest Patchsets (patchsets.sh)

– – shared installs ?shared installs ? Update Install/Patch DocumentationUpdate Install/Patch Documentation

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Product Installation Check

Validate Modules – $APPL_TOP/SID.envValidate Modules – $APPL_TOP/SID.env Validate $APPLFULL/$APPLSHAR – AD Validate $APPLFULL/$APPLSHAR – AD $AD_TOP/sql/adutconf.sql$AD_TOP/sql/adutconf.sql FND_PRODUCT_INSTALLATIONSFND_PRODUCT_INSTALLATIONS Relinking (applprod.txt)Relinking (applprod.txt) Patchsets.shPatchsets.sh http://machine.domain:Port/OA_HTML/US/ICXIhttp://machine.domain:Port/OA_HTML/US/ICXI

NDEX.htmNDEX.htm http://machine.domain:Porthttp://machine.domain:Port – Portal page – Portal page http://machine.domain:Port/dev60cgi/f60cgihttp://machine.domain:Port/dev60cgi/f60cgi – –

Java AppletJava Applet

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Environment Verification

Temporary FilesTemporary Files init.ora – utl_file_dirinit.ora – utl_file_dir Common Log/Out Files – APPLCSFCommon Log/Out Files – APPLCSF Process Log FilesProcess Log Files Timeout ParametersTimeout Parameters

FORMS60_TIMEOUTFORMS60_TIMEOUT ICX (Session, Limit Time, Limit Connect)ICX (Session, Limit Time, Limit Connect) Zone.propertiesZone.properties Formservlet.propertiesFormservlet.properties

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Environment Management Three Specific Oracle Environments for Three Specific Oracle Environments for

supporting the 11supporting the 11ii Applications – Database, Applications – Database, Applications, WebApplications, Web

Manually create profiles for each Manually create profiles for each environment (profile.SID.app, profile.SID.db, environment (profile.SID.app, profile.SID.db, profile.SID.web)profile.SID.web)

Create a list profiles program to Create a list profiles program to automatically list all available environment automatically list all available environment profiles upon signonprofiles upon signon

Source the appropriate profile for the task(s) Source the appropriate profile for the task(s) to be performed including start, stop, to be performed including start, stop, backups and patchingbackups and patching

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Environment Profile Management

Facilitates .profile establishment (DB, Facilitates .profile establishment (DB, Apps, Web)Apps, Web)

No need for multiple UNIX .profile No need for multiple UNIX .profile scriptsscripts

Provides start/stop/status – all Provides start/stop/status – all componentscomponents

Download from Free 11Download from Free 11ii Tools section of Tools section of Solution Beacon websiteSolution Beacon website

Oracle Applications Environment Manager (OAEM)

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Environment Management

Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) Multiple InstancesMultiple Instances Applications ManagerApplications Manager Management Pack – Applications Management Pack – Applications

Oracle Applications Manager (OAM)Oracle Applications Manager (OAM) AutoConfig (11.5.7/8/9 Impact)AutoConfig (11.5.7/8/9 Impact) ScriptsScripts

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Housekeeping Apply Minimum PatchesApply Minimum Patches

Latest AD Consolidated (AD.H) – starting with 11.5.7 AD Latest AD Consolidated (AD.H) – starting with 11.5.7 AD mini-packs and AD consolidated are the samemini-packs and AD consolidated are the same

Password Utility – patch requiredPassword Utility – patch required Clone Utility – patch required pre-11.5.7Clone Utility – patch required pre-11.5.7 Workflow Workflow Oracle Application ManagerOracle Application Manager Technology Validation Technology Validation ADI Security / WebADIADI Security / WebADI

Backup AD/FND bin directoriesBackup AD/FND bin directories Modify processes, rbs, temp, redos, init.oraModify processes, rbs, temp, redos, init.ora Resize the DatabaseResize the Database Pinning – installed module packages/sequencesPinning – installed module packages/sequences Run ADADMIN StepsRun ADADMIN Steps Cold Backup to Disk/TapeCold Backup to Disk/Tape

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Performance Tuning Patched CurrentPatched Current

Latest Code and Database ObjectsLatest Code and Database Objects Intelligent PinningIntelligent Pinning

$AD_TOP/sql/ADXCKPIN.sql$AD_TOP/sql/ADXCKPIN.sql SequencesSequences

Computed StatisticsComputed Statistics Estimated vs. ComputedEstimated vs. Computed

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Pinning Oracle Applications requires space in the Oracle Applications requires space in the

ORACLE System Global Area (SGA) for stored ORACLE System Global Area (SGA) for stored packages and functions. If SGA space is packages and functions. If SGA space is fragmented, there may not be enough space to fragmented, there may not be enough space to load a package or function. You should pre-load a package or function. You should pre-allocate space in the SGA shared pool for allocate space in the SGA shared pool for packages, functions, and sequences by "pinning" packages, functions, and sequences by "pinning" them. them.

Pinning objects in the shared pool can provide a Pinning objects in the shared pool can provide a tremendous increase in database performance, if tremendous increase in database performance, if it is done correctly. Since pinned objects reside it is done correctly. Since pinned objects reside in the SQL and PL/PLSQL memory areas, they do in the SQL and PL/PLSQL memory areas, they do not need to be loaded and parsed from the not need to be loaded and parsed from the database, which saves considerable time. database, which saves considerable time.

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Statistics The Concurrent Program Gather Schema The Concurrent Program Gather Schema

Statistics should be run weekly (at a minimum) Statistics should be run weekly (at a minimum) using ALL, 99 and NOBACKUP values. using ALL, 99 and NOBACKUP values.

Additionally, a separate statistics gathering Additionally, a separate statistics gathering process should be run daily on high process should be run daily on high transactions modules (e.g. AP, PO, OE, ONT, PA) transactions modules (e.g. AP, PO, OE, ONT, PA) during low processing periods. during low processing periods.

Using any value larger than 50 will force a Using any value larger than 50 will force a compute vs. an estimate for statistics; any compute vs. an estimate for statistics; any value < 50 only provides estimated statistics. value < 50 only provides estimated statistics. Computed statistics provide a significant Computed statistics provide a significant performance improvement for Application performance improvement for Application modules modules

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AutoConfig AutoConfig is a configuration tool that AutoConfig is a configuration tool that

automates the configuration of an Oracle automates the configuration of an Oracle Applications system. Applications system.

The information required for configuring an The information required for configuring an Applications system is collected into a Applications system is collected into a repository, called the repository, called the Applications ContextApplications Context; ; there is one Applications Context for the there is one Applications Context for the application tier, and a separate one for the application tier, and a separate one for the database tier. database tier.

When AutoConfig runs, it uses information from When AutoConfig runs, it uses information from the Applications Context file to generate all the Applications Context file to generate all configuration files and update database profiles. configuration files and update database profiles.

MetaLink Note 165195.1MetaLink Note 165195.1 AutoConfig FAQ 218089.1AutoConfig FAQ 218089.1

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Cloning Definition of Cloning: The process of Definition of Cloning: The process of

reproducing an entire environment, reproducing an entire environment, including the Oracle software including the Oracle software ($ORACLE_HOME) and Application ($ORACLE_HOME) and Application software ($APPL_TOP) directory software ($APPL_TOP) directory structures.structures.

Whitepapers: MetaLink Note 135792.1Whitepapers: MetaLink Note 135792.1 LimitationsLimitations

ArchitectureArchitecture Technology StackTechnology Stack AutoConfig (11.5.7 +)AutoConfig (11.5.7 +)

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Cloning Methods ManuallyManually

Dozens of Configuration FilesDozens of Configuration Files Numerous Site Profile ValuesNumerous Site Profile Values Not SupportedNot Supported

Oracle’s adclone.pl Utility (pre-11.5.7)Oracle’s adclone.pl Utility (pre-11.5.7) Oracle’s AutoConfig Utility (11.5.7)Oracle’s AutoConfig Utility (11.5.7) Oracle’s Rapid Clone Utility (11.5.8+)Oracle’s Rapid Clone Utility (11.5.8+) Oracle’s AutoConfig Utility revised (11.5.9)Oracle’s AutoConfig Utility revised (11.5.9) Oracle’s No sharing of software (pre 11.5.9)Oracle’s No sharing of software (pre 11.5.9)

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Migrations – Point Releases Defined

Basic Definition and ConfigurationBasic Definition and Configuration TechnologyTechnology ApplicationsApplications

Migration StrategiesMigration Strategies TechnologyTechnology Maintenance PackMaintenance Pack

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Patch Definitions CD Bundle (50+ CDs)CD Bundle (50+ CDs)

Entire Applications ReleaseEntire Applications Release Maintenance Pack (AU – 11.5.10)Maintenance Pack (AU – 11.5.10)

Entire Code Set Release for All Application ModulesEntire Code Set Release for All Application Modules No Technology Patches IncludedNo Technology Patches Included Lots of Pre/Post Tasks, VERY Long-RunningLots of Pre/Post Tasks, VERY Long-Running Consolidated Update Patch – 11.5.10 Consolidated Update Patch – 11.5.10

Family Pack (PRC_PF.I) – 18, 7 already out of dateFamily Pack (PRC_PF.I) – 18, 7 already out of date All Product Modules Mini-packs for the Specific FamilyAll Product Modules Mini-packs for the Specific Family Lots of Pre/Post Tasks, VERY Long-RunningLots of Pre/Post Tasks, VERY Long-Running

Product Mini-Pack (GL.H)Product Mini-Pack (GL.H) Entire Release for Specific Application ModulesEntire Release for Specific Application Modules

One-Off Bug Patch (High Priority)One-Off Bug Patch (High Priority) Fixes Specific Issue, No Regression TestingFixes Specific Issue, No Regression Testing

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AutoPatch Review AutoPatch ChecklistAutoPatch Checklist

Research on Patch # – MetaLink, OAUG ArchivesResearch on Patch # – MetaLink, OAUG Archives Readme.txt, README.htmlReadme.txt, README.html Shutdown Application ProcessesShutdown Application Processes Pre-Requisite Patches/Tasks, Post-Patch TasksPre-Requisite Patches/Tasks, Post-Patch Tasks Traditional C(ode), D(atabase), G(enerate) driversTraditional C(ode), D(atabase), G(enerate) drivers New U(nified) DriversNew U(nified) Drivers

options=nodatabaseportion,nogenerateportion = options=nodatabaseportion,nogenerateportion = "C" driver"C" driver

options=nocopyportion,nogenerateportion = "D" options=nocopyportion,nogenerateportion = "D" driverdriver

options=nocopyportion,nodatabaseportion = "G" options=nocopyportion,nodatabaseportion = "G" driver driver

Migration to Other Environments – ToolsMigration to Other Environments – Tools Manual (AD.H Enhancements)Manual (AD.H Enhancements)

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AutoPatch Documentation Standards – Patch Naming, Driver Log Files, Standards – Patch Naming, Driver Log Files,

Patch Status, Issue Tracking SpreadsheetPatch Status, Issue Tracking Spreadsheet Process – Discovery, Evaluation and Process – Discovery, Evaluation and

Examination, Pre/Post Patch Tasks, Testing, Examination, Pre/Post Patch Tasks, Testing, Migration Approval, Freeze Patch Levels Migration Approval, Freeze Patch Levels (Install – Int. Testing vs. Upgrade – Latest)(Install – Int. Testing vs. Upgrade – Latest)

Installation – Rapid Install, AD Consolidated, Installation – Rapid Install, AD Consolidated, FND Mini-PackFND Mini-Pack

Ongoing Maintenance – Frequency, Ongoing Maintenance – Frequency, Business Requirements/ImpactBusiness Requirements/Impact

11.5.9 – most product family packs out of 11.5.9 – most product family packs out of datedate

11.5.10 – 3+ months old11.5.10 – 3+ months old

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Patchsets.sh Comparison Utility

Updated Nightly By OracleUpdated Nightly By Oracle Can Be used For 10.7, 11.0.x and 11.5.xCan Be used For 10.7, 11.0.x and 11.5.x Displays Currently Available PatchsetsDisplays Currently Available Patchsets Reads the applptch.txt File or the databaseReads the applptch.txt File or the database Produces Reports on DifferencesProduces Reports on Differences Automated FTP Script (see Free Tools section at

http://www.solutionbeacon.com)

ftp://oracle-ftp.oracle.com/apps/patchsets/PATCHSET_COMPARE_TOOL/

Patchset Comparison Utility Found on Oracle’s Patchset Comparison Utility Found on Oracle’s FTP Site:FTP Site:

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OAM Patch Advisor

OAM.G Mini-PackOAM.G Mini-Pack MetaLink Document 226826.1MetaLink Document 226826.1 Uses InfoBundle11i.zipUses InfoBundle11i.zip

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InfoBundle11i.zip

Updated Nightly by OracleUpdated Nightly by Oracle Updates Patch Snapshot RepositoryUpdates Patch Snapshot Repository Recommended Patch ListRecommended Patch List Includes Patch PrerequisitesIncludes Patch Prerequisites MetaLink Document 233039.1MetaLink Document 233039.1

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Patch Application Methods

Manual (Interactive)Manual (Interactive) Automated (Non-interactive)Automated (Non-interactive) Merge Patch Utility (Automated)Merge Patch Utility (Automated) OAM (Oracle Applications Manager)OAM (Oracle Applications Manager) Commercial (RingMaster APM)Commercial (RingMaster APM)

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Patch Management/Tracking

Manual (applptch.txt)Manual (applptch.txt) Manual (spreadsheet)Manual (spreadsheet) Manual (patchsets.sh)Manual (patchsets.sh) Database (AD patch – AD.E)Database (AD patch – AD.E) Commercial (RingMaster APM)Commercial (RingMaster APM)

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Oracle Patch Documentation

Maintenance Procedures – June Maintenance Procedures – June 2003 (B10641-01)2003 (B10641-01)

Maintenance Utilities – June Maintenance Utilities – June 2003 (B10640-01)2003 (B10640-01)

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Security Patches

Applications Codeset APPL_TOPApplications Codeset APPL_TOP Web Tier Oracle HomeWeb Tier Oracle Home Application Tier Oracle HomeApplication Tier Oracle Home Database Tier Oracle HomeDatabase Tier Oracle Home

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Patch Tips

Pre-Patched/Staged APPL_TOPPre-Patched/Staged APPL_TOP Shared APPL_TOPShared APPL_TOP Distributed AD PatchingDistributed AD Patching

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Patch MetaLink FAQs

Q: How often should customers apply mini-packs, family packs, and maintenance packs?

At a minimum, apply maintenance packs to stay within two maintenance releases. For example, since 11.5.10 is currently available, customers at the 11.5.8 (or earlier) level should be planning their upgrade to 11.5.10. Use mini-packs and family packs if you have an immediate need for the latest patch level for a product or product family and cannot wait to apply the corresponding maintenance pack.

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Patch MetaLink FAQs

Q: How can I find the latest available mini-pack, family pack, or maintenance pack?A: On OracleMetaLink, click the Patches button on the left-hand side. Choose the Quick Links to the Latest Patchsets, Mini Packs, and Maintenance Packs link to get either:

 Q: Where can I find a list of AutoPatch features

and the AD mini-packs that introduced them?A: The Oracle Applications DBA 11i+ Features Matrix (OracleMetaLink ID: 210326.1) contains a list of major AD features in Release 11i and identifies which AD mini-pack introduced each feature.

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Patch MetaLink FAQs

Q: What is the AD Features matrix printed on the AutoPatch screen and logfiles?

A: AD Feature Versions is a framework created to handle mismatches between the AD code on the file system and the AD objects in the database. Both the version of the feature on the file system and the version of the feature in the database are tracked separately. When the two versions do not match, the feature is disabled, and when the two versions match, the feature is (normally) enabled.

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Patch FAQs

  Q: Can I run multiple AutoPatch sessions at Q: Can I run multiple AutoPatch sessions at the same time?the same time?

A: You cannot currently run multiple sessions A: You cannot currently run multiple sessions simultaneously. However, patches can be simultaneously. However, patches can be merged and can be applied in a single merged and can be applied in a single patching session. A new AD feature called AD patching session. A new AD feature called AD Concurrent Sessions is currently being tested Concurrent Sessions is currently being tested

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Patch FAQs

Q: How can I determine the effects a patch will have on my system?

A: You can submit a specific patch analysis request through the Patch Advisor to determine the impact of a patch on your system. Patch Advisor Impact Analysis provides reports on:

The total number of files in the patchThe number of files the patch will installThe products that will have updated filesThe files that will be introduced by the patchThe files on the target system that will be changed by the

patchThe files with dependencies on patched files

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OAUG Members Only Papers/Presentation DatabaseOracle’s MetaLinkOracle AppsWorld PresentationsMultiple List Servers

OAUGnetOAUGnet-DBA

OAUG Upgrade SIGwww.solutionbeacon.com (see OAUG’s website at www.oaug.org for more information on list servers and related Oracle information sites)

Information Sources

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