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R12 Oracle: Install, Patch, and Maintain Oracle Applications

What you will learn

This course explains how to go about installing and maintaining an Oracle Applications Release 12 system. Both
Standard and Express installation types are covered in detail. Maintenance topics include a detailed examination of the
standard tools and utilities, and an in-depth look at patching an Applications system.

After this course, students will be able to make informed decisions about how to install an Oracle Applications system
that meets their specific requirements, and how to maintain the system afterwards. The extensive hands-on practices
include carrying out a Linux-based installation, navigating the file system to locate key files, running the standard
maintenance tools and utilities, and applying patches to the system.
Learn To:

Install Oracle Applications Release 12

Navigate the file system
Run standard maintenance tools and utilities
Apply patches to the system

Audience
Database Administrators
Functional Implementer
Technical Administrator
Technical Consultant
Tekninen konsultti
Tietokannan ylläpitäjä

Prerequisites
Required Prerequisites
Understanding of the three-tier software architecture as used by Oracle Applications

Experience of using relational database management systems

Basic knowledge of database administration tasks

Basic knowledge of system administration tasks

Course Objectives
Install Oracle Applications
Apply patches to an Oracle Applications system
Run standard Oracle Applications maintenance utilities
Describe Oracle Applications architecture
Describe key features of the Oracle Applications database
Gain an overview of Oracle Applications

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Understand and use AutoConfig
Understand and use License Manager
Clone Oracle Applications
List advanced configuration options

Course Topics

Oracle Applications Overview

Oracle E-Business Suite Home Page
HTML Interface
Forms Interface
Oracle Applications Architecture
Oracle Applications Technology Stack
Product Families
Product Dependencies
Vision Demo Database

Preparing for an Installation

Overview of Rapid Install
Release 12 Platform Support
System Requirements
Creating Operating System Accounts
Setting Up Stage Area
Specifying an Installation Environment
Selecting Configuration Parameters
Rapid Install Log Files

Performing an Installation
Overview of Basic Installation Procedure
Simplest Installation
More Typical Installation
Standard Installation Steps
Overview of Express Installation
Express Installation Steps

Finishing an Installation
Logging In to Oracle Applications
Changing Default Passwords
Configuring Database Initialization Parameters
Reviewing Security Practices
Implementing Product and Country-Specific Functionality
Configuring Client Software
Carrying out Conditional Tasks
Backing Up Oracle Applications

Oracle Applications Components

Oracle Applications Multi-Tier Architecture
Oracle Homes Architecture
Oracle Applications Technology Layer
Oracle Applications DBA
Oracle Application Object Library

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Oracle Applications Utilities
Oracle Applications Framework
Oracle Applications Manager

Environment Files, Control Scripts, and Languages

Environment Files
Application Tier Server Control Scripts
Modifying Environment Files
Oracle Applications Languages
Character Sets
Globalization and Country-Specific Functionalities
Dates and Numbers
National Language Support (NLS)

Oracle Applications File System

Database Tier File System
Application Tier File System
Product Directories
APPL_TOP Directories
Common Components Directory
Java Files and Directories
Applications Technology Stack Directory
Database Directories

Oracle Applications Database

Oracle Applications Database Objects
Database Schemas and Oracle Applications Product Schemas
Overview of Database Features
Monitoring Features
Performance Features
Scalability Features
Business Intelligence Features
Database Tier Server Process Scripts

Advanced Configuration Options

Shared Application Tier File System
Load Balancing
Network Features

Oracle Applications AD Utilities

Overview of the AD Utilities
Running the AD Utilities
Command Line Arguments
Parallel Processing
Distributed AD
Log Files
Maintenance Mode
Restricted Mode

AD Administration
Generate Applications Files Tasks
Maintain Applications Files Tasks

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Maintain Database Entities Tasks
Compile/Reload Database Entities Tasks
Non-Interactive Operation and Maintenance Mode

Special Utilities
AD Controller
Reviewing Worker Status and Resolving a Failed Worker
Restarting a Failed Patch Process
Restarting a Terminated Worker
Running AD Relink

AutoConfig
Context Files
AutoConfig Tasks
AutoConfig Operation
Running AutoConfig
AutoConfig Log Files
Rolling Back an AutoConfig Session
Running AutoConfig In Test Mode
Editing Parameters

License Manager
Accessing License Manager
Registering Products
Registering the E-Business Suite
Registering Component Applications
Registering Individual Products
Registering Country-Specific Functionalities
Registering Languages
License Manager Reports

Reporting Utilities
Introduction to Reporting Utilities
AD Configuration
AD File Identification
AD Job Timing Report

Configuration Utilities
Introduction to Configuration Utilities
AD Splicer
File Character Set Converter

Patching and the AutoPatch Process

Patch Types and Terminology
Patch Components
Downloading Patches from OracleMetaLink
AutoPatch Operation
AutoPatch Features
Applying a Patch
Reducing Patching Downtime
Patch Wizard

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Running AutoPatch
AutoPatch Setup
AutoPatch Usage and Prompts
Patch File Name and Location
AutoPatch Messages
Patch History
Timing Report
Log Files
Follow-Up Tasks

OAM Timing Reports

Overview
Timing Reports Main Page
AutoPatch Timing Details
Tracking a Patch Session
AD Administration Timing Details
Job Timing Report
Phase Information Report
Exceptions Report

Other Patching Topics

AutoPatch Modes
AutoPatch Command Line Arguments and Options
Java Release Infrastructure and Java File Patching
Deploying Patches
Merging Patches with AD Merge Patch

Applied Patches Information

Applied Patches Information and AutoPatch Modes
Accessing Applied Patches Information
Applied Patches: Simple and Advanced Searches
File History: Simple and Advanced Searches
Applied Patches Reports

Cloning Oracle Applications

Principles and Terminology
Prerequisite Steps
Cloning Phases
Prepare the Source System
Copy Source System Files to Target System
Configure the Target System
Finishing Tasks
Advanced Cloning Options

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