Oracle 11.5.6 Features/Enhancements

[jcasaccio]

Hello! A client of mine is contemplating upgrading from 11.3.0 to 11.5.6 and I need to know what the enhancements are? Does anyone know on a high level what they are? Does a matrix exist that compares the different versions' functionality? Any insight is greatly appreciated.

Jack

 

[jcasaccio]

Note: I made a mistake on the versions. The client has 11.0.3 and desires 11.5.4.A.

Thanks

 

[stevenpe]

Hi Jack,

There is no matrix that I am aware of (we tried to find one when we did our upgrade) but see if the document at the following link provides the type of information you require:

http://docs.oracle.com/DOCS_DOT_PDF_Storage/a90364.pdf

We upgraded from 11.0.3 to 11.5.3 (11i) back in June 2001, and the changes to functionality in the modules we use was not huge (GL, FA, PO, AP, AR, CE, PA). Our users were able to change over quite easily between the two without any major re-training. The upgrade to 11i allowed us to install the localised Payroll for AU, which was the main point of our upgrade in the first place.

The user interface look and feel changes significantly between versions and is a lot nicer in 11i (although it appears to be a bit slower even though we upgraded our server hardware - I assume the desktop is the problem).

11i is reasonably stable once you get up to version 11.5.5. I would recommend upgrading to the latest possible version 11.5.6 or even 11.5.7 (when available) rather than 11.5.4. This will help avoid patching and support issues down the track. There are major changes in the underlying technology b/w 11.0.3 and 11i, so be prepared for a major upgrade effort.

I hope this helps.

Regards,

Steve Pearson Team Leader - Apps Development & Support
Queensland Investment Corporation
GPO Box 2242
Brisbane QLD 4000 AUSTRALIA

 

[jcasaccio]

Steve, thank you very much!

 

[stevenpe]

Happy to help!

Another useful document is available here:

http://www.assist.com.au/papers_files/Picking the Eyes Out of R11i.htm

It mainly focuses on Financials.

Regards,

Steve Pearson

Team Leader - Apps Development & Support
Queensland Investment Corporation
GPO Box 2242
Brisbane QLD 4000 AUSTRALIA