Oracle Application version transfer(10.7 to 11i)

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I am a new Oracle Application DBA, <br>We have Oracle 7.3 Database and 10.7 FI.Application running on hp/ux operating system.Now I have to submitt a report about converting this database to 8i and application 11i.Report needed to address <br>(1) Cost Involved <br>(2) Technicians with Special Knowledge base involved <br>(3) and amount of time involved. <br>&nbsp;anybody from this user group ever has done this??? <br>Nikhil Mistry <br><A HREF="mailto:nikhilmistry@yahoo.com">nikhilmistry@yahoo.com</A> <br>912-363-6229

 

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There is a big change in the delivery mechanism of the user interface between 10.7 and 11i, as you are probably aware, away from a fat-client GUI to a thinner client web delivery method with a separate applications server sitting in between your user's browser and the database server. This new architecture will affect your network bandwidth usage - it <i>may</i> improve it, but then again it may not.<br>For info on new and changed features in 11i check <A HREF="

http://www.oracle.com/applications/"

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http://www.oracle.com/applications/</A>

if you haven't already.<br>If you have done any customisation of the 10.7 interface, i.e. written any bespoke modules, or modified standard screens or reports, then porting these may be a significant part of your effort.<br>I believe Oracle supplies some utilities for migrating between applications releases, but your mileage may vary when using them, depending on the complexity of your set-up, and what requirements you have to migrate data seamlessly (e.g. if all your invoices in the new system start from a different number, is this a problem ?).<br>Effort involved will also depend on which Apps modules you are using of course.<br>If possible, avoid doing any business process changes alongside the upgrade, as these will complicate migration.<br>Finally, get to know your Oracle Support & Sales consultants, and try and get whatever free advice you can manage from them.