System Upgrade

Overview of Oracle EBS R11i to R12 Upgrade

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1. Improved Global Business Capabilities

• Multi-org Access Control (MOAC): Users can access multiple operating units without switching responsibility.
• Centralized Bank Accounts Management: A single repository for all bank accounts.
• Enhanced Tax Engine (E-Business Tax): Simplifies global tax compliance.

2. Enhanced User Experience

• Reduction in Pop-ups & Duplicate Screens: Faster navigation and cleaner interface.
• Simplified Workflows: Key tasks require fewer steps to complete.
• Modernized UI: Improved layout and personalization options.

3. Advanced Financial & Procurement Features

• Sub ledger Accounting (SLA): Enables detailed and flexible accounting rules.
• Centralized Payments & Receivables: Single payment processor for multiple business units.
• Procurement Enhancements: Automated sourcing and improved contract management.

4. Better Performance & Efficiency

• Oracle 10gR2 & 10gAS Technology Stack: More stable and scalable architecture.
• Improved Data Processing: Optimized batch processing and concurrent request management.

Direct Upgrade Path for EBS R12

• Applications R11.5.7 and later can be directly upgraded to R12.
• Databases must be at 10gR2 (for 11.5.9.2/11.5.10.2) before upgrading or upgraded during the R12 migration.

• Auto Patch replaces Auto Upgrade, making patching more efficient.
• AD Parallel Processing enhances workload distribution for large table updates.
• Gather Auto Stats Job ensures database statistics remain updated post-upgrade.
• SQLPlus Parallel Directives eliminate query execution contention.
• Optimizer Dynamic Sampling enables the automatic collection of missing statistics.
• Unified Upgrade Driver allows deferral of PL/SQL package compilation during database setup to reduce downtime.

The Maintenance Wizard automates and simplifies Oracle EBS upgrades. It supports:

Automated Upgrade Assistance

• Oracle Applications Technology Stack & Product Upgrades

Upgrade Paths for Older Versions:

• 10.7 NCA → 11.5.10.2
• 11.0.3 → 11.5.10.2
• 11.5.8 or later → 12.0.4

Release Update Pack (RUP) Upgrades:

• 12.0.0 or later → 12.0.6

Database Upgrades:

• 8i → 10.2.0.3
• 9i → 10.2.0.3
• 9.2.0.8 → 11.1
• 10.1 or 10.2 → 11.x

Oracle Database Upgrade Process

Enterprises often need to upgrade or migrate multiple Oracle database versions. This includes:

• Version Upgrades: 
  • e.g., 8.05 → 8.17, 8.17 → 9.20
• Processor Migrations: 
  • 32-bit → 64-bit architecture
• Edition Upgrades: 
  • Standard Edition → Enterprise Edition

Oracle’s modular architecture simplifies these upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption and seamless transition.

Why Performance Optimization Matter?

With the rapid growth of e-commerce and enterprise applications, database performance becomes a critical factor in ensuring business efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Key Database Performance Challenges:

• Scalability – Handling growing workloads efficiently.
• Response Time – Ensuring real-time data access.
• Resource Optimization – Maximizing system resources.

Oracle Database Performance Optimization

Oracle databases power 93% of enterprise markets, including 65% of Fortune Global 100 companies. To maintain optimal performance, Oracle offers advanced tuning capabilities:

Optimization Principles:

• Minimize Disk Access – Reduce I/O operations for faster data retrieval.
• Optimize Memory Usage – Maximize RAM allocation efficiency.
• Balance Response Time & Throughput – Ensure smooth system operations.

Performance Tuning Process

1. Database Design Optimization

• Optimize logical and physical structures for efficiency.
• Reduce system overhead while maintaining performance.

2. SQL Query Optimization

• Indexing & Partitioning – Reduces query execution times.
• Archiving Old Data – Keeps database performance high.

3. Storage & Disk I/O Optimization

• Distribute data files across multiple disks to improve read/write speeds.
• Optimize data block sizes to reduce fragmentation.

Why Choose Tong Sheng Database Solutions?

Comprehensive Database Management Services

✅ Oracle EBS Upgrades (R11i to R12)
✅ Seamless Database Upgrade & Migration
✅ Advanced Performance Tuning & Optimization

Business Benefits:

• Minimized Downtime – Ensures smooth and rapid upgrades.
• Enhanced Data Security – Protects critical business information.
• Cost Efficiency – Reduces IT expenses with optimized resource utilization.

With years of expertise in Oracle database solutions, Tong Sheng guarantees seamless upgrades, enhanced system performance, and minimal disruption, helping businesses stay competitive and agile in a fast-evolving digital landscape.