Preface

This guide provides information about how to use and administer Oracle Argus Analytics. Oracle Argus Analytics was previously named Oracle Health Sciences Pharmacovigilance Operational Analytics (OPVA).

This preface contains the following topics:

• Audience

• Documentation Accessibility

• Finding Information and Patches on My Oracle Support

• Finding Documentation on Oracle Technology Network

• Related Documents

• Conventions

Audience

The first and second chapters of this guide are intended for the following job classifications:

• Drug Safety Administrator

• Drug Safety Manager

• Drug Safety Team Leader

• Drug Safety and Surveillance Specialist

• Drug Safety Quality Reviewer

• Drug Safety Data Entry Personnel

• Pharmacovigilance Executive Management

• Drug Safety Medical Assessment Physician

This guide assumes that you have the following general skills:

• Knowledge of Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition

• Knowledge of Oracle Business Intelligence Data Mart Administration Console

• Knowledge of Informatica PowerCenter

• Familiarity with Oracle Argus Safety

Documentation Accessibility

For information about Oracle's commitment to accessibility, visit the Oracle Accessibility Program website at http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=acc&id=docacc.

Access to Oracle Support

Oracle customers have access to electronic support through My Oracle Support. For information, visit http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=acc&id=info or visit http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=acc&id=trs if you are hearing impaired.

Finding Information and Patches on My Oracle Support

Your source for the latest information about Oracle Argus Analytics is Oracle Support's self-service Web site, My Oracle Support (formerly MetaLink).

Before you install and use an Oracle software release, always visit the My Oracle Support Web site for the latest information, including alerts, release notes, documentation, and patches.

Creating a My Oracle Support Account

You must register at My Oracle Support to obtain a user name and password accountbefore you can enter the Web site.

To register for My Oracle Support:

1. Open a Web browser to http://support.oracle.com.

2. Click the Register here link to create a My Oracle Support account. The registration page opens.

3. Follow the instructions on the registration page.

Signing In to My Oracle Support

To sign in to My Oracle Support:

1. Open a Web browser to http://support.oracle.com.

2. Click Sign In.

3. Enter your user name and password.

4. Click Go to open the My Oracle Support home page.

Searching for Knowledge Articles by ID Number or Text String

The fastest way to search for product documentation, release notes, and white papers is by the article ID number.

To search by the article ID number:

1. Sign in to My Oracle Support at http://support.oracle.com.

2. Locate the Search box in the upper right corner of the My Oracle Support page.

3. Click the sources icon to the left of the search box, and then select Article ID from the list.

4. Enter the article ID number in the text box.

5. Click the magnifying glass icon to the right of the search box (or press the Enter key) to execute your search.

   The Knowledge page displays the results of your search. If the article is found, click the link to view the abstract, text, attachments, and related products.

In addition to searching by article ID, you can use the following My Oracle Support tools to browse and search the knowledge base:

• Product Focus — On the Knowledge page, you can drill into a product area through the Browse Knowledge menu on the left side of the page. In the Browse any Product, By Name field, type in part of the product name, and then select the product from the list. Alternatively, you can click the arrow icon to view the complete list of Oracle products and then select your product. This option lets you focus your browsing and searching on a specific product or set of products.

• Refine Search — Once you have results from a search, use the Refine Search options on the right side of the Knowledge page to narrow your search and make the results more relevant.

• Advanced Search — You can specify one or more search criteria, such as source, exact phrase, and related product, to find knowledge articles and documentation.

Finding Patches on My Oracle Support

Be sure to check My Oracle Support for the latest patches, if any, for your product. You can search for patches by patch ID or number, or by product or family.

To locate and download a patch:

1. Sign in to My Oracle Support at http://support.oracle.com.

2. Click the Patches & Updates tab.

   The Patches & Updates page opens and displays the Patch Search region. You have the following options:

   • In the Patch ID or Number is field, enter the primary bug number of the patch you want. This option is useful if you already know the patch number.

   • To find a patch by product name, release, and platform, click the Product or Family link to enter one or more search criteria.

3. Click Search to execute your query. The Patch Search Results page opens.

4. Click the patch ID number. The system displays details about the patch. In addition, you can view the Read Me file before downloading the patch.

5. Click Download. Follow the instructions on the screen to download, save, and install the patch files.

Finding Documentation on Oracle Technology Network

The Oracle Technology Network Web site contains links to all Oracle user and reference documentation. To find user documentation for Oracle products:

1. Go to the Oracle Technology Network at

   http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/index.html and log in.

2. Mouse over the Support tab, then click the Documentation hyperlink.

   Alternatively, go to Oracle Documentation page at

   http://www.oracle.com/technology/documentation/index.html

3. Navigate to the product you need and click the link.

   For example, scroll down to the Applications section and click Oracle Health Sciences Applications.

4. Click the link for the documentation you need.

Related Documents

For more information, see the following documents:

• Oracle Oracle Argus Safety Release 7.0 documentation set

• Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition Release 11.1.1.5 documentation set

• Oracle Business Intelligence Data Warehouse Administration Console 10.1.3.4.1 documentation set

Oracle Clinical Documentation

The Oracle Clinical documentation set includes:

• Oracle Argus Safety 7.0.1 Administrator's Guide (E26224-01)

• Oracle Argus Safety 7.0.1 User's Guide (E26223-01)

• Oracle Argus Safety 7.0.1 Installation Guide (E26221-01)

Oracle Fusion Middleware Documentation

The Oracle Fusion Middleware documentation set includes:

• Oracle Fusion Middleware Quick Installation Guide for Oracle Business Intelligence 11g Release 1 (11.1.1) (E16518-02)

• Oracle Fusion Middleware Installation Guide for Oracle Business Intelligence 11g Release 1 (11.1.1) (E10539-02)

• Oracle Fusion Middleware Upgrade Guide for Oracle Business Intelligence 11g Release 1 (11.1.1) (E16452-02)

• Oracle Fusion Middleware Enterprise Deployment Guide for Oracle Business Intelligence 11g Release 1 (11.1.1) (E15722-02)

• Oracle Fusion Middleware User's Guide for Oracle Business Intelligence 11g Release 1 (11.1.1) (E10544-02)

• Oracle Fusion Middleware System Administrator's Guide for Oracle Business Intelligence 11g Release 1 (11.1.1) (E10541-02)

• Oracle Fusion Middleware Developer's Guide for Oracle Business Intelligence 11g Release 1 (11.1.1) (E10545-02)

• Oracle Fusion Middleware Security Guide for Oracle Business Intelligence 11g Release 1 (11.1.1) (E10543-03)

• Oracle Fusion Middleware Metadata Repository Builder's Guide for Oracle Business Intelligence 11g Release 1 (11.1.1) (E10540-02)

Oracle Business Intelligence Data Warehouse Administration Console (DAC) Documentation

The Oracle Business Intelligence Data Warehouse Administration Console (DAC) documentation set includes:

• Oracle Business Intelligence Data Warehouse Administration Console User's Guide (Part E12652)

• Oracle Business Intelligence Data Warehouse Administration Console Installation, Configuration, and Upgrade Guide (Part E12653)

Conventions

The following text conventions are used in this document:

Convention	Meaning
boldface	Boldface type indicates graphical user interface elements associated with an action, or terms defined in the text.
italic	Italic type indicates book titles, emphasis, or placeholder variables for which you supply particular values.
monospace	Monospace type indicates commands within a paragraph, URLs, code in examples, text that appears on the screen, or text that you enter.