Accessing Financial Analyzer through the Web Interface

Description: Financial Analyzer Web interface

The Financial Analyzer Web interface provides access to reports, graphs, and data entry forms through a Web browser.

System requirements

In addition to the standard Financial Analyzer server components, the following server components must be installed:

• Express Server, including Oracle Express Web Agent. The following configuration options must be selected in Express Configuration Manager:
  • The Web Authentication Type property on the Web Agent tab must be set to BASIC

  • The RequirePasswordEncryption property on the Security tab must be set to NO

• A supported Web server such as Apache

For more information, refer to the Oracle Financial Analyzer Installation and Upgrade Guide.

Browser requirements

Users must have the appropriate browser installed on the PC. For information about Web browser requirements, refer to the release notes for Oracle Express Web Agent.

User requirements

To access Financial Analyzer through the Web interface, you must have a valid user ID. You must also be set up as a user in Financial Analyzer.

Methods of access

Financial Analyzer can be configured for direct access, or for access through Oracle Applications. You administrator will tell you which method to use and will provide the required URL and login information.

Login tips

Following are some guidelines for logging in:

• If the system prompts you to download certain files to your machine for local storage, accept the files. This will enable the browser to load Web files only once.

• Check that cookies are enabled for your browser. If you do not accept cookies, you cannot access the Financial Analyzer database.

• Ensure that Java and JavaScript are enabled for your browser.

• If you encounter errors, try clearing your browser's cache and resetting the browser.

• Bookmark your start page for easy access.

• Maximize your browser window. This ensures that the application will run at full size.

• If you will be using a language other than English, ensure that your browser is set to that language. The browser's language setting determines the language in which the application is displayed.

Note: Login sessions have a maximum idle time. A session will terminate automatically if it is idle for this time period.