1 What's New in This Release

This section lists changes in this version of the documentation to support release 7.9.6.3 of the software.

Note:

Some of the information about database platforms and source systems might not apply to this version of Oracle Business Intelligence Applications. For up-to-date information about supported databases and source systems in this version of Oracle Business Intelligence Applications, make sure you read System Requirements and Supported Platforms for Oracle Business Intelligence Applications.

Oracle recommends reading the Oracle Business Intelligence Applications Release Notes before installing, using, or upgrading Oracle BI Applications. The most current version of the Oracle Business Intelligence Applications Release Notes is available:

• On the Oracle Technology Network at http://www.oracle.com/technology/documentation/bi_apps.html (to register for a free account on the Oracle Technology Network, go to http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/index.html).

1.1 What's New in Oracle Business Intelligence Applications Installation Guide for Informatica PowerCenter Users

This guide includes updates to support the following functional changes:

• Oracle Business Intelligence Applications V7.9.6.3 requires Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition V11.1.1.5.0.

• Oracle Business Intelligence Applications V7.9.6.3 requires Informatica PowerCenter V9.0.1. Hotfix 2.

• Oracle Business Intelligence Applications V7.9.6.3 requires Oracle Data Warehouse Console V10.1.3.4.1.