Glossary

A set of operations that a user can perform on a resource.

A custom role that aggregates multiple predefined roles within a Hyperion product.

1) A software program designed to run a specific task or group of tasks such as a spreadsheet program or database management system; 2) A related set of dimensions and dimension members that are used to meet a specific set of analytical requirements, reporting requirements, or both.

A command-line utility for migrating applications and artifacts.

An individual application or repository item; for example, scripts, forms, rules files, Interactive Reporting documents, and financial reports. Also known as an object.

Verification of identity as a security measure. Authentication is typically based on a user name and password. Passwords and digital signatures are forms of authentication.

A stage that does not require human intervention; for example, a data load.

A duplicate copy of an application instance.

A set of activities that collectively accomplish a business objective.

A variable that is defined for a particular task flow to identify the context of the taskflow instance.

Logging on to Oracle EPM System products with user information stored outside the application. The user account is maintained by the EPM System, but password administration and user authentication are performed by an external service, using a corporate directory such as Oracle Internet Directory (OID) or Microsoft Active Directory (MSAD).

A constraint on data sets that restricts values to specific criteria; for example, to exclude certain tables, metadata, or values, or to control access.

A container for assigning similar access permissions to multiple users.

A unique identification for a user or group in external authentication.

A process that is run to move data between Oracle's Hyperion applications using Shared Services. Data integration definitions specify the data moving between a source application and a destination application, and they enable the data movements to be grouped, ordered, and scheduled.

The process of migrating an application, a repository, or individual artifacts across product environments.

1) A reference to a repository object. Links can reference folders, files, shortcuts, and other links; 2) In a taskflow, the point where the activity in one stage ends and another begins.

A logical expression evaluated by the taskflow engine to determine the sequence of launching taskflow stages.

Distribution of requests across a group of servers, which helps to ensure optimal end user performance.

An application server process running in its own Java Virtual Machine (JVM).

A stage that requires human intervention.

The process ofcopying applications, artifacts, or users from one environment or computer to another; for example, from a testing environment to a production environment.

A report generated from the migration log that provides tracking information for an application migration.

A file that contains migration parameters for an application migration, enabling batch script processing.

A log file that captures all application migration actions and messages.

A snapshot of an application migration that is captured in the migration log.

1) In data mining, a collection of an algorithm's findings about examined data. A model can be applied against a wider data set to generate useful information about that data; 2) A file or content string containing an application-specific representation of data. Models are the basic data managed by Shared Services, of two major types: dimensional and nondimensional application objects; 3) In Business Modeling, a network of boxes connected to represent and calculate the operational and financial flow through the area being examined.

In Shared Services, an application type, such as Planning or Performance Scorecard.

An instance of Oracle's Hyperion products grouped together in an implementation. For example, a Planning project may consist of a Planning application, an Essbase cube, and a Financial Reporting Server instance.

The process of granting users and groups specific access permissions to resources.

Storage location for metadata, formatting, and annotation information for views and queries.

The means by which access permissions are granted to users and groups for resources.

A Web access management provider (for example, Oracle Access Manager, Oracle Single Sign-On, or CA SiteMinder) that protects corporate Web resources.

A framework enabling Oracle EPM System products to use external authentication and single sign-on.

The part of the Shared Services repository that manages EPM System deployment information for most EPM System products, including installation directories, database settings, computer names, ports, servers, URLs, and dependent service data.

The ability to log on once and then access multiple applications without being prompted again for authentication.

1) A task description that forms one logical step within a taskflow, usually performed by an individual. A stage can be manual or automated; 2) For Profitability, logical divisions within the model that represent the steps in the allocation process within your organization.

For automated stages, the invoked action that executes the stage.

Synchronization of Shared Services and application models.

The condition that exists when the latest version of a model resides in both the application and in Shared Services. See also model.

A detailed status list of tasks for a particular user.

The automation of a business process in which tasks are passed from one taskflow participant to another according to procedural rules.

Business processes in the taskflow management system that consist of a network of stages and their relationships; criteria indicating the start and end of the taskflow; and information about individual stages, such as participants, associated applications, associated activities, and so on.

A single instance of a taskflow including its state and associated data.

A system that defines, creates, and manages the execution of a taskflow, including definitions, user or application interactions, and application executables.

The resource that performs the task associated with the taskflow stage instance for both manual and automated stages.

An encrypted identification of one valid user or group on an external authentication system.

1) A process that transforms artifacts so that they function properly in the destination environment after application migration; 2) In data mining, the modification of data (bidirectionally) flowing between the cells in the cube and the algorithm.

The process of deploying a new software release and moving applications, data, and provisioning information from an earlier deployment to the new deployment.

A centralized location for user and group information, also known as a repository or provider. Popular user directories include Oracle Internet Directory (OID), Microsoft Active Directory (MSAD), and Sun Java System Directory Server.