# System Table Guide

Key components of products built on the Oracle Application Framework are the system tables. The data in those tables controls many aspects of the application. There are standards required for these tables to support the installation, development, configuration and customization of the Oracle Utilities products. Implementations add their own records to the system tables. Adhering to the data standards is a prerequisite for seamless upgrade to the next release of the product(s). Please refer to the Oracle Utilities Application Framework System Table Guide section of your product's Database Administration Guide for details about the system tables and the standards to follow.

Parent topic: Developer Guide