Launching Modules and Logging In

Launching an Application

Depending on your system installation, Oracle Utilities Network Management System modules are typically accessed by an URL (provided by your Oracle Utilities Network Management System implementation team) or through shortcuts installed on your desktop or in your application menu (such as the Microsoft Windows Start menu or Linux Applications menu).

The following modules are launched individually and are accessible to users having needed permissions based on User Type (see Understanding User Types for information):

• Configuration Assistant: The Java‑based Configuration Assistant module provides a graphical view of the Oracle Utilities Network Management System configuration options and allows Administration users to add, edit, and store configuration changes. See Configuration Assistant for details.

• Model Management: The Java‑based Model Management module is a tool for managing changes to your system model. It is available to users with Model Validation permissions. See Model Management for details.

• Service Alerts: The Java‑based Service Alert Administration module is an application that sends notifications to utility personnel via e-mail or text/SMS message. It may be accessed by Administration user types. See Service Alert Administration for details.

• Storm Management: The Java‑based Storm Management module enables you to manipulate the event and crew information that the system will use to make its calculations. It provides access for Full Operations, View Only, and Administration user types. See Storm Management for details.

• Web Call Entry: The Java‑based Web Call Entry module enables you to enter and access customer call and event information. It provides access for the Web Call Entry user type. See Web Call Entry for details.

• Web Callbacks: The Java‑based Web Callbacks module is used to manage callback requests for customers who called in to report an outage. It provides access for the Full Operations user type. See Web Callbacks for details.

• Web Workspace: The Java‑based Web Workspace module provides the tool sets and views that are the foundation of the Oracle Utilities Network Management System user environment. The common features and platform provided by the Web Workspace provide a cohesive user experience for other Oracle Utilities Network Management System modules, such as Web Trouble Management or Web Switching Management. Depending on the NMS modules that are licensed, it provides access to the Full Operations plus Switching, Full Operations, Trouble Maintenance, Crew Operations, Switching Request, View Only, Administration, and Trainer user types. See Web Workspace for details.

• Flex Operations: Flex Operations is a browser‑based platform for Oracle Utilities Network Management System tools. Many of the tools are analogs to those found in the Web Workspace and add‑on modules. See Flex Operations for details.

• Flex Edge DERMS: Provides an integrated Edge DERMS set of tools in a Flex browser‑based environment. This is only available when Edge DERMS is fully configured. See Edge DERMS for details.

Use the installed shortcuts, if applicable, or open the URL in a browser to launch the module. For the Java‑based applications, the Oracle Utilities Network Management System will begin downloading the Java components of the module to your computer. The Login window will open.