Required Skills

Since implementations are based on a retailer- or implementer-provided configuration, working knowledge of the RPASCE configuration tools is essential. The RPASCE configuration tools are supported for offline use on a Windows 10 system. They are available in the applicable Starter Kits, and their use is detailed in the Oracle Retail Predictive Application Server Cloud Edition Configuration Tools User Guide.

In addition to supplying an RPASCE configuration, the implementer must also prepare the retailer to provide RPASCE Hierarchy (dimension) and Measure (fact) data load files, as well as to take RPASCE exported Measure (fact) data files for any downstream integration needs. While the implementer does not call the RPASCE command-line utilities directly, knowledge of their usage gained from the Oracle Retail Predictive Application Server Cloud Edition Administration Guide is helpful.

Data files for loading into the applications and exported files for integration with other systems are sent and received from the RPASCE cloud environment via Oracle Object Storage. Knowledge of the use of Object Storage File Transfer Service APIs, including an ability to automate such uploads and downloads, is a necessary prerequisite for routine nightly or weekly batch processing jobs.