About the Security Model Options

Publisher offers a variety of security options.

• Oracle Fusion Middleware Security

  After installation, Publisher is configured to use Oracle Fusion Middleware Security. See Configure Oracle Fusion Middleware Security Model. If you prefer to use another security model, then choose from the alternative options.

• Publisher Security

  Use Publisher's Users and Roles paradigm to control access to reports and data sources. See Alternative Security Options.

• Integration with an LDAP server

  Set up the Publisher roles in your LDAP server then configure Publisher to integrate with it. See Alternative Security Options.

• Oracle E-Business Suite

  Upload a DBC file to recognize your Oracle E-Business Suite users. See Integrate with Other Oracle Security Models

• Oracle BI Server

  You can still leverage the 10g legacy BI Server authentication method if you choose not to upgrade to Oracle Fusion Middleware Security. See Integrate with Other Oracle Security Models.

• Oracle Database

  Set up the Publisher roles in your Oracle Database and then configure Publisher to integrate with it. See Integrate with Other Oracle Security Models.

• Oracle Siebel CRM Security Model

  See Integrate with Other Oracle Security Models.