This preface introduces the new and changed features of Oracle Enterprise Repository and other significant changes that are described in this guide, and provides pointers to additional information.
For a list of known issues (release notes), see the "Known Issues for Oracle SOA Products and Oracle BPM Products for 12c Release 1 (12.1.3.0.0)" at http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/middleware/soasuite/documentation/releasenotes121300-2124738.html.
For Oracle Enterprise Repository 12c Release 1 (12.1.3.0), this guide has simplified to aid in the understanding of basic concepts of Oracle Enterprise Repository. Chapter 1, "Introduction to Oracle Enterprise Repository" describes basic OER concepts and a basic implementation scenario. Chapter 2, "Getting Started with Oracle Enterprise Repository" lists resources to help you get started using OER.