This document outlines the steps to prepare for and execute an upgrade from EBS R11i to R12, including: 1. Evaluating the new features and technical considerations in R12. 2. Planning the appropriate scope, approach, and phasing for the upgrade. This includes revisiting customizations. 3. Preparing the organization and assembling a project team with the needed skills. 4. Executing the upgrade using the Maintenance Wizard and ensuring the latest patch set is applied to eliminate issues. 5. Providing full post go-live support for at least one month.

1. Analyzing, Planning, and Executing an R12 EBS Upgrade byAbsolute Applications

2. Agenda and PurposeThis presentation is intended primarily for people who are helping to evaluate or manage an upgrade, but it also contains valuable information for anyone who might be involved in the upgrade process.Walk through steps in preparing for and managing an upgrade to R12, including Decision making

3. Identifying objectives

4. Scope and approach

5. Organization and team preparation

6. Oracle tools and resources

7. Timeline planning

8. Testing tipsOverview Upgrade Steps

9. Upgrade Steps

10. Evaluate

11. EvaluateR12 HighlightsOracle development has focused on improving the ability of EBS to better manage complex global businesses, especially where organizations are centralizing their applications into a shared serviceenvironment.18 new products with almost 2500 enhancements, including: Ledgers and Ledger Sets - replace Sets of Books

12. Financials Accounting Engine – Sub ledger Accounting

13. Tax Engine - E-Business Tax

14. Cross Organization Responsibilities - MOACEvaluate Architecture and Technology ChangesRedesigned workflows

15. Upgraded user interface based on PeopleSoft

16. More Personalization's

17. Expanded use of BI Publisher and Fusion Middleware

18. Increased Performance

19. Lowered IT costs through hardware consolidation and virtualization

20. Improved integration with Oracle Identity Management

21. Reduced production downtime for patch applicationsEvaluateTechnical ConsiderationsImplement significant technical advances available in R12 for business benefitsyou may needHigh-Availability and Scalability using Oracle Database Cluster (10gRAC) and Oracle Applications Cluster with Load-balancing

22. Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery using Oracle Database Physical DataGuard across remote data-centers

23. Oracle Automated Storage Management (ASM) for a variety of storage solutions

24. Advanced Security for External Users (e.g., for iSupport Portal)

25. Use of Single Sign-on / integration with Oracle IDM

26. Use of Oracle Application Integration Architecture (AIA) based on Fusion Middleware / SOAUpgrade Steps