Oracle iSetup - Frequently Asked Questions

Oracle iSetup - Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do you have to buy iSetup, is it licensed separately?

A. iSetup is free and comes embedded with the base EBS R12 image.

B. For 11.5.10 and later you have to apply a patch AZ.H to enable iSetup

C. iSetup exists in 11.5.9 versions also. But in 11.5.10, iSetup got a totally new makeover with two main components, namely iSetup Migrator and iSetup Reporter. iSetup version AZ.H is what we recommend our customers to uptake

2. What is the difference between iSetup and FNDLOAD

A. iSetup is used to migrate functional configuration data, whereas FNDLOAD is an utility for packaging seed data. iSetup supports multiple types of interfaces like BC4J, Business Service Objects and FNDLOAD. iSetup offers additional benefits such as load sequencing and reporting capabilities on top of FNDLOAD APIs.

3. Can iSetup be used to upgrade from 11i to R12

A. iSetup cannot be used to migrate data from 11i to R12 instance directly. Instead, you can upgrade source instance from 11i to R12 and then use iSetup to migrate data to R12 target instance.

4. What are the pre-requisites for iSetup

A. Patch set level - For iSetup, it is recommended that all the instances should be on the same patch level. At a minimum, ATG PF RUP should be at the same level.

B. User - Source and target instance should have the same 'User' with iSetup responsibility.

C. Source and target instances should have each other's latest 'dbc files' under $FND_SECURE directory.

5. Can iSetup migrate objects other than those provided out of the box

A. iSetup allows users to define Custom selection sets, where interfaces of type Business Service Objects, Generic Loader, BC4J and custom java classes can be added to create migration templates in addition to the seeded templates.

6. I have Logical Apps, what should I use for my EBS setup migrations now: iSetup or Logical Apps?

A. Oracle supports both iSetup and LogicalApps for migration of 11i EBS setups. To migrate R12 setups, the recommendation is to use iSetup. Strategic focus of iSetup will be to accelerate EBS rollouts using the setup migration and reporting features. Primary focus of Logical Apps Configuration Controls Governor (CCG) will be to detect, control and remediate application configuration change, enterprise-wide.

7. What is the difference between iSetup and Oracle Business Accelerator?

A. Oracle Business Accelerators are powerful, easy-to-use rapid implementation solutions for Oracle E-Business Suite and JD Edwards EnterpriseOne customers through Oracle's approved partner channel or Oracle Consulting. Available in industry-specific versions for more than 20 industries, they make initial configuration of Oracle E-Business Suite simple, fast, and predictable.

B. iSetup on the other hand is a tool that helps migrate functional configurations, it does not perform configuration activities

C. Both these tools are complementary in nature

8. Is iSetup like any other ETL tool

A. The USP of iSetup is that it performs key business validations while extracting and loading setup data. iSetup also enforces the sequence in which the setup objects need to loaded, out of the box.

9. Does iSetup help in configuring new EBS instance?

A. No. iSetup does not help in configuring new EBS instances from scratch. However, iSetup can be used to configure new EBS instance using the setup data from an existing EBS instance or an iSetup Extract.

10. Are there any plans to extend the coverage to other product families? If yes, what are the timelines that we are talking about?

A. iSetup currently offers selection sets covering the APIs listed for:

i) Foundation Suite

ii) Financial Suite

iii) Discrete manufacturing and Distribution suite

iv) HRMS suite

Product coverage is enhanced in every release, and is prioritized on a customer requirement basis.

11. Are there any plans for the migration of the configuration in languages other than English?

A. Not all interfaces support migration of MLS data. There are plans to enhance this coverage, and is prioritized on a customer requirement basis.

12. Are there any plans to open iSetup more as a framework to handle customized setups in implementation projects?

A. Yes we can support custom interfaces written as per iSetup Framework, if interested, please get in touch with us.

13. Filter & transformation are not supported for most of the selection sets? Are there any plans to open-up the same for super user responsibility?

A. Yes

14. Can I transform setups offline using Excel?

A. This is being planned as an enhancement for future releases