Oracle E-Business Suite Technology

[July 18, 2007 Update:  Added links to subsequent article discussing the overall E-Business Suite 12.0.2 Release Update Pack.]

The second major update for the Apps Release 12 technology stack is now available for download from Metalink:

• Oracle Applications Technology Software Update 12.0.2 (Patch 5917344)

Family Pack Updates vs. Release Update Packs

A short word about terminology is needed before I go much further.  In Release 11i, we have these things called Rollup Patches, which inexplicably became known as "RUPs."  Release 11i Rollup Patches contain patches for a single product family (e.g. ATG Family Pack H Rollup 4).

In Release 12, we're now shipping these things called Release Update Packs.  Given the way that neologisms form, it's inevitable that these will be called "RUPs" too.  The difference is that the R12 Release Update Packs combine patches created across several E-Business Suite product families.  As of today, this Family Pack update can be applied on top of the previously-released Apps 12.0.1 Release Update Pack.   It is included in the Apps 12.0.2 Release Update Pack.

The patch that we're announcing today only includes updates for the Applications Technology family of products, that is, the technology stack for the E-Business Suite Release 12.  This patch does not include updates to the functional applications like Financials or HRMS.  For information about the broader Apps 12.0.2 Release Update Pack, see:

• Apps 12.0.2 Release Update Pack Now Available
  

This ATG rollup patch includes all fixes released on top of ATG Family Pack A, including those previously released in the Apps 12.0.1 Release Update Pack.  Since this is the second update to the Release 12 technology stack, its official (cryptic) name is: R12.ATG_PF.A.DELTA.2.

What's New?

Regardless of what it's called, the second Applications technology stack update for Release 12 contains the following new features:


What's Been Fixed?

In addition to those new features, this update contains fixes for the following areas:

• Application Object Library Software Updates (17 fixes)
  
• Applications Manager Software Updates (2 fixes)
  
• Technology Stack Software Updates (1 fix)
  
• Workflow Software Updates (4 fixes)
  
• XML Publisher Software Updates (2 fixes)
  
• e-Commerce Gateway Software Updates (4 fixes)
  

For a complete list of the contents of this update, see:

• Oracle Applications Technology Software Updates, Release 12.0.2 (Metalink Note 432635.1)

Related

• Apps 12.0.2 Release Update Pack Now Available
  
• Apps 12.0.1 Release Update Pack Now Available
• New Rapid Install StartCD for Release 12
• Critical Patch Update for July 2007 Now Available
• Critical Patch Update for April 2007 Now Available

The Critical Patch Update for July 2007 is now available. Oracle strongly recommends applying the patches as soon as possible.

The Critical Patch Update Advisory is the starting point for relevant information. It includes the list of products affected, pointers to obtain the patches, a summary of the security vulnerabilities for each product suite, and links to other important documents. Supported products that are not listed in the "Supported Products and Components Affected" section of the advisory do not require new patches to be applied.

Also, it is essential to review the Critical Patch Update supporting documentation referenced in the Advisory before applying patches, as this is where you can find important pertinent information.

The Critical Patch Update Advisory is available at any of the following locations:

• OracleMetaLink as Note 432865.1.

• Oracle Technology Network: http://www.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/alerts.htm

• PeopleSoft and JD Edwards products (Customer Connection Login Required): http://www.peoplesoft.com/corp/en/support/security_index.jsp

The next four Critical Patch Update release dates are:

• October 16, 2007
• January 15, 2008
• April 15, 2008
• July 15, 2008