Desktop Requirements for Oracle Applications 11i (11.5.10.2)
 
 
User Profiles
(assumes that all users have both a mail service and calendar running in background)
Average User
Power User
  • Periodic use of Integrated System (in and out of Integrated System)
  • Batch work for Integrated System
  • Integrated System open for extended periods of time
  • High volume of transactions in Integrated System
  • High use of MicroSoft products/Opened at same time (e.g. Excel with links)
  • Switch and export between Discoverer and Excel
UVA Desktop Recommendations
  • Windows XP SP2 or SP3
  • Minimum 500 MHz
  • Recommend 512MB RAM
  • Windows XP SP2 or SP3
  • Minimum 500 MHz
  • Recommend 512MB or greater
Browser Recommendations

Microsoft Internet Explorer (MSIE)

Browser Version Windows XP
SP2 & SP3
Windows Vista, SP1 & SP2 Windows 7
MSIE 8 Available Dec 14, 2009.
JRE 1.6.0_16 or later
Available Dec 14, 2009.
JRE 1.6.0_16 or later
TBD
MSIE 7 JRE 1.6.0_16 or later JRE 1.6.0_16 or later Not Certified
MSIE 6 JRE 1.6.0_16 or later Not Certified Not Certified
Firefox 3.x Available Dec 14, 2009. JRE 1.6.0_16 or later Available Dec 14, 2009. JRE 1.6.0_16 or later TBD
Firefox 2.x Desupported by Mozilla.
JRE 1.6.0_16 or later
Not Certified TBD
Discoverer 10.1.2.2 Certified Not Certified Not Certified


MacIntosh Recommendations

ISDS requirements to support Mac users:

  • 200 MHz processor (G3 or higher)
  • 256 MB RAM
  • 800x600 minimum display resolution; 1024x768 or higher preferred
  • Must be on OS X v10.3.9 along with any other security and Java updates in the Software Update program started from the Apple icon menu on the desktop.
  • Safari 1.3.2 (v312.5) or higher
  • Requires Apple Java 1.4.2_09 or higher (downloaded from Apple website)

Note:

  • Oracle Applications 11i is not certified with the Netscape, Mozilla, Firefox, or Opera browsers on Mac OS X.
  • Oracle Applications 11i on the 11.5.10 technology stack is not certified or supported with the Internet Explorer browser on Mac OS X. (new)

Apple-Specific Environment Settings:
Use the following settings to improve client-side performance and usability.

  • For Safari (under the Safari menu option):
    -Under Preferences>Security>Web Content, ensure the following options are selected: Enable plug-ins, Enable Java, Enable JavaScript
    -Under Preferences>Advanced>Universal Access, ensure the following option is selected: Press Tab to highlight each item on a webpage
    -Ensure the following is not selected: Block Pop-Up Windows
  • For the Java Plug-in (in Finder>Applications>Utilities>Java>Java 1.4.2 Plug-in Settings):
    -In the Cache tab, ensure the following is selected: Enable Caching
  • For System Preferences (in the desktop's dock):
    -In Displays>Resolutions, select 1024 x 768 or higher (recommended), or 800 x 600 (minimum)
    -In Displays>Colors, select Millions
    -In Dock, select Automatically hide and show the Dock for users with limited screen area

Cisco VPN Client for Mac.
ITC Software Central: http://www.itc.virginia.edu/central/

Browser Version OS X v10.3.9 OS X v10.4.7 or higher
Safari 2.0.4 and later
n/a
JRE 1.5.0_06 and later
Safari 1.3.2 and later
JRE 1.4.2_09 and later
n/a

No Discoverer access (however, other SQL client tools can be used)

 

   
 
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