Maintaining a valid configuration
Next, we will work with the IT Director to show how the configuration of the business systems is documented within Oracle Applications Manager. We will show how authorized changes to that configuration are reflected in the patch tracking system. We will also show how we can ensure that a developer or any other unauthorized person cannot directly update the approved configuration of the production systems. An Oracle Applications customer can manage the configuration from either Applications Manager within the E-Business Suite or use the Management Pack for E-Business Suite within the Enterprise Manager. It really depends on whether E-Business Suite is the dominant application in your deployment as to whether you choose Application Manager or Enterprise Manager to manage your configuration.
Managing the configuration using Applications Manager
In order to access the Applications Manager, you can choose the System Administrator responsibility and access the...