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Last Updated: 11 March 2014

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The above picture shows the terminology that is now in use by Oracle. This makes a Patch in the traditional EPM sense equal to a Patch Set Update (PSU), and a Release (e.g. 11.1.2.2) being a combination of Product Version and Patch Set.

As you may be aware, Oracle have now created a KB article that covers the recommended patches for main product areas (with HPCM and DRM being exceptions)

The above article (and at page 27 of thelifetime support doc) also introduce the concept of Hyperion Products on Premier Support being only supported for:-

• Patch Sets (aka Maintenance Release) for 6m after release of a newer patch set
• Patch Set Updates (aka Service Pack) for 3m after release of a newer new PSU

It is not clear if Oracle Support are actually enforcing the above, but they could presumably stop the clock on a support SR until the environments are upgraded/patched.

Current Patch situation

The tables below represent the current known state of play as at 31-Jan-14 split by release and searches based on a regular Win2008R2 based install. I've included direct links to the related product simple search page or you can use them to search for other combinations:-

Simple Patch Search page here

Read more: Oracle EPM Current Patch Status

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Last Updated: 16 April 2024

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At EPM Infra we provide a range of Technical Services ranging from overall Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Technical Architecture/Integration services to Mangement of Client Website/SharePoint Hosting (and Website Design).

Please checkout our services in more detail but at a high level they cover the following 4 areas:

1. Enterprise Master Data

We are Oracle Certified Data Relationship Management (DRM) Implementation Specialists, but also highly skilled in the newer  Enterprise Data Manager (EDM) Cloud Services, and migration from one to the other.

Integration of DRM/EDMcs published output into likes of E-Business Suite, Fusion Cloud, EPM Cloud, ServiceNow.

2. Data Integration

Whether it be Oracle's Financial Data Quality Manager (FDM) classic, FDMEE, ERPi, Oracle Data Integrator (ODI), classic Load Rules, or custom compiled C# to load journals to HFM directly via the API,  we have many years of experience in leveraging the right tool to get your data into, out of, and between the various EPM components and other systems.

Everything these days is going Cloud and there is even more need for Integration... whether it be "EPM Automate", direct REST API calls to EPBCS, or setup of the EPM Agent, we can help.

We have assisted some of the largest multi-nationals with this, including M&G, ABK, Honda Europe, HSBC, BT, Lloyd Banking Group, Schroders, Old Mutual, Guardian News Media and many others across many business sectors. 

3. EPM Infrastructure

Somewhat depreciated now that the cloud is logical choice for many, but if you still want your legacy on-prem or PaaS EPM to be supported, quick and configurable we can help with:

• Installation (e.g. OnPrem 11.2.x) with SQL Server or Oracle RDBMS.
• Upgrades (e.g. from 9.3.x/11.1.1.x to 11.2.x) + application of Maintenance Release Upgrades (e.g. 11.1.2.3 to 11.1.2.4 to allow upgrade to 11.2.x)
• Patch Set Updates (PSU) to maintain your Oracle Premier Support
• Environment Reviews (to help your generic IT department support this very specialised product suite)
• Use of Cloud hosting... for example OCI using marketplace Essbase 21c or Azure VM as long term archive for HFM.

4. Website Support

Not everyone knows about Web hosting, Content Management Systems, Domain Name Servers, Email mailboxes & forwarding, Domain name registration, etc. but may still want to have a web presence and team collaboration tools.

To bridge the gap we offer our skills in these areas to deal with the hosting companies on your behalf, and manage this vital area.

We can also help to create a website based upon the popular Joomla or Wordpress Content Management Systems which empowers you as end users to be able to edit the content of your website via a simple on-line editor while leaving the structural framework to us.

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Last Updated: 22 September 2022

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EPM Infra Ltd was incorporated in early 2013 by Dave Hogg to facilitate a return to the Freelance Consultancy Marketplace after several years as an employee of ReportSource, Deloitte, and Edgewater Ranzal.

The idea being to offer high quality technical assistance and support of the Oracle EPM / Hyperion suite (and the IT environment within which it works) to a wide range of clients across multiple sectors at a more competitive price point than obtaining such service via a typical large generic consultancy or system integrator.

Dave is an experienced consultant who since 2005 has been assisting many clients with their Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Hyperion tools such as:-