Connections - Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications for Data Integration and Automation

Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications is designed to help businesses streamline their operations and make the most of their data. With its robust data integration capabilities, users can connect various systems and applications to create a unified view of their business.

Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications allows for real-time data synchronization across all connected systems. This means that updates made in one system are instantly reflected in all others, eliminating the need for manual data entry and reducing errors.

By automating data integration and workflows, businesses can save time and resources, and focus on more strategic initiatives. This is especially important for organizations with multiple systems and applications, where manual data integration can be a major bottleneck.

Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications also provides a range of pre-built integration adapters for popular systems and applications, making it easier for businesses to connect and integrate their data.

Creating a connection to Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications involves several steps. You start by clicking Designer in the Integration Cloud Service toolbar.

To create a new connection, you need to provide information to describe the connection, such as a meaningful name to help others find it. You can also search for the type of adapter to use by entering a partial or full name in the Search field.

The next step is to select an adapter from the dialog. You can choose from various adapters, and once you select one, the New Connection — Information dialog will be displayed.

To create a connection, you need to create the connections to the applications with which you want to share data. Click the Designer button in the Integration Cloud Service toolbar to begin.

The first step is to click Connections on the Designer Portal. From there, click Create New Connection to start the process. You'll be taken to the Create Connection — Select Adapter dialog, where you can select an adapter from the list or search for a specific type of adapter.

Selecting the right adapter is crucial, as it will determine the type of data you can share and the applications you can integrate with. You can search for adapters by name or type to find the one that best suits your needs.

Once you've selected an adapter, you'll be taken to the New Connection — Information dialog, where you can enter information to describe the connection. This is where you can give your connection a meaningful name, making it easier for others to find and use.

A meaningful name can make all the difference in keeping your connections organized and easy to identify. After entering the necessary information, click Create to save your connection.

Here's a summary of the steps to create a connection:

By following these steps, you'll be able to create a connection that allows you to share data between different applications.

Creating connections with Oracle CPQ Cloud requires a solid understanding of the WSDL requirements.

To access the Oracle CPQ Cloud transaction WSDL, you'll need to use the Oracle CPQ Cloud transaction WSDL. This WSDL is used by Integration Cloud Service to understand the valid data and operations provided by Oracle CPQ Cloud.

The Oracle CPQ Cloud transaction WSDL can be accessed through Integration Cloud Service.

Oracle HCM integration is popular with Applicant Tracking Systems, such as Taleo and Greenhouse.

This integration can save an HR professional anywhere from a few days per month to an entire full-time employee, depending on the number of employees a business hires per month.

Manually maintaining active users within your ATS is a difficult task, no matter the company size, and can be automated through integration.

Having the proper foundational data for each business unit or new company location is necessary to create a new job or new hire in the ATS, and this integration can automatically replicate company locations, departments, legal entities, job codes, and job titles from Oracle HCM into your ATS.

The integration can also automatically create user accounts with login and Single-Sign-On credentials in your ATS, and identify if certain employees have hiring manager or recruiter roles in their employee profile in Oracle HCM.

Should an employee be terminated, their access to the ATS automatically ends as well, which can be a huge time-saver for HR teams.

This integration can also save recruiters and hiring managers from having to touch records or juggle paper forms for manual re-entry, freeing up their time to focus on more important tasks.

Oracle HCM integration is popular with payroll systems, such as ADP, Paychex, or Paylocity. This integration allows new hire data to automatically sync in near real-time, with essential information needed to process payroll.

As soon as a hiring manager presses the new hire button in Oracle HCM, new hire data is updated in the payroll system. This saves time and reduces errors.

With this integration, HR professionals can be confident that Accounting will be able to properly expense costs associated with the new job or new hire.

As you start creating connections, you might have some questions about how to navigate the process.

If you're new to creating connections, it's essential to understand that building relationships takes time and effort. This means being consistent and patient in your approach.

You can start building connections by attending events and gatherings where you can meet new people. Research shows that 70% of people meet new connections at social events.

Don't be discouraged if you don't click with someone right away. It's okay to take time to get to know someone, and it's normal to have different interests or values.

In fact, research suggests that people are more likely to form connections with others who share similar values and interests. This is why joining a community or group that aligns with your passions can be a great way to meet like-minded people.

If you're struggling to find common ground with someone, try to ask open-ended questions to encourage conversation. This can help you build rapport and find areas of shared interest.

Connecting to an application in Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite is a straightforward process. You can connect to Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials with Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence, or to Oracle BI Enterprise Edition.

To create a connection, start by clicking Create on the Data page or Home page, then click Connection. From there, select Oracle Applications and enter the connection details.

You'll need to specify how you'd like to authenticate the connection under Authentication. This is a crucial step to ensure a secure connection.

Once you've entered the connection details, click Save to complete the connection process. You can now create datasets from the connection.

Here's a step-by-step guide to creating a connection:

Creating a Fusion Applications Connector API is a bit more involved, but it's still a manageable process. You'll need to name the API and provide a description, and then walk through a series of stages to set up the connector API.

The stages include setting up the basics, connecting to and selecting resources, selecting attributes, setting runtime security, and testing the connector API.

To set up a connection in Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications, you'll need to start by creating a Fusion Applications Connector API. This involves walking through a series of stages, including setting up the basics, connecting to and selecting resources, selecting attributes, setting runtime security, and testing the connector API.

To begin creating the connector API, you'll name the API and provide a description, which will put it in a Draft state. You can then proceed to connect to and select the resources available from the Fusion Applications service. The Describe URL you provide will help you locate the service.

Here's a breakdown of the steps to create a Fusion Applications Connector API:

Creating a connection in Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications involves several steps as well. You'll start by clicking Designer in the Integration Cloud Service toolbar, then clicking Connections and Create New Connection. This will display the Create Connection — Select Adapter dialog, where you can select an adapter and enter information to describe the connection.

To create an application, you'll first need to connect to an Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite. This can be done by clicking "Create" on the Data page or Home page, then selecting "Connection" from the dropdown menu.

You can connect to Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials with Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence, or use Oracle BI Enterprise Edition. To do this, click "Oracle Applications" and enter the connection details.

The connection process involves specifying how you'd like to authenticate the connection, such as using a username and password or API keys. Once you've entered the connection details, you can save the connection and create datasets from it.

To create a Fusion Applications Connector API, you'll need to follow a series of steps. These include setting up the basics, connecting to and selecting resources, selecting attributes, setting runtime security, and testing the connector API.

Here are the specific steps to create a Fusion Applications Connector API:

If you need to edit a connection, you can do so by clicking "Designer" in the Oracle Integration Cloud Service toolbar, then selecting "Connections" and clicking "Edit" on the connection you want to modify.

To edit a connection, you can change the notification email contact by updating the email address in the Email Address field. You can also edit the connection properties by clicking "Configure Connectivity" (if available) or "Configure Credentials" if the connector does not have a "Configure Connectivity" button.

When creating a connection, you'll need to specify the Oracle Fusion Applications instance you want to connect to. This involves providing the Describe URL to access the metadata of the instance, as well as your design time credentials.

Here are the specific steps to connect to a Fusion Applications instance:

If you need to edit the Fusion Applications Connector API, you can do so by clicking the "Resources" navigation link, then clicking "Refresh" to discard the current resources and re-enter the Describe URL and design time credentials.

When creating a connection, you'll need to select an adapter from the "Create Connection — Select Adapter" dialog. You can also search for the type of adapter to use by entering a partial or full name in the Search field and clicking Search.

To create a Fusion Applications instance connection, you'll need to click the "Resources" navigation link, then enter the Describe URL and design time credentials to access the Oracle Fusion Applications instance. The Describe URL should be provided by the administrator of the Oracle Fusion Applications instance.

Here is the format for the Describe URL: http://host:port/api-name/resources/version/resource-path/describe. For example: https://myhost:8080/CommonAPI/resources/1.1/incidents/describe.

CSF Keys and Certificates are used to manage credentials in a secure form in MCS.

A credential store is a repository of security data that certify the authority of users and system components.

CSF keys are credentials keys that use simple authentication to generate a unique key value.

You can select an existing CSF key or create one through the Select or Create a New API Key dialog.

A Web Service Certificate allows the client to securely communicate with the web service.

It can be a trusted certificate or a certificate that contains both public and private key information.

Web Service Certificates are stored in the Oracle WSM keystore.

The alias for the property, keystore.sig.csf.key, is mapped to the alias of the key used for signing.

If no value is selected, the default value, orakey, is used.

CSF keys, certificates, and their respective values are specific to the environment in which they’re defined.

This means that if you're working in environment A, you'll only see the CSF keys and certificates for the security policies in use by artifacts in that environment.

A different set of keys and certificates will be displayed in environment B.

CSF keys can be deployed to another environment, but only the key name and description are carried over to the target environment.

Security and access are crucial aspects of connections in Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications. To configure security for your connection, select the security policy and specify login credentials.

You can choose from various security policies, including Username Password Token, Basic Authentication, and OAuth Client Credentials. Some adapters support multiple types of security policies, while others support only a single type.

To set runtime security for the Fusion Applications Connector API, click the Runtime Security navigation link and select one or more security policies. You can also specify values for policy overrides and set a Credential Store Framework (CSF) Key.

Here are the supported security policy types for Fusion Applications Connector APIs:

Provisioning impersonate user functionality is also possible when connecting to Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite. This allows you to use the impersonate user in Oracle Analytics.

Configuring security is a crucial step in ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of your data. You can configure security by selecting a security policy and specifying login credentials.

To configure security, you'll need to select a security policy from the available options. For example, the SOAP Adapter supports Username Password Token, Basic Authentication, and No Security Policy. The REST Adapter, on the other hand, supports Basic Authentication, OAuth Client Credentials, OAuth Resource Owner Password Credentials, and more.

To add an extra layer of security, you can use OAuth2, which involves an authentication server acting as a broker between a resource owner and the client. This is especially useful when the client owns the resources.

You can also use HTTP Basic Authentication, which allows an HTTP user agent to pass a user name and password with a request. However, keep in mind that this method transmits the password as plain text, so it should only be used over an encrypted transport layer such as HTTPS.

Here's a list of security policies supported for Fusion Applications Connector APIs:

To configure impersonate user for the use active user's credentials option, you can provision one administrator user in the Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) identity domain with the necessary roles and permissions. This will enable the active user's credentials option when you use the Oracle Applications connection type.

To configure the impersonate user option, you'll need to provision an administrator user in the Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) identity domain with the necessary roles and permissions.

This administrator user will be used to impersonate other users, allowing them to access applications and data without having to log in separately.

You'll also need to specify the credentials for this administrator user when importing metadata using the Model Administration Tool. The credentials will be stored in the connection pool of the RPD data model created by the Model Administration Tool.

The Single Sign-On (SSO) checkbox must be checked on the Planning server connection pool in the RPD for this setup to work.

Here's a step-by-step guide to provisioning the impersonate user:

With this setup, only one native user needs to be provisioned in the EPM identity domain. Other end users can log in using their SSO credentials, and Oracle Analytics will pass the SSO username to Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service along with the credentials of the native EPM administrator user.

To integrate Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications with other tools, you can use a custom API to access the connector's functionality. This custom API can contain additional logic to process the data returned from the call to the connector.

You can make calls to connector APIs using JavaScript code in the custom API's implementation. The syntax for a call to a connector API is the same as you would use when calling any other API from custom API implementation code.

You can view the available connectors and their details in a special version of the API Catalog that’s available to custom APIs. This catalog is different from the one available to client apps, which doesn't contain connector APIs.

Integrating Oracle HCM Cloud is also possible through popular workflow and automation software.

Developing connections with Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications is a breeze, thanks to the seamless integration options available. You can easily integrate with Oracle HCM Cloud from any development technology.

Oracle provides a range of tools and technologies to make integration a snap. Their Oracle HCM Cloud drivers offer a data-centric model that simplifies integration, allowing developers to build high-quality applications faster than ever before.

Developers can take advantage of pragmatic API integration, from SDKs to data drivers. This means you can focus on building great apps, rather than getting bogged down in integration complexities.

Here are some benefits of using Oracle's data-centric model:

By using Oracle's tools and technologies, developers can build higher quality applications, faster than ever before.

Custom integration using Flexspring's Oracle HCM custom connectors is fast and relatively easy, requiring no internal IT resources to create or maintain the integration.

Most businesses require a custom connector to match their unique data field names and data syntax requirements.

A custom connector can be fully deployed in 6-8 weeks, and Flexspring consultants will gather your business requirements and do the data mapping to make it happen.

With custom connectors, you're responsible for making final configuration changes to your application databases, such as adding custom fields or making changes to database picklists.

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If your business matches the standard data field names and syntax in both Oracle HCM and ADP, you can use the turnkey option to complete your integration.

A turnkey integration of Flexspring's Oracle HCM with ADP new hire connector can be fully deployed in 4 weeks.

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To set up your Fusion Applications Connector API, you'll need to create a new connector. This involves selecting the right environment and clicking on the Applications > Connectors option in the side menu.

The Connectors page will appear, listing existing connector APIs. If you're creating a new one, you'll see icons for REST, SOAP, ICS, and Fusion Applications.

To start creating your Fusion Applications Connector API, click on Fusion Applications. This will open the New Fusion Applications Connector API dialog where you can enter the basic information.

You'll need to identify your new Fusion Applications Connector API by providing the following information:

Once you've filled in all the required fields, click Create. The connector API is created, and the General page of the Fusion Applications Connector API wizard is displayed.