For the most up-to-date versions of all manuals and technical documents related to installing, administering, and using P6 Analytics, go to:
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E49048_01/index.htm
Most documentation assumes a standard setup of the product, with full access rights to all features and functions.
You can also access the versions of the product manuals and technical documents that were available at the time of the release from the P6 Analytics Documentation Center, located in the \Documentation\Documentation_library\language folder of the P6 Analytics physical media or download.
The following table describes the core documents available for P6 Analytics and lists the recommended readers by role.
Title | Description |
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What's New in P6 Analytics | This guide highlights the new and enhanced features included in this release. You can also use the Cumulative Feature Overview Tool to identify the features that have been added since a specific release level. All users should read this guide. |
P6 Analytics and P6 Reporting Database Planning and Sizing Guide | This guide details how to plan your installation and ensures you have the necessary technical specifications to successfully install P6 Analytics and P6 Reporting Database. It also includes checklists for P6 Analytics and P6 Reporting Database to help guide you through the installation. All administrators should read this guide. |
P6 Analytics and Star Database Installation and Configuration Guide | This guide gives step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring P6 Analytics and the Star database portion of P6 Reporting Database. All administrators should read this guide. |
P6 Reporting Database for ODS Installation and Configuration Guide | This guide explains how to install and configure the ODS portion of P6 Reporting Database. It describes how to install and configure the Oracle Gateway if the P6 Reporting Database is installed on a Microsoft SQL Server. It also provides information about how to run the Configuration Utility and configure P6 Reporting Database with BI Publisher. All administrators should read this guide. |
P6 Analytics Post Installation Administrator's Guide | This guide provides information about P6 Analytics administrative tasks. It also includes information for Star security configuration, OBI installation and configuration, Financial Periods installation and configuration, and for configuring the Secure Sockets layer. All administrators should read this guide. |
P6 Analytics Reference Manual | This manual has examples of sample dashboards and Burn Down activity use cases. It also tells users how to get started with P6 Analytics. All non-administrator users should read this guide. |
P6 EPPM and P6 Analytics 3.2 System Architecture Data Sheet | The data sheet provides information on P6 EPPM, P6 Analytics, and P6 Reporting Database. It also provides a diagram to show how all products work together. All administrators should read this guide. |
Security Guidance for P6 Analytics and P6 Reporting Database | This guide enables you to plan your security strategy for P6 Analytics and P6 Reporting Database. It includes information on safe deployments, authentication options, and specific security settings for the Star and ODS database. All administrators should read this guide. |
Tested Configurations | Lists the configurations that have been tested and verified to work with P6 Analytics. The network administrator/database administrator and P6 Analytics administrator should read this document. |
Distributing Information to the Team
You can copy the online documentation to a network drive for access by project participants. Each team member can then view or print those portions that specifically relate to his or her role in the organization.
Throughout this documentation, the Security Guidance icon helps you to quickly identify security-related content to consider during the installation and configuration process.
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