FND Application Context File
Description:
Context XML files retrieved from the database
Parameters
Used tables
Categories
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Dependencies
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Example Report
FND Application Context File 06-Jul-2019 174000.xlsx
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Blitz Report™ import options
FND_Application_Context_File.xml
Executive Summary
The FND Application Context File report retrieves the content of the Oracle E-Business Suite context file directly from the database. This file contains critical configuration details about the environment, such as port numbers, hostnames, and directory paths.
Business Challenge
- Configuration Management: Keeping track of environment-specific configurations without logging into the OS.
- Troubleshooting: Quickly checking parameter values (e.g.,
s_web_port) during system issues. - Cloning Verification: Verifying that context variables were correctly updated after a clone.
The Solution
This Blitz Report provides immediate access to the context file:
- Database Access: Reads the XML stored in
FND_OAM_CONTEXT_FILES, eliminating the need for shell access. - Version History: Can potentially show previous versions of the context file if they are stored in the history table.
- Searchability: The output can be searched in Excel for specific variable names.
Technical Architecture
The report queries FND_OAM_CONTEXT_FILES. This table is populated by the adautocfg.sh (AutoConfig) process. The report typically retrieves the most recent active file.
Parameters & Filtering
- None: Typically runs for the current environment.
Performance & Optimization
- Data Size: The context file is a large XML CLOB. The report handles this by extracting relevant fields or downloading the full content.
FAQ
- Q: Can I edit the context file here?
- A: No, this is a read-only report. Changes must be made via the Oracle OAM dashboard or by editing the XML file on the OS and running AutoConfig.
- Q: Why is the table empty?
- A: If AutoConfig has never been run or the feature to upload the context file to the database is disabled, this table might be empty.
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