Thanks to the advanced configurations and endless optimizations of Oracle E-Business Suite that’s driving enterprise transformation to simplify operations and multiply business value to a greater extent. One of the foremost and security-based SSO solution of EBS is Asserter Configuration. As we can see, how Oracle EBS spins the game for enterprises on a larger scale, leveraging its configuration from time to time improves operational resiliency and value.
As a Lead Consultant of AppsDBA, I have seen the way Oracle EBS unfolding the potential. Through my experience and involvement with the teams and customers, the Oracle suite brings another configuration to enhance Single Sign-on process for Oracle cloud and on-premises systems. Let me take you through and through of how EBS Asserter Configuration leverages your EBS.
Oracle EBS Asserter Configuration
The EBS Asserter is a lightweight Java application designed to facilitate SSO for Oracle EBS applications using Oracle Identity Cloud Service (IDCS) on OCI. This same solution can also be deployed on-premises, providing flexibility and ease of integration regardless of your infrastructure setup.
Oracle itself has many traditional methods to enable Single Sign-on (SSO) for Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) such as Oracle Access Manager (OAM) and Oracle Internet Directory (OID). However, the new, highly efficient, and well-defined mechanism is the integration using the EBS Asserter for both Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and on-premises deployments.
Key Features of Oracle EBS Asserter Configuration
High Availability and Scalability
The EBS Asserter supports high availability through horizontal clustering. A single managed server across these clusters can be used as backend sets of a load balancer, ensuring the high availability of EBS SSO configurations.
Security Enhancements
Leveraging the OAuth protocol, the EBS Asserter obtains user information from OCI IAM. It uses this token to generate a session cookie, which is then sent to Oracle E-Business Suite. This integration allows for robust security features such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), adaptive security, and sign-on policies.
Setting Up the EBS Asserter
The setup of the EBS Asserter involves several key steps:
WebLogic Standard Edition Installation and Domain Creation
Deploy the EBS Asserter on a WebLogic Server instance.
Data Source Configuration
Define the necessary data sources in WebLogic to enable database connectivity.
War File Deployment
Deploy the war file associated with environment-specific bridge properties.
Confidential Application Creation on OCI Domain
Set up the necessary applications within the OCI domain.
Wallet Creation on WebLogic Server
Secure communications with a wallet on the WebLogic server.
EBS Site Configuration
Modify parameters at the EBS site to facilitate communication.
Load Balancer Configuration
Configure the load balancer with appropriate backends to ensure high availability.
Deployment for Internal and DMZ Servers
The EBS Asserter can be deployed for both internal and DMZ servers based on the customer’s E-Business Suite topology. This flexibility ensures that the solution can be tailored to meet specific security and access requirements.
The EBS Asserter represents a significant advancement in simplifying and securing SSO for Oracle E-Business Suite. By leveraging modern protocols and integrating seamlessly with OCI, organizations can enhance their authentication processes, ensuring both efficiency and robust security.
INFOLOB's Role in Deploying Oracle E-Business Suite
INFOLOB, a leader in Oracle solutions, offers specialized Oracle EBS as a platform-as-a-service to help enterprises seamlessly configure and deploy workloads on EBS. Here’s how INFOLOB can assist:
Expert Consultation
INFOLOB provides expert consultation to assess your current infrastructure and recommend the best approach for migrating to Oracle EBS, ensuring a smooth transition from legacy systems like OAM and OID.
Customized Deployment
Tailoring the deployment process to meet the unique needs of your organization, we ensure that the Oracle EBS is configured for optimal performance and security, whether on OCI or on-premises.
Comprehensive Support
From the initial setup of WebLogic and data sources to the creation of wallets and configuration of load balancers, our team of experienced professionals offers end-to-end support throughout the entire deployment process.
Training and Documentation
We provide detailed training and documentation to ensure your IT team is fully equipped to manage and maintain the EBS Configurations, promoting long-term success and operational efficiency.
Adapting to technological evolution, all these configurations within Oracle allows you to rotate the ball around the scalability and efficiency. As our passion of breaking the crux of enterprise challenges through Oracle Cloud technologies or apps helps enterprises to transform, so we bring on the new set of processes, unique methodologies, and expert-level of teams to make your business fuel up with the right technological innovations.
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