Oracle Technical (ORMB) Training Overview
This hands-on course focuses on the technical side of ORMB, covering its architecture, development tools, extensibility points, data models, integration methods, and algorithm configuration. Participants will work on actual configurations and extensions, including XML object models, business object lifecycle (BO), Java plugins, and Oracle's OUAF components.
Why Oracle Technical (ORMB)?
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ORMB powers complex billing for industries like insurance, banking, healthcare, and energy
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Technical expertise in ORMB is rare and highly valued in enterprise implementations
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Enables integration, customization, and extension of ORMB modules
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Developers and architects certified in ORMB are in high demand globally
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ORMB technical professionals command premium compensation
What You Will Learn
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ORMB architecture and the Oracle Utilities Application Framework (OUAF)
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Business Object (BO), Maintenance Object (MO), and Service Scripts
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Customizing entities using Java, SQL, and plug-ins
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Understanding ORMB data models and relationship diagrams
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Working with Algorithm Types and Algorithm Entities
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Configuring user exits, batch jobs, and plug-ins
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Debugging, logging, and performance tuning
Prerequisites
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Working knowledge of Oracle SQL and PL/SQL
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Experience with Java programming
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Basic understanding of billing systems or ERP solutions (preferred)
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Prior exposure to Oracle Utilities applications is helpful
Course Curriculum
• Introduction to ORMB architecture and technical components
• Overview of Oracle Utilities Application Framework (OUAF)
• Four-tier architecture and supported platforms
• Metadata management, business objects (BO), and maintenance objects (MO)
• Extensibility and configuration layers
• Foundation of XML-based integration with ORMB
• Introduction to XAI (XML Application Integration)
• Configuring inbound and outbound web services
• XML schema structures, mapping, and transformations
• Error handling, security, and versioning in service interfaces
• ORMB batch processing architecture and job scheduling
• Setting up and configuring batch jobs and parameters
• Job monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting
• Performance optimization for high-volume processing
• Real-world use cases and automation strategies
• Overview of SDK tools and development workflows
• Writing Java plug-ins and custom service scripts
• Implementing custom algorithms and business logic
• Integration with business objects and lifecycle events
• Packaging and deploying technical extensions
• Metadata-driven development methodology
• Creating and managing BOs, MOs, algorithms, and UI elements
• User roles, permissions, and security setup
• Configuration sets and version management
• Extending entities without impacting base code
• Customizing screens using the GUI-based configuration tools
• Designing portals, zones, menus, and navigation flows
• Creating dynamic layouts and interactive forms
• Enhancing usability, accessibility, and mobile responsiveness
• Linking UI elements with business logic and data
• Connecting ORMB with external systems via APIs and web services
• Managing data feeds, transaction sources, and pricing interfaces
• Logging, debugging, and audit tracking
• Technical best practices for deployment and scalability
• Hands-on use cases for billing, payments, and adjustments