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Foothill-De Anza College District Argos Integration with Luminis 4. Matt Rapczynski , Database Programmer Analyst Susan Malmgren , Technology Training Specialist Chien Shih , Director of IT & Operations Formerly tried Oracle Hyperion Working with Argos since Fall 2010.
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Foothill-De Anza College District Argos Integration with Luminis 4
Matt Rapczynski, Database Programmer Analyst Susan Malmgren, Technology Training Specialist Chien Shih, Director of IT & Operations Formerly tried Oracle Hyperion Working with Argos since Fall 2010. Summer 2011 - Extensive training program Introduction September 29, 2011 Foothill-De Anza College District
Created a cross-platform Argos implementation No Windows No ActiveX No browser plug-ins Integrated into Luminis Powered by Oracle What, Why, and How? September 29, 2011 Foothill-De Anza College District
Demonstration: First, see what we have accomplished. Visuals will aid the discussion. Why we chose this approach? How was it implemented? The Future Agenda September 29, 2011 Foothill-De Anza College District
Argos is a Windows only application Delivered to users using the ActiveX framework Supports Windows with Internet Explorer only Other browsers: virtually no support Foothill-De Anza challenges this model of delivering software. Why? September 29, 2011 Foothill-De Anza College District
50% Windows / 50% Apple Some adventurous users use Linux Essential portal services work virtuallyeverywhere Firefox preferred, but not required Technology @ Foothill-De Anza September 29, 2011 Foothill-De Anza College District
How do we view mobile users? Tablets and “netbooks” - alternatives to laptops Inexpensive option Argos is not easily accessible on mobile devices High Mobility September 29, 2011 Foothill-De Anza College District
Deliver Argos reports everywhere Welcome to the API September 29, 2011 Foothill-De Anza College District
Application Programming Interface In other words: a universal remote control A-P...What? September 29, 2011 Foothill-De Anza College District
API simplifies the user experience Fewer steps to run a report Accessible from the web Mac users not required to learn Windows API (Continued) September 29, 2011 Foothill-De Anza College District
Windows still valuable Selected users are report designers Simplifies Argos security Power users still prefer the portal Reports on the portal are tested and validated Designing Reports September 29, 2011 Foothill-De Anza College District
We chose the dynamic approach Banner has great tools: PL/SQL and Self Service “Cookie cutter” user interface Ingredients: Server-side: 4 database tables 2 PL/SQL packages Java middleware Client-side: jQuery 1.6 for interactivity Technical Details September 29, 2011 Foothill-De Anza College District
Developed 15 page developers guide Deploying is simple: Define the report Define the parameters Define the security Done! Deploying Reports September 29, 2011 Foothill-De Anza College District
The channel Identifies the user Profiles their security Lists authorized reports No permissions, then no report No new security models! Uses existing Banner security classes Integrating into Luminis September 29, 2011 Foothill-De Anza College District
Argos can be used for more than reports! ActiveRoster: Advanced faculty rosters Argos used to generate confirmation receipts 1098Ts for Students Tax form generated by Argos Students download from portal Application Projects September 29, 2011 Foothill-De Anza College District
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Thank you! Q & A Wrap-up September 29, 2011 Foothill-De Anza College District
Contact Us Matt RapczynskiDatabase Programmer Analyst E-mail: rapczynskimatthew@fhda.eduLinkedIn Susan MalmgrenTechnology Training Specialist E-mail: malmgrensusan@fhda.edu Phone: 650-949-6133 Chien ShihDirector of IT and Operations E-mail: shihchien@fhda.edu Phone: 650-949-6139 September 29, 2011 Foothill-De Anza College District