Introduction

Oracle Enterprise Data Management Cloud Service (EDMCS) helps organizations manage master and reference data across cloud and on-premise applications. This course, “Getting Started with Oracle EDMCS: Fundamentals and Setup,” introduces the core components, foundational concepts, and setup processes needed to begin working with EDMCS efficiently and effectively.

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of data management or metadata concepts

• Familiarity with Oracle EPM, ERP, or other enterprise systems

• Understanding of cloud-based applications is beneficial

Table of Contents

1. Overview of Oracle EDMCS
1.1 Introduction to EDMCS and Its Role in Data Governance
1.2 Key Benefits and Use Cases
1.3 Licensing and Accessing the Cloud Platform

2. EDMCS Architecture and Components
2.1 Platform Architecture and Data Flow
2.2 Key Components: Applications, Views, Viewpoints, Nodes
2.3 Integration Capabilities and Connectivity Options

3. User Roles and Security Basics
3.1 User Management and Role Assignments
3.2 Basic Security Configuration
3.3 Navigating Access Permissions

4. Initial System Setup
4.1 Creating and Registering Applications
4.2 Defining Node Types and Properties
4.3 Setting Up Dimensions and Hierarchies

5. Exploring Views and Viewpoints
5.1 Introduction to Views, Viewpoints, and Data Entry Interfaces
5.2 Creating and Managing Simple Views
5.3 Assigning Nodes and Validating Data

6. Understanding Requests and Changes
6.1 Creating, Submitting, and Approving Requests
6.2 Request History and Change Tracking
6.3 Reverting and Comparing Changes

7. Simple Validations and Business Rules
7.1 Introduction to Validations
7.2 Defining Basic Validation Rules
7.3 Enforcing Data Integrity with Expressions

8. Importing and Exporting Data
8.1 File-Based Imports and Templates
8.2 Exporting Data to External Systems
8.3 Understanding Data Synchronization

9. Basic Reporting and Audit Features
9.1 Activity Reports and Logs
9.2 Request Audit Trails
9.3 Usage Statistics

10. Next Steps and Readiness for Advanced Features
10.1 Planning for Automation and Integration
10.2 Introduction to REST APIs
10.3 Preparing for Advanced Governance and Rule Configuration

This foundational course equips participants with the essential skills to configure, manage, and use Oracle EDMCS. With a clear understanding of its structure and setup, users can confidently begin their data governance journey and prepare for more advanced enterprise data management scenarios.