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Connecting AI to Oracle EPM Cloud. A Security Field Guide for Finance Leaders. Part 1

A practical AI security field guide for finance leaders. OAuth 2.0, MCP risks, indirect prompt injection, where data goes, AI model rankings, and what auditors will ask. fm.epm Issue 2.

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Copy Version in Oracle EPM Cloud. No Scripts, No Business Rules

A built-in feature that replicates data between Versions in seconds. Target vs Bottom Up, the 21.12 admin restriction, and three practical use cases.

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How to Set Up an AI Agent for Oracle EPM Cloud. Step by Step

5-minute setup tutorial. Install the Oracle EPM MCP server, configure Claude Desktop, and start running queries in plain English. Open source.

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How to Connect Claude AI to Oracle EPM Cloud | MCP + REST APIs

Open-source MCP server connecting Claude AI to Oracle EPM Cloud. Run business rules, export data, automate month-end close. Through natural language.

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Oracle EPM Cloud April 2026 (26.04). The Comeback Release

First update after a 5-month pause. Essbase 21c resumes, Groovy engine changes, Agentic AI REST APIs, and a full action checklist.

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Make OCI Your Own: Customize the Login Screen with Your Brand

Replace the default Oracle logo with your company's branding on the OCI login page. Quick win for go-live.

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Automating the Cloning of Production to Test with Groovy Script

Server-side EPM Automate Groovy script for environment cloning. No local machine or external scheduler required.

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OCI IAM Reports Deprecation Dec 2024: How to Generate Reports Moving Forward

IDCS reports are being deprecated. How to generate the same IAM reports using OCI Audit and Dashboard.

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Form Performance and Security Testing with simulateConcurrentUsage

Load test Oracle EPM forms with the simulateConcurrentUsage command. Practical guide with real-world tips.

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Maximizing Efficiency with Bursting Email: Consolidate & Zip Attachments

Reduce email clutter with Consolidate Attachments and Zip Attachments options in Oracle EPM Bursting.

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Use Job Scheduling Console for Data Management Jobs

Migrate existing DM integration jobs to Oracle EPM's Job Scheduling Console. Step-by-step guide.

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Oracle EPM: From Non-Hybrid to Hybrid. The Essbase Upgrade Impact

What the Essbase upgrade from non-hybrid to hybrid means for your existing Oracle EPM applications.

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Managing Smart View Access with Shared Connections in XML

Efficiently manage multiple EPM applications by configuring Smart View shared connections via a centralized XML file.

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