Oracle E-Business Suite Services

Transform, modernize and extend the life of your Oracle EBS

Q: How long will Oracle E-Business Suite 12.2 be supported?

Oracle has extended EBS 12.2 Premier Support through at least December 2037. That gives organizations a long, stable runway to modernize and optimize EBS rather than migrating off the platform under time pressure.

Q: What is the EBS Next Generation Technology Stack?

The Next Generation Technology Stack (NGTS) updates the EBS 12.2 application tier to current components: Fusion Middleware 14c, WebLogic Server 14.1.2, Oracle HTTP Server 14.1.2, Forms and Reports 14c and JDK 17, on Linux 8. Your EBS code level stays the same. Oracle rebuilds the release you already run on the new stack, so there is no new functionality and no user retraining.

Q: Is moving to the Next Gen Tech Stack mandatory?

Not today. Oracle will support both the Classic and Next Gen stacks for a transition period and has not published an end date for Classic. However, Oracle recommends planning to update within months of availability and putting NGTS ahead of most other projects for security and architecture reasons. We recommend treating it as a future requirement and preparing now.

Q: We are on EBS 12.2.6 or lower. What should we do?

Plan your RUP update now. EBS 12.2.7 is the minimum baseline for new error corrections and a hard prerequisite for NGTS. Oracle's recommended path is to move to 12.2.15 on the Classic stack first, then do the NGTS update straight after, as two separate projects. OneGlobe can use the RUP project to close the other NGTS prerequisites at the same time.

Q: How much of our custom code will need to change?

Usually very little. When Oracle rebuilt EBS on the new stack, fewer than 1% of its files needed changes, mostly to remove deprecated or desupported features. Database-tier customizations such as PL/SQL, custom tables and views, workflow, flexfields and APEX need no changes. Application-tier customizations need recompiling, and some Forms, Reports, Java and C code may need small fixes.

Q: Will our integrations keep working?

Oracle expects no changes to be needed for existing REST and SOAP services, Integrated SOA Gateway or other integrations. Published web services are being tested to keep working, and the update brings the core Integrated SOA Gateway code up to date. We still include integrations in the test plan.

Q: How much downtime does the Next Gen update need?

The update runs as a special EBS online patching cycle, so downtime is minimal. Oracle's Tech Stack Update Assistant takes the place of the normal apply phase, and your remediated customizations are deployed to the patch file system before cutover.

Q: Should we migrate Oracle EBS to the cloud, or is it fine to stay on-premise?

Staying on EBS is a safe choice, and most organizations still benefit from moving to OCI or AWS for lower infrastructure costs, better scalability and less operational burden. If you need to move to Linux 8 for the Next Gen Tech Stack, or migrate off AIX or another platform, that is a natural moment to move to the cloud. OneGlobe can assess your environment and recommend the right path.

Q: What's the difference between an EBS upgrade and an EBS migration?

An upgrade moves you to a newer EBS release for the latest features and security patches, while your infrastructure stays the same. A migration moves your existing EBS environment to new infrastructure, such as OCI or AWS, without necessarily changing the EBS version. The Next Gen Tech Stack update is a third kind of change: it replaces the application-tier technology while the EBS release stays the same.

Q: Can OneGlobe migrate our EBS environment to AWS instead of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure?

Yes. OneGlobe supports EBS migrations to both Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and AWS, so you can choose the cloud platform that best fits your existing infrastructure strategy and vendor relationships.

OneGlobe delivers end-to-end EBS services: Next Generation Tech Stack readiness, upgrades to 12.2.15, migration to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure or AWS, modernization and 24/7 managed services. Get more value from the EBS system that already runs your business, instead of starting over.

Oracle has extended EBS 12.2 Premier Support to at least December 2037, and the Next Gen Tech Stack is the platform that support will run on. Now is the time to prepare.

Book a readiness assessment What is Next Gen?

Interactive demoTry it yourself: how ready is your EBS for Next Gen?Describe your environment, then click through the three steps.

Your EBS environment

Answer a few questions. Nothing is stored or sent anywhere.

EBS release

12.2.6 or lower 12.2.7 – 12.2.14 12.2.15

Application-tier operating system

Linux 8 Linux 7 or older AIX / other

Prerequisites already done Moved to Oracle Analytics Publisher R12.ATG.PF.C.Delta.14 applied EBS System Schema Migration complete

Custom code you run

Based on Oracle's published Next Gen prerequisites.

Illustrative guidance only. A full assessment uses Oracle's Readiness Checker on your own environment.

EBS is still the right platform. The stack under it needs to move.

For most organizations, modernizing EBS is far more practical than replacing it. But the Classic application tier runs on Forms and Reports 10g, JDK 7 and older WebLogic. Those components are years past their prime, and auditors and security teams increasingly flag them.

	Staying on Classic	Modernizing with OneGlobe
Security	Ageing middleware whose vulnerabilities get harder to fix	Current Fusion Middleware 14c, WebLogic 14.1.2 and JDK 17, ready for Oracle's monthly security patching
Support	Classic will be phased out after the transition period	On the platform EBS 12.2 Premier Support runs on, to at least 2037
Timing	A rushed project at the end of the transition window	A planned update while Oracle's teams and documentation are focused on it
Infrastructure	Ageing on-premise hardware and operating systems	Linux 8 on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, AWS or your own data center
Running it	Stretched internal teams covering patching and incidents	24/7 monitoring, maintenance and support from one partner

Our Oracle EBS services

One partner for the full EBS lifecycle, whether you are optimizing what you have, moving to the cloud, staying current with Oracle support or undertaking a full transformation.

Next Gen Tech Stack readiness

We run Oracle's Readiness Checker, build your customization inventory, map each item to a business process and close the prerequisite gaps, so you are ready the moment the update is available.

Customization remediation

We recompile and fix custom Forms, Reports, OA Framework, Java and C/Pro*C code for Forms 14c, Reports 14c, JDK 17 and 64-bit Linux 8, then test the business processes that use it.

Next Gen Tech Stack update

We run the update end to end, from manifest and migration patch through the special online patching cycle in production, working alongside Oracle through your service request.

Upgrades to 12.2.15

We take you from 12.2.6 or earlier to the latest release, keeping you eligible for new Oracle fixes and minimizing downtime. We use the project to close Next Gen prerequisites at the same time.

Migration to OCI or AWS

We plan, execute and manage the move of your EBS environment to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure or AWS, for better scalability, reliability and cost. A Linux 8 or platform move is a natural moment to do it.

Transformation and modernization

We streamline business processes and apply current technology to your EBS, so it keeps pace with how your business works today.

Prerequisite projects

We migrate BI Publisher reports to Oracle Analytics Publisher, apply ATG Delta.14, complete the EBS System Schema Migration and upgrade to Linux 8, alongside your other planned maintenance.

Managed services

Our team provides 24/7 monitoring, maintenance and support, including patching, cloning and lifecycle management, to keep EBS stable, secure and performing reliably.

The Next Generation Tech Stack at a glance

Next Gen updates the EBS 12.2 application tier only. Your EBS release does not change: Oracle rebuilds the code level you already run, for example 12.2.15, on the new stack. There is no new functionality and no user retraining.

Component	Classic Tech Stack	Next Gen Tech Stack
Oracle Forms	Forms 10g	Forms 14c (14.1.2)
Oracle Reports	Reports 10g	Reports 14c (14.1.2)
Java	JDK 7	JDK 17
Application server	WebLogic Server (Classic)	WebLogic Server 14.1.2
Web server	Oracle HTTP Server (Classic)	Oracle HTTP Server 14.1.2
Database client libraries	RSF 10.1.0.5	RSF 26ai
C, C++ and Pro*C	32-bit builds possible	64-bit only
Operating system	Multiple platforms	Linux 8 only

Where things stand. Oracle will support both stacks for a transition period. The tooling customers use to request their migration patch is due in an upcoming AD/TXK release. Oracle's advice is not to wait: prepare now, and plan to update within months of availability.

Your customizations: less work than you might fear

When Oracle rebuilt EBS on the new stack, most code recompiled without changes. Only customizations deployed on the application tier need a compatibility review. Database-tier objects are not affected.

Forms: recompile all .fmb and .pll files for Forms 14c. Replace the obsolete RUN_PRODUCT built-in and fix stricter Record Group and PL/SQL rules.
Reports: recompile .rdf files for Reports 14c. Remove the obsolete TPROC built-in and rename reserved-word variables.
Java and OA Framework: only code using removed or deprecated JDK-internal APIs needs remediation. We size this now, on your Classic stack.
C, C++ and Pro*C: recompile as 64-bit on Linux 8, and check for data-type and implicit-declaration issues that recompiling alone won't catch.
Integrations: REST, SOAP and Integrated SOA Gateway services are expected to need no changes.

<1%of Oracle's own EBS files needed changes, mostly to remove deprecated or desupported features.

Expected remediation scope

Database PL/SQL, data model, workflow, flexfields, APEXNo changes neededNone

Java and OA FrameworkDeprecated or desupported Java APIsMinimal

FormsValidation and syntax alignmentVery low

C, C++ and Pro*CType and #include updatesLow

ReportsQuery parameter adjustmentsLow

Source: Oracle EBS Applications Technology guidance on Next Gen compatibility changes.

How we get you to Next Gen

A structured, repeatable approach that follows Oracle's own customization guidance, from your first inventory to production cutover.

1
Inventory and prepare
We run Oracle's Readiness Checker on a copy of production and turn its customizations report into an inventory: every item mapped to a technology, business process, owner and expected fix. This starts now, on Classic.
2
Close the prerequisites
We bring you to 12.2.7 or later (12.2.15 recommended), Linux 8 and ATG Delta.14, migrate to Oracle Analytics Publisher and complete the System Schema Migration, alongside other planned maintenance.
3
Build the Next Gen development environment
We update a test environment at your production code level, clone it for development and deploy your custom source to it.
4
Remediate customizations
We recompile and fix Forms, Reports, Java and C code, scripted wherever possible, so everything compiles 100% before cutover.
5
Deploy and test
We deploy to a test environment and test the business processes that exercise remediated code, plus cloning and AD/TXK lifecycle tests, through to sign-off.
6
Update production
We run the special online patching cycle in production with minimal downtime, deploy your customizations to the patch file system and cut over. Managed services can take it from there.

Five things to do now

All of these can be done on your current Classic stack, in any order, and most fit alongside maintenance you already have planned.

Reach 12.2.7 or later

12.2.7 is the minimum. 12.2.15 is the latest and recommended release.

Move to Linux 8

Next Gen is Linux 8 only. AIX and other platforms need a platform migration first.

Migrate to Analytics Publisher

BI Publisher is no longer supported. Move your reports to Oracle Analytics Publisher.

Apply ATG Delta.14

Bring the technology foundation to R12.ATG.PF.C.Delta.14.

Finish schema migration

The EBS System Schema Migration must be fully complete.

Where your release stands with Oracle support

EBS 12.2 has Premier Support to at least December 2037, but only releases at or above the error-correction baseline get new fixes.

EBS 12.2.15: Latest and recommended. Fully eligible for new error corrections, and the ideal starting point for Next Gen.
EBS 12.2.7 to 12.2.14: Eligible for new error corrections and for Next Gen. Moving to 12.2.15 is still recommended.
EBS 12.2.0 to 12.2.6: Below the baseline. Since 1 July 2024 Oracle creates new fixes only for 12.2.7 and later, and Next Gen requires 12.2.7 or later. Plan your RUP upgrade now.
EBS 12.1, 12.0 and 11.5.10: Sustaining Support only, with no new patches. Talk to us about an upgrade to 12.2.

Why organizations choose OneGlobe

Oracle expertiseDeep, hands-on EBS experience across a wide range of industries and use cases, from functional processes to the technology stack.
Cloud platform flexibilityWe migrate and run EBS on both Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and AWS, so the platform decision fits your strategy, not ours.
Comprehensive solutionsOne partner for the full EBS lifecycle: Next Gen readiness, upgrades, migration, transformation and managed services.
Proven methodologiesStructured, repeatable delivery frameworks that keep EBS projects on time and on budget.
Collaborative approachWe work closely with your team at every step, aligned to your business goals and priorities.

The business value

Keep EBS secure, supported and current, at low cost and low risk, without a reimplementation.

Stronger securityCurrent middleware and Java that keep pace with Oracle's monthly security patching.
Supported to 2037Stay on the platform EBS 12.2 Premier Support will run on.
No reimplementationYour EBS release and functionality stay the same, so users need no retraining.
Minimal downtimeThe Next Gen update runs as an online patching cycle, with no long outage.
Cleaner auditsRemoves findings about outdated, unsupported software on the application tier.
Easier to staffCurrent Forms, WebLogic and Java are simpler to hire for and get vendor support on than versions from the 2000s.
Room to planA long, stable runway to decide any future move to Fusion Cloud on your own terms.

Get started in four steps

Talk to us

Tell us about your EBS release, platform, customizations and plans.

Assess

We run Oracle's Readiness Checker and review your customizations and prerequisites.

Plan

You get a roadmap covering upgrades, cloud options, remediation effort and timing.

Deliver

We execute the plan, then keep EBS running with 24/7 managed services.

Frequently asked questions

How long will Oracle E-Business Suite 12.2 be supported?

Oracle has extended EBS 12.2 Premier Support through at least December 2037. That gives organizations a long, stable runway to modernize and optimize EBS rather than migrating off the platform under time pressure.

What is the EBS Next Generation Technology Stack?

The Next Generation Technology Stack (NGTS) updates the EBS 12.2 application tier to current components: Fusion Middleware 14c, WebLogic Server 14.1.2, Oracle HTTP Server 14.1.2, Forms and Reports 14c and JDK 17, on Linux 8. Your EBS code level stays the same. Oracle rebuilds the release you already run on the new stack, so there is no new functionality and no user retraining.

Is moving to the Next Gen Tech Stack mandatory?

Not today. Oracle will support both the Classic and Next Gen stacks for a transition period and has not published an end date for Classic. However, Oracle recommends planning to update within months of availability and putting NGTS ahead of most other projects for security and architecture reasons. We recommend treating it as a future requirement and preparing now.

We are on EBS 12.2.6 or lower. What should we do?

Plan your RUP update now. EBS 12.2.7 is the minimum baseline for new error corrections and a hard prerequisite for NGTS. Oracle's recommended path is to move to 12.2.15 on the Classic stack first, then do the NGTS update straight after, as two separate projects. OneGlobe can use the RUP project to close the other NGTS prerequisites at the same time.

How much of our custom code will need to change?

Usually very little. When Oracle rebuilt EBS on the new stack, fewer than 1% of its files needed changes, mostly to remove deprecated or desupported features. Database-tier customizations such as PL/SQL, custom tables and views, workflow, flexfields and APEX need no changes. Application-tier customizations need recompiling, and some Forms, Reports, Java and C code may need small fixes.

Will our integrations keep working?

Oracle expects no changes to be needed for existing REST and SOAP services, Integrated SOA Gateway or other integrations. Published web services are being tested to keep working, and the update brings the core Integrated SOA Gateway code up to date. We still include integrations in the test plan.

How much downtime does the Next Gen update need?

The update runs as a special EBS online patching cycle, so downtime is minimal. Oracle's Tech Stack Update Assistant takes the place of the normal apply phase, and your remediated customizations are deployed to the patch file system before cutover.

Should we migrate Oracle EBS to the cloud, or is it fine to stay on-premise?

Staying on EBS is a safe choice, and most organizations still benefit from moving to OCI or AWS for lower infrastructure costs, better scalability and less operational burden. If you need to move to Linux 8 for the Next Gen Tech Stack, or migrate off AIX or another platform, that is a natural moment to move to the cloud. OneGlobe can assess your environment and recommend the right path.

What's the difference between an EBS upgrade and an EBS migration?

An upgrade moves you to a newer EBS release for the latest features and security patches, while your infrastructure stays the same. A migration moves your existing EBS environment to new infrastructure, such as OCI or AWS, without necessarily changing the EBS version. The Next Gen Tech Stack update is a third kind of change: it replaces the application-tier technology while the EBS release stays the same.

Can OneGlobe migrate our EBS environment to AWS instead of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure?

Yes. OneGlobe supports EBS migrations to both Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and AWS, so you can choose the cloud platform that best fits your existing infrastructure strategy and vendor relationships.

Does OneGlobe provide ongoing support after an upgrade or migration?

Yes. Our managed services team provides 24/7 monitoring, maintenance and support to keep your EBS environment stable and secure long after the project is complete.

Find out how ready your EBS is for Next Gen

Tell us about your Oracle EBS environment. We will run a readiness assessment, size your customization work and give you a clear roadmap, whether you stay on-premise or move to OCI or AWS.

Book a readiness assessment

Modernize your Oracle EBS, migrate to OCI or AWS, and keep it running with 24/7 managed support

Transform, modernize and extend the life of your Oracle EBS

Your EBS environment

Readiness check

Your roadmap to Next Gen

EBS is still the right platform. The stack under it needs to move.

Our Oracle EBS services

Next Gen Tech Stack readiness

Customization remediation

Next Gen Tech Stack update

Upgrades to 12.2.15

Migration to OCI or AWS

Transformation and modernization

Prerequisite projects

Managed services

The Next Generation Tech Stack at a glance

Your customizations: less work than you might fear

How we get you to Next Gen

Inventory and prepare

Close the prerequisites

Build the Next Gen development environment

Remediate customizations

Deploy and test

Update production

Five things to do now

Reach 12.2.7 or later

Move to Linux 8

Migrate to Analytics Publisher

Apply ATG Delta.14

Finish schema migration

Where your release stands with Oracle support

Why organizations choose OneGlobe

The business value

Get started in four steps

Talk to us

Assess

Plan

Deliver

Frequently asked questions

Find out how ready your EBS is for Next Gen

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