Interactive service that SCT clients use to communicate with SCT and to access business critical information. The ActionWeb can be used to perform searches and find answers to questions quickly and efficiently. The Banner 7.0 Information Center is located under the Extended Search portion of the ActionWeb or on the web at: http://actionweb.sungardsct.com
A component that converts one interface to another. In the context of integration, an adapter adapts an application's protocol to another. Adapters, when used for Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), adapt the application's interface (e.g., SQL using ODBC) to a \"messaging interface\" (e.g., XML messages transmitted using Message Oriented Middleware (MOM) that complies with the Java Message Service (JMS) specification). SCT has developed an OpenEAI adapter for Banner that is implemented by two separate components: Banner Gateway consumes messages. Banner Messaging Service publishes messages.
A type of dialog box that pops up to notify you of a condition that may affect how you can enter information or the kind of information you can enter. It requires you to acknowledge the message before you can continue.
Application Programming Interface. Set of methods through which an application exposes business logic and/or data. For Banner, this refers to the Banner Common Business APIs that all client application types (including messaging clients) must use. These APIs provide consolidated business logic to make Banner \"messaging enabled.\"
Form used to enter, update, or query information. (An application form will have the letter \"A\" in the third position of the form name.)
AppWorx Enterprise Scheduler, an SCT-certified third party product for SCT Banner Education, is ideal for automating and simplifying Banner application processing. AppWorx provides the necessary functionality to eliminate the manual processing associated with Job Submission, manages delivery of application output, and even coordinates the processing of applications outside of Banner through a centralized application management system.
An SCT-certified third party product for SCT Banner Education, is used for automating and simplifying Banner application processing. AppWorx provides the necessary functionality to eliminate the manual processing associated with job submission, manages delivery of application output, and coordinates the processing of applications outside of Banner through a centralized application management system.
Application Service Provider. An application vendor that provides application functionality to multiple clients by centrally hosting the application instead of deploying instances of the application to each client facility. An example of an ASP is Higher Markets, an e-procurement vendor that focuses on the higher education market.
The smallest, most granular group of information that Banner application clients can independently modify. A Banner business entity is the \"noun\" (person, place, or thing) on which the business process operates. Business entities are the \"pebbles\" that support all Banner application client programs. They can be identified by analyzing information on one form or in one block on a form. Examples of business entities include identifier, address, e-mail, and phone. Business entity common operations support create, retrieve, update, and delete functions plus business rules validation.
A database view that includes all fields within a Banner business entity. These views are used to construct the consolidated business entity view.
The APIs used in Banner to consolidate business logic and leverage the Banner messaging architecture to message enable Banner. The development of this API is part of the Banner Evolution project.
An adapter that consumes OpenEAI Message Protocol messages and invokes the appropriate Banner Common Business API procedures. The Banner Gateway is a multi-threaded Java application built on the OpenEAI foundation software.
An API used within Banner to message enable Banner. The Banner Common Business API procedures use this API to register Banner business entities that are being modified within a transaction. The Banner Messaging API procedures (referred to as Banner Messaging Support) send the modified Banner business entities to the external Banner Messaging Service.
An adapter that publishes OpenEAI Message Protocol messages. This component receives Banner business entity data from Banner Messaging Support via a remote method invocation. The Banner Messaging Service is a multi-threaded Java application built on the OpenEAI foundation software.
An information area on a form separated by a solid line.
Business Process Analysis. Business Process Analysis (also known as Business Process Modeling or Business Process Improvement) is the creation of an organizational blue print to define how a company does business. Each process can be analyzed with BPA to better understand the workflow involved as well as the inputs and outputs.
Form from which you accessed another form.
Exits you from an Option List, List of Values, Editor window, or Dynamic Help.
The surface in Oracle forms on which interface items and prompts are drawn. Canvases are displayed in a window.
Cost-Based Optimizer. An SQL Query optimizer that uses data statistics to identify the query plan with the lowest execution cost. The cost is based on the number of rows in a table, index efficiency, etc. All applications should be converted to use CBO, as RBO will not be available in Oracle 10 and above.
A level of recognition indicating that a third party vendor's product has successfully passed a rigorous certification process managed by SCT. Certification indicates that SCT is confident that the certified integration solution is robust, supports necessary throughput, is functionally correct, and does not cause data integrity concerns. Certification is accomplished through the partnership program.
A formal program in which third party vendors participate with SCT to ensure that integration solutions are functionally correct and perform within SCT integration requirements.
Channels are self-contained packets of contents that provide quick access to information, applications, or other Web resources. A preselected Web page that can automatically send updated information for immediate display on request. A major component of the usability initiative for Banner 7.0 is the channelization of Banner content. Clients who implement the Luminis Platform will be able to use a series of Banner channels to be released with Banner 7.0. These channels will allow constituents to view information and perform business processes without leaving the portal. These channels will take one of the following forms: A navigational channel links to a Banner form or self-service page. An informational channel (for example, a grades channel for students) displays read-only data. A transactional channel provides the ability to perform a business function (for example, registration or gift processing).
Clears all information and returns you to the first enterable field in the key information area.
Content Management System. Software that enables one to add and/or manipulate content on a Web site. It separates the roles of web design from content authoring allowing content to be published more efficiently while providing more consistent presentation and navigation for the ultimate consumer of the web information. Often this type of software incorporates some workflow functionality.
Chart Of Accounts. This is a systematic listing of all accounts used by the university. The COA is the basis for all accounting done at the university.
Primary reporting software vendor selected by NMSU (see ). The tools provided by Cognos will work with the Banner database to allow departments to produce a wide variety of reports. http://www.cognos.com/
Areas that house channels. Columns can be defined by pixels or percent of page.
Saves all changes entered since the last time you saved.
A term previously used within SCT to refer to a specific integration solution with third party vendors. SCT had initial \"connections\" with WebCT and Blackboard.
A grouping of one or more Banner business entities into a larger-grained \"object\". This grouping is used to extract data to the Operational Data Store (ODS). A consolidated business entity may also be represented by an enterprise object.
A database view of a consolidated business entity that supports the data extraction of the entity for population in the Operational Data Store (ODS).
In query mode, counts the number of records that meet the search criteria and displays that number in the Auto Help Line.
In query mode, counts the number of records that meet the search criteria and displays that number in the Auto Help Line. To retrieved records, select the Execute Query Function.
An acronym used to indicate Create, Retrieve, Update and Delete functions.
A subset of information, relevant to a group of users, that is transferred to a separate departmental server. The database can be relational, although a multi-dimensional OLAP server is often more appropriate. A range of end-user tools can be used to access the data in a data mart.
A separate database dedicated to decision support. Data is transferred from transaction processing systems and integrated. A data warehouse can provide management information via report writers, query tools, data access and retrieval tools, OLAP servers, and enterprise information systems.
DataBase Administrator
A DSS database system is designed to accommodate ad hoc queries. They are updated on a regular basis (run nightly or weekly) by the Extraction Transformation and Load (ETL) process. The end users of this type of system do not directly update it. An example of a DSS system is SCT's Operational Data Store (ODS).
A box containing information. Requires you to respond to it before you can continue.
A network service that provides information about resources on a network and makes them accessible to users and applications. Resources include e-mail addresses, login IDs and passwords. Using LDAP with common directory service applications all around campus can authenticate users with a single login and password.
Use the key. Moves the cursor to the first enterable field in the next record, moves you lower on a List of Values, and moves you lower in a pull-down list.
Shows three or more values for a field. Any field with a down arrow icon contains a drop-down list.
Document Type Definition. Schema used to constrain XML documents. DTDs are in widespread use, but the newer XML schema is the preferred schema approach.
System implemented by NMSU at the start of 2002 that provides monthly accounting reports to departments online and virtually eliminates high volume paper reports.
Enterprise Application Integration. An overloaded term that refers to integrating multiple applications within an enterprise, usually by using middleware and a \"publish and subscribe\" communication model. This term is sometimes limited to \"asynchronous messaging\" based solutions and (incorrectly) sometimes differentiated from \"Web services\" based solutions.
Electronic Business XML. Set of specifications that are being developed as a joint initiative of the United Nations and OASIS to enable an electronic business framework. This initiative enables a global electronic marketplace where enterprises of any size and any geographic location can conduct business with each other via the exchange of XML-based messages. Similar to, but more ambitious than SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol), ebXML supports multiple attachments and binary types as well as guaranteed delivery of messages.
Displays a window you can use to add, change, or delete text; especially useful in entering and updating Dynamic Help.
An Enterprise Operational Data Store (ODS) used to provide a consistent data model for all SCT ERP systems. The EDS data model and data values are consistent for all ERP systems that feed the EDS. This database can provide enterprise-wide reporting requirements and new enterprise analytical applications that span individual ERPs.
Enterprise Java Bean. An application object that executes inside an EJB container within a J2EE application server. EJB is a key aspect of J2EE. Types of EJBs include: Session beans, which provide remote access to coarse-grained logic. Entity beans, which should not be invoked remotely and are intended to hold fine-grained logic.
Puts the form into query mode and lets you enter search criteria to see what information is already in the database. ENTER QUERY appears in the Status Line.
An OpenEAI messaging term used to define the agreed upon data definition rules for synchronizing data between disparate systems within an enterprise.
A library of message definitions.
Enterprise Resource Planning. An information system that integrates all related applications for an entire enterprise.
A software suite that can take output directly from SCT Banner and allows the user to add and delete data, text and graphics, and then distribute the output where and when they require.
In query mode, searches the database and displays data that matched the search criteria.
From forms and windows, exits you from the form or window. From menus, exits you from the Banner system. From query mode, cancels the query and takes the form out of query mode.
From a called form, returns you to the calling form and enters the highlighted value into the field that called the form. From a List of Values (LOV), returns you to the calling form and enters the highlighted value into the field that called the form.
From forms and windows, exits you from the form or window. From menus, exits you from the Banner system. From query mode, cancels the query and takes the form out of query mode.
Fine-Grained Access Control. Oracle functionality that provides the ability to define access policies that allow individuals or groups of users to views and tables.
Area in a form where you can enter query, change information, or where existing information is displayed. Banner describes fields as: enabled, disabled, enterable, or display only.
Screen allowing the display/update of information.
An adapter used to provide access into, and perhaps out of, an application. SCT developed the Banner Gateway to adapt Banner to the OpenEAI Message Protocol.
Graphical User Interface. A computer working environment, such as Windows that represents files and operations visually, using icons, buttons, windows, and other imagery that you can manipulate with a mouse or other device.
Displays the Oracle help window for the current field.
The IMS Global Learning Consortium develops and promotes the adoption of open technical specifications for interoperable learning technology. SCT’s integration with learning management systems is based on IMS specifications.http://www.imsglobal.org
Internet-Native Banner. The deployment of SCT Banner through Oracle Web forms rather than through client/server architecture. Banner forms are served up from a Web server to users running an Internet browser. INB has the following advantages over client/server mode: Oracle’s stated future direction Better performance More stable Less resources required on client PC Ease of maintenance Good feedback from clients who have implemented INB
Form used to look up existing information on the database. Allows you to view but not update (An inquiry form will have the letter \"I\" in the third position of the form name.)
Java 2 Enterprise Edition. A distributed object computing specification against which J2EE application servers are certified. J2EE application servers provide a standard set (at a minimum) of features and behaviors required by the specification. Key features of J2EE include EJBs, servlets, JNDI, JMS, and JDBC.
Java DataBase Connectivity. An industry standard for database-independent connectivity between the Java platform and a wide range of databases.
JInitiator is an Oracle implementation of Sun's JavaSoft Plug-in for Solaris. It is used for connectivity between a Windows-based client and Oracle Application Forms. Oracle redesigned the JavaSoft code to function specifically for Oracle Applications Forms. The primary difference is that Oracle JInitiator includes the various stability and performance enhancements that Oracle implemented prior to it being added into the reference JVM. JInitiator is only for Windows based client machines.The Apple Macintosh \"MRJ\" or \"Mac OS Runtime for Java,\" is different from JInitiator since it is Apple's MAC OS component vs. a browser plug in. MRJ is only certified with Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Java Message Service. A specification that defines the features, behavior, and standard API of message-oriented middleware (MOM) products. MOM products supporting JMS are referred to as JMS providers. Almost all MOM products have adopted JMS, with Microsoft being a notable exception. Examples of JMS providers are SonicMQ, MQSeries, WebLogic, and iPlanet JMQ.
A message-oriented middleware (MOM) product that complies with the Java Message Service.
Java Naming and Directory Interface. A standard way for accessing directory-based information to look up EJBs, RMI objects, or LDAP entries.
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol. A software protocol that helps anyone locate organizations, individuals, and other resources such as files and devices in a network, whether on the public Internet or on a corporate intranet.
Luminis Data Integration Suite is part of the Luminis Product Family. LDIS is a collection of products that support integration between SCT systems and products from third-party vendors.
Window containing valid items available for entry into a field. Displays a list of values for the current field if appears in the status line.
Luminis Message Broker. The Sun One Message Queue packaged within the Luminis Data Integration Suite (LDIS).
An array of flexible software solutions that unify, extend, and manage the digital campus. The Luminis family includes: Luminis Platform (portal) Luminis Data Integration Suite Luminis Content Management Luminis is also the brand name under which SCT's asynchronous messaging solutions fall. This includes MMB, LMB, and OpenEAI based solutions.
A list of options you can access with the mouse or keyboard.
A group of messages that together support application-to-application integration within a business area such as e-procurement or library system integration. Message sets comprise schema defining the XML instances, and are supported by APIs within an SCT information system.
The systems that participate in data synchronization activities using messaging technologies.
The structure and rules for effective communication between systems.
Data that describes other data. Data definitions are sometimes referred to as metadata. Examples of metadata include schema, table, index, view, and column definitions.
Mercury Message Broker. A middleware component developed by SCT to support the SCT Alliance program. MMB provides point-to-point message routing and security in support of SCT/Campus Pipeline/WebCT integration. MMB is being replaced by Luminis and the Luminis Data Integration Suite Protocol (LDIS-P).
Message-Oriented Middleware. Message brokers that support asynchronous messaging at their lowest common denominator. Most MOM products support the Java Message Service (JMS) specification and are consequently referred to as JMS Providers.
The More... indicator appears in the lower right corner of each window of a series of related forms (even the last form). It tells you that there are additional forms that can be accessed to complete a process.
The situation where a single entity (person or non-person) is assigned two or more internal identification records in Banner, thereby treating this single entity as multiple entities. Since multiple names and external IDs can be associated with a single PIDM in Banner, each entity should have one and only one PIDM.
To move the cursor to the next information area (block) that has at least one enterable field.
The next enterable field in the current information area.
The next enterable field in the current information area.
From a called form, returns you to the calling form and enters the highlighted value into the field that called the form. From a List of Values (LOV), returns you to the calling form and enters the highlighted value into the field that called the form.
To move the cursor to the first enterable field in the next record of the current information area. If the cursor is in the last record, a new record is created.
Open Applications Group Integration Specification. A specification that provides standard message formats in the form of business object documents (BODs) that reflect common business exchanges. The specification was developed by the Open Applications Group, which includes various vendors working to provide interoperability between their packages.
Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Systems. An organization that promotes and encourages the use of structured information standards such as XML, SGML, and CGM. An important part of its mission is the development of vertical industry applications, conformance tests, interoperability specifications, etc. that make those core standards useable. OASIS hosts the www.xml.org Web site. http://www.oasis-open.org
An object can be a form, job, menu or QuickFlow used in Banner.
Operational Data Store. An updateable set of integrated operational data used for enterprise- wide tactical decision-making. Contains live data, not snapshots, and has minimal history retained. A database used to provide a denormalized view of transactional ERP systems data. The denormalized view reduces the complexity of reporting requirements by giving end users the ability to use ad hoc reporting tools. The ODS is ERP-specific since it still uses the ERP systems’ application values. Data transformations to enterprise values do not occur in this database. See EDS.
OnLine Analytical Processing. Computer processing that helps a user easily and selectively extract and view data from different points-of-view.
OnLine Analytical Processing. Computer processing that helps a user easily and selectively extract and view data from different points-of-view.
An open source project that defines a message protocol, provides foundation software and reference implementations used to develop messaging applications and gateways, and provides guidance with respect to methodology and deployment strategies.
A message protocol co-developed by SCT and the University of Illinois and contributed to the OpenEAI open source project. The protocol is very robust and is intended to ensure data integrity while supporting data synchronization across an enterprise. Details of the protocol can be found in the OpenEAI Message Protocol specification version 1.0 at: http://www.openeai.org.
Dialog box displaying two or more items to choose from.
Project Definition Document. This is the primary document that defines the scope of the UNO Banner and Luminis project. It is jointly authored by NMSU and SunGard SCT and signed off during the first phase of the project. Changes to this document after the sign off must go through a change process.
Postsecondary Electronic Standards Council. The PESC XML Forum for Education is developing XML standards for the higher education community. SCT participates in this forum and contributed to the technical specification.
Person IDentification Master. The internal identifier used to identify a person or a non-person in the Banner database.
Personally Identifiable Information.
Protection Of Privacy.
Dialog box, alert box, or list of values that appear in a separate window.
Gateway for a Web site that is or proposes to be a major starting site for users when they connect to the Web or that users tend to visit as an anchor site.
A channel within a portal.
Syntax that specifies a subset of rows to be returned. Predicates are specified in the WHERE clause of a SQL statement.
The previous information area that has at least one enterable field. If the previous area is another window, then that window is opened.
To move the cursor to the previous enterable field in the current information area.
To move the cursor to the previous enterable field in the current information area.
To move the cursor to the first enterable field in the previous record.
A communication model, or domain, supported by asynchronous messaging. A supplier publishes a message to a message broker with no knowledge of the recipients of the message. Subscribers register their interest in certain messages with the message broker, and are informed when those messages are available. Most publish and subscribe (pub/sub) communication models are supported by message-oriented middleware that provides a high quality of service (QoS) guaranteeing message delivery.
Form used to look up existing information on the database. (A query form has the letter \"Q\" in the third position of the form name.)
A set of forms that are linked together in order to help you complete a process within Banner. When you use Quick Flow, it opens the first form in the set and the next form is automatically opened until the process is complete.
All information displayed in the window for an item.
Java Remote Method Invocation. A distributed object model for Java program to Java program, in which the methods of remote objects written in the Java programming language can be invoked from other Java virtual machines, possibly on different hosts.
Roles within the portal are a method of organizing users. Users are assigned roles for management purposes. Roles control what channels users have access to within the portal.
From an application or inquiry form, clears all information and returns you to the key block area. Rollback is a standard button and appears on forms. From validation forms, rollback will return you to the first enterable field on the calling form.
To permanently record changes to the database.
-A term that describes the structure of XML instances and constrains what they can contain. Two types of schema are used to constrain XML: Document type definition (DTD) XML schema
The process of moving down repeating records or lists of information that cannot all be displayed in one window.
A group of forward-thinking institutions that define strategic trends and opportunities. The feedback, direction, and collaboration resulting from this program are primary drivers in creating the solutions that support the comprehensive e-education infrastructure.
Software Developers Kit. Documentation, sample code, and any necessary tools needed to write an interface.
Choose an item by highlighting it or clicking it with mouse.
Display the list of keyboard options.
Simple Object Access Protocol. A protocol that allows synchronous and asynchronous requests and responses over the information network.
Structured Query Language. Standard query language for retrieving, adding and updating information from database systems.
Single Sign-On.
The system displays information through a series of tabs that contain channel. When a user clicks a tab, its channels become visible and it is considered the active tab. Think of tabs as pages of content that house channels.
Interface. Everything designed into an information device with which a human may interact. UI includes display screen, keyboard, mouse, light pen, appearance of a desktop, illuminated characters, help messages, and method an application program or a Web site invites interaction and responds to it.
Use the key. To move the cursor the first enterable field in the previous record moves you upward on a List of Values or drop-down list.
Form used to define the values that can be entered in specified fields on application forms. (A validation form will have the letter \"V\" in the third position of the form name.
Value Based Security. An optional security feature that allows installations to secure information based on specific data values in secured records. For example, an institution may offer undergraduate and graduate programs with separate admissions offices for undergraduate and graduate processing. VBS allows the institution to restrict access to applications (which are stored in a single application table) so that personnel in the Undergraduate Admissions Office can access only undergraduate applications and personnel in the Graduate Admissions Office can access only graduate applications.
Virtual Private Database. A database that allows multiple users to access a single schema while preventing them from accessing data that is not relevant to them.
An information area being displayed.
The defined series of tasks within an organization used to produce a final outcome. Sophisticated workgroup computing applications allow you to define different workflows for different types of jobs. At each stage in the workflow, one individual or group is responsible for a specific task. Once the task is complete, the workflow software ensures that the individuals responsible for the next task are notified and receive the data they need to execute their stage of the process.
EXtensible Markup Language. A language that enables topical communication over the information network. XML and XML-based schema languages provide a strong set of technologies that enable the description and exchange of structured information between collaborating applications or business partners. XML loosely refers to a family of specifications. For example, XSL (XML Stylesheet Language) is similar to Cascading Style Sheets and separates display instructions from the content designation covered by XML. The separation of presentation from content is one of the most powerful aspects of XML. The same data can be displayed in as many different formats as style sheets are defined for various purposes.
An XML document that is constrained by a schema. XML instances represent a document or data. SCT asynchronous message-level integration solutions pass XML instances as the payload of the messages sent to or from another application.
A W3C recommendation providing an improved approach to constraining an XML instance. XML schema enables finer grained constraints, improved reusability, and data typing. XML itself uses XML syntax. XML schema is preferred over DTD, particularly for data-oriented XML used in integration. http://www.w3.org
XML Stylesheet Language. A language based on XML and used to specify markup that affects another document (typically, another XML document). XSL is commonly used to translate XML content into HTML, PDF, or another XML format. SCT uses XSL transformations within relay components to transform OpenEAI Message Protocol messages to and from third party vendor format messages.
XSL Stylesheet Language Transformation. The process of applying an XSL stylesheet to a document to transform the content to another format. This is accomplished using an XSLT engine, or transformation engine. Transformation engines have been implemented in many languages, including Java. SCT uses an open source transformation engine developed by the Apache program, called Xalon. If you are reading this glossary as an HTML page, you are reading the output of an XSL Transformation.
An integrated document imaging and management module for SCT Banner applications.