Tutorials, tips, use cases, and latest releases for Oracle EPM Cloud products including EPM Cloud Updates, Narrative Reporting, and Planning Cloud.https://oracleepmcloud.com/https://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/tutorials/configuration-of-sso-in-epm-cloud-with-microsoft-entra-id/https://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/tutorials/configuration-of-sso-in-epm-cloud-with-microsoft-entra-id/A step-by-step guide for EPM administrators with IDCS roles to configure SAML-based Single Sign-On between Oracle EPM Cloud and Microsoft Entra ID, including coordination tasks for the Entra ID engineer and bulk user provisioning via CSV.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/epm-cloud-platform/epm-automate-command-reference/https://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/epm-cloud-platform/epm-automate-command-reference/A practical reference guide covering the most essential EPM Automate commands for daily administration, data operations, and automation scripting.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/tutorials/epm-backup-recovery-strategy/https://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/tutorials/epm-backup-recovery-strategy/Best practices for backing up EPM Cloud applications, managing migration snapshots, and implementing a disaster recovery strategy with daily automated backups.Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/previous-releases-summary/epm-cloud-25-01-january-2025-update/https://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/previous-releases-summary/epm-cloud-25-01-january-2025-update/Summary of Oracle EPM Cloud 25.01 — Smart View for Google Workspace launch, planning and forecasting enhancements, and early 2025 platform improvements.Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/previous-releases-summary/epm-cloud-25-02-february-2025-update/https://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/previous-releases-summary/epm-cloud-25-02-february-2025-update/Summary of Oracle EPM Cloud 25.02 — HTTPS required for connections, Pipeline table view, Account Reconciliation improvements, and Financial Reporting deprecation timeline.Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/previous-releases-summary/epm-cloud-25-03-march-2025-update/https://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/previous-releases-summary/epm-cloud-25-03-march-2025-update/Summary of Oracle EPM Cloud 25.03 — Oracle Cloud Console administration, metadata import improvements, Analytics Cloud integration, and Reports card restructuring.Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/previous-releases-summary/epm-cloud-25-04-april-2025-update/https://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/previous-releases-summary/epm-cloud-25-04-april-2025-update/Summary of Oracle EPM Cloud 25.04 — refreshed navigation experience, Calculation Manager enhancements, OCI migration, GenAI insights, and Smart View for Google Workspace.Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/previous-releases-summary/epm-cloud-25-05-may-2025-update/https://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/previous-releases-summary/epm-cloud-25-05-may-2025-update/Summary of Oracle EPM Cloud 25.05 — Copy Pipeline feature in Data Exchange, standalone Data Map execution, and Cube Refresh validation improvements.Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/previous-releases-summary/epm-cloud-25-06-june-2025-update/https://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/previous-releases-summary/epm-cloud-25-06-june-2025-update/Summary of Oracle EPM Cloud 25.06 — Reports becomes primary reporting solution, TLS 1.3 enforced, Dashboard 2.0 enhancements, Groovy Excel/ZIP capabilities, and Data Exchange security.Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/previous-releases-summary/epm-cloud-25-07-july-2025-update/https://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/previous-releases-summary/epm-cloud-25-07-july-2025-update/Summary of Oracle EPM Cloud 25.07 — Oracle Access Governance integration, Data Integration enhancements, additional BSO cubes, and new User/Group APIs.Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/previous-releases-summary/epm-cloud-25-08-august-2025-update/https://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/previous-releases-summary/epm-cloud-25-08-august-2025-update/Summary of Oracle EPM Cloud 25.08 — Advanced Predictions in Planning, Groovy Script Validator, Account Reconciliation Pipeline integration, and Java 17 requirement.Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/previous-releases-summary/epm-cloud-25-09-september-2025-update/https://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/previous-releases-summary/epm-cloud-25-09-september-2025-update/Summary of Oracle EPM Cloud 25.09 — strong cipher enforcement, Essbase 21.7 for new environments, Pipeline SFTP support, and folder naming changes.Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/previous-releases-summary/epm-cloud-25-10-october-2025-update/https://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/previous-releases-summary/epm-cloud-25-10-october-2025-update/Summary of Oracle EPM Cloud 25.10 — Forms 2.0 and Dashboard 2.0 become default, Smart View 25.200, maintenance optimization, and key deprecations.Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/previous-releases-summary/epm-cloud-25-11-november-2025-update/https://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/previous-releases-summary/epm-cloud-25-11-november-2025-update/Summary of Oracle EPM Cloud 25.11 — Essbase 21.7 upgrade, FreeForm parent-level entry, idle session timeout changes, and the subsequent update pause.Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/latest-release/epm-cloud-26-04-april-2026-update/https://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/latest-release/epm-cloud-26-04-april-2026-update/A comprehensive summary of the Oracle EPM Cloud 26.04 patch — the first monthly update since the Essbase 21c pause. Covers new features across Planning, Narrative Reporting, Account Reconciliation, and more.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/epm-cloud-platform/epm-data-exchange-vs-data-management/https://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/epm-cloud-platform/epm-data-exchange-vs-data-management/Oracle is retiring Data Management. This guide compares Data Exchange and Data Management to help administrators plan their migration to the modern integration platform.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/epm-cloud-platform/epm-environment-management-best-practices/https://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/epm-cloud-platform/epm-environment-management-best-practices/Best practices for managing EPM Cloud test and production environments, including daily maintenance windows, skipUpdate, cloning, migration snapshots, and environment refresh strategies.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/epm-cloud-platform/epm-identity-domain-user-provisioning/https://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/epm-cloud-platform/epm-identity-domain-user-provisioning/A complete guide to managing users, groups, and roles in the EPM Cloud OCI Identity Domain, including bulk provisioning via CSV, SCIM, and role assignment strategies.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/tutorials/epm-smart-view-configuration-guide/https://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/tutorials/epm-smart-view-configuration-guide/A complete guide to installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Oracle Smart View for Office connections to EPM Cloud, including common error resolution.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/tutorials/epm-task-manager-month-end-close/https://oracleepmcloud.com/epm-cloud-updates/tutorials/epm-task-manager-month-end-close/How to configure Task Manager in EPM Cloud to orchestrate the month-end close process with task dependencies, scheduling, alerts, and integration with consolidation and reporting.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://oracleepmcloud.com/narrative-reporting/tutorials/nr-books-management-reports/https://oracleepmcloud.com/narrative-reporting/tutorials/nr-books-management-reports/How to use NR Books to build dynamic management reports with grids, charts, text, and table of contents for executive board packs.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://oracleepmcloud.com/narrative-reporting/tips/nr-bursting-report-distribution/https://oracleepmcloud.com/narrative-reporting/tips/nr-bursting-report-distribution/Configure bursting in Narrative Reporting to automatically generate and distribute personalized reports to department and cost center owners.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://oracleepmcloud.com/narrative-reporting/use-cases/nr-migrating-from-financial-reporting/https://oracleepmcloud.com/narrative-reporting/use-cases/nr-migrating-from-financial-reporting/A practical guide for migrating from the de-supported Financial Reporting (FR Studio) to Narrative Reporting and Reports, including what maps over and recommended strategies.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://oracleepmcloud.com/narrative-reporting/tutorials/nr-report-packages-step-by-step/https://oracleepmcloud.com/narrative-reporting/tutorials/nr-report-packages-step-by-step/A comprehensive tutorial on creating report packages in Oracle Narrative Reporting, from initial setup through doclet assignment, review workflows, and final publishing.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://oracleepmcloud.com/narrative-reporting/tips/nr-rest-apis-automated-generation/https://oracleepmcloud.com/narrative-reporting/tips/nr-rest-apis-automated-generation/Leverage NR REST APIs to automate report generation, download outputs, and integrate Narrative Reporting with downstream systems and scheduling tools.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://oracleepmcloud.com/planning-cloud/tips/planning-cloud-data-integration-patterns/https://oracleepmcloud.com/planning-cloud/tips/planning-cloud-data-integration-patterns/Compare Data Management (FDMEE), Data Exchange, Data Integration, and REST APIs for loading data into Planning Cloud, with guidance on when to use each approach.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://oracleepmcloud.com/planning-cloud/tutorials/planning-cloud-first-application/https://oracleepmcloud.com/planning-cloud/tutorials/planning-cloud-first-application/A foundational tutorial for new Planning Cloud administrators covering application creation, dimension setup, form design, and basic business rule configuration.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://oracleepmcloud.com/planning-cloud/tutorials/planning-cloud-freeform/https://oracleepmcloud.com/planning-cloud/tutorials/planning-cloud-freeform/Understand when FreeForm Planning is the right choice over standard Planning, and learn how to configure FreeForm applications with BSO and ASO considerations.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://oracleepmcloud.com/planning-cloud/tutorials/planning-cloud-groovy-rules/https://oracleepmcloud.com/planning-cloud/tutorials/planning-cloud-groovy-rules/A hands-on guide to writing Groovy business rules in Planning Cloud, with working code examples for allocations, data copy, conditional logic, and runtime prompts.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://oracleepmcloud.com/planning-cloud/use-cases/planning-cloud-rolling-forecasts/https://oracleepmcloud.com/planning-cloud/use-cases/planning-cloud-rolling-forecasts/How to configure and maintain rolling forecasts in Oracle Planning Cloud, including substitution variables, period mapping, form design, and forecast methodology options.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT