HCM Data Loader (HDL): A tool for bulk data uploads (e.g., Worker Profiles, Compensation Plans) into Oracle HCM, used for Individual Compensation updates.
Fast Formula: A scripting tool to define business rules (e.g., Eligibility Rules in Compensation Management, Background Check Triggers), configurable in Oracle HCM.
Business Object: A data entity (e.g., Job Requisition, Candidate Profile) in Oracle HCM, manipulated via REST API or HCM Data Loader for processes like Resume Parsing.
OTBI (Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence): Reporting tool for real-time analytics (e.g., Interaction Logs, Compensation Cycle metrics), supporting Oracle Learning Cloud tracking.
BIP Report: A custom report (e.g., Total Compensation Statement, Interaction Log summary) generated by BIP, using data from Oracle HCM modules.
Data Model: Defines the data source (e.g., SQL queries on Candidate Profiles, Compensation Plans) for a BIP Report, configurable in BIP.
Bursting: A BIP feature to distribute BIP Reports to multiple recipients (e.g., managers receiving Compensation Cycle reports), based on predefined rules.
HSDL: It’s a tool in Oracle Fusion HCM that allows you to upload and update data using a Microsoft Excel-based template (spreadsheet). It provides an easy, user-friendly interface for business users to manage large volumes of HCM data.
SQL: SQL stands for Structured Query Language. It is a programming language used to communicate with databases.
Subject Area: In Oracle Fusion HCM, a Subject Area is a predefined data set or business view used primarily in OTBI (Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence) to build custom reports and dashboards without writing SQL.
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