This documentation provides an architectural and functional comparison between Web ADI and the ADI client.
Oracle Applications Desktop Integrator (ADI) – Architectural Comparison
| Feature | Web ADI | ADI Client |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Deployed centrally through ICA (Internet Computing Architecture) | Deployed individually on all Client PCs or network through Windows Terminal Server or Citrix |
| Web Enabled | Yes | No |
| Versions of Apps Supported | R11 and R11i | R10.7, R11 and R11i |
| Excel 97, 2000 or XP | Required | Required |
| Internet Explorer Version 5 or higher | Required | Not Required |
| Middle Tier (9i AS) with – IAS 9i Apache, Cabo, JDBC, JSERV, SAX Parser | Required | Not Required |
| Database Tier with Oracle Applications Tables | Required | Not Required |
| Advantages | Low Cost of Deployment. Improved performance on uploads. Improved performance through WAN and other similar networks. | Supports all versions of Oracle Applications released (but not web enabled and has a high deployment cost) |
| Language Support | Multi Language Support and UTF 8 | Need to install separately with the Language Option and UTF8 not supported |
Oracle Applications Desktop Integrator (ADI) – Functional Comparison
| Feature | Web ADI | ADI Client |
|---|---|---|
| Journal Wizard | Available | Available |
| Import text | Available | Available |
| Budget Wizard | Not Available * | Available |
| Account Hierarchy Editor | Not Available ** | Available |
| Asset Wizard | Not Available * | Available |
| Record physical Inventory | Not Available | Available |
| Analysis Wizard | Not Available | Available |
| Report Wizard | Not Available | Available |
| Request Centre | Not Available *** | Available |
| Other Module Support like PA, HRMS etc | Available | Not Available |
* Expected to be released soon through Web ADI
** Available through General Ledger in Oracle Applications release 11.5
*** You can only monitor requests in Web ADI. The publishing capabilities of the Request Centre will be incorporated into a new web enabled reporting product.