
Ignore the section, 'Connecting to Oracle Databases Using Oracle 11g Instant Client' in the Database Administration chapter of the P6 Administrator's Guide, and refer to Solution ID 1066056.1 in the Oracle Primavera Support Knowledgebase for the latest configuration information: Non-Default Ports for SQL Server - If using a non-default SQL Server port, you can perform database administration tasks in lieu of installing Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Backward Compatibility Components on each client machine that requires full access to P6 Integration API functionality.

Oracle 11g Instant Client - Although not fully supported for P6 version 7.0, you may choose to use Oracle Instant Client to connect to your P6 database. Ignore the sections, 'Additional Information for 64-bit Installations' in the 'P6 Client Installation and Configuration' chapter of the P6 Administrator's Guide and 'Additional Information for 64-bit Operating Systems' in the Stand-Alone Technical Document (version 7.0.0.0.0). KNOWN DOCUMENTATION ISSUES IN P6 version 7.0 Oracle 11g Client (32-bit) - You are no longer required to install the Oracle 11g client (32-bit) when installing P6 client modules on a 64-bit operating system.

All private database login passwords created in 6.2 and earlier versions will continue to use the previous encryption algorithm until you reset or modify the existing passwords. All private database login passwords created or modified in P6 version 6.2.1 and later will use the new encryption algorithm. For more information, refer to Solution ID 913727.1 in the Oracle Primavera Support Knowledgebase: Security Enhancements - In P6 version 6.2.1, Oracle Primavera provided a stronger encryption algorithm for private database login passwords. Note: P6 is now compatible with Oracle Access Manager. For a complete list and description of new Methodology Management module features, refer to the 'What's New in the Methodology Management module' topic in the Methodology Management Help. Release: P6 (version 8.3) Release Date: March 2016 CONTENTS NEW FEATURES INSTALLATION INFORMATION KNOWN ISSUES IN P6 ISSUES RESOLVED IN THIS VERSION CONTACTING ORACLE PRIMAVERA NEW FEATURES For a complete list and description of new Project Management module features, refer to the 'What's New in the Project Management module' topic in the Project Management Help.
