Banner: Data Dictionary Access Comparison Tool

This article outlines how to request access to the Banner Data Dictionary and use it to identify the roles, classes, and permissions assigned to users. It also explains how to compare access between users to determine appropriate Banner access, especially during role transitions or new requests.

Overview

Banner Data Dictionary

How do I know what Banner access to request?

University Technology Services has developed a web application for browsing certain Banner database data dictionary, security, and version tables. We refer to this application as the "Banner Data Dictionary". The Banner Data Dictionary application can assist you in obtaining security information about various Banner forms, classes, tables, views, roles, and users. It can also provide you with data concerning the layout of Banner tables and views. It also can display the currently installed version of various Banner products and a history of their installation dates.

Receiving Access

To receive access to the Banner Data Dictionary application, navigate to the UTS forms page (https://www.oakland.edu/uts/forms/index) and open the Banner - Data Controls Access request form. Request the role BAN_SECURITY_R and submit the form according to the form's routing instructions.

If you are trying to match the access of an employee that performs similar or like duties, start with a comparison from the Data Dictionary. We encourage departments to create the comparison list for employees in their respective departments to prepare for transitions or departures. If you have already experienced this and cannot perform a compare, you can ask others with like roles to run their individual access so you have a starting point.

Procedures

In order to view the Report Viewer in eVisions, you must have requested the Banner Role USR_Security_R

  1. Visit https://www.oakland.edu/uts/services/banner-services-menu/.
  2. Scroll down to Evisions eLauncher (You must be connected to VPN first if connecting remotely).

Production applications menu listing Banner, Evisions eLauncher, and related access links.

NetID sign-in page with username, password fields, and Sign In button.

  1. Log in with your NetID.
  2. Accept Duo Prompt.

Oakland University Duo verification screen prompting approval of a Duo Push notification.

  1. Select Argos Web Viewer.
  2. Select OU_Public Reports.

Evisions Argos home screen with search bar and OU_Public_Reports folder displayed.

Evisions Argos landing page with Enterprise Reporting overview and application launch buttons.

  1. Select Data Dictionary.

Argos dashboard listing available reports, including Data Dictionary and admin dashboard items.

  1. If you want to see your User Classes and Roles select Individual User. If you want to compare two users to identify similarities and differences select Compare.

Data Dictionary menu with Individual User option highlighted.

  1. Type in the NetID without the domain (@oakland.edu).

Data Dictionary Individual User search page with Banner User and Position Number fields.

The compare feature works the same but will list the differences between user A and B.

Data Dictionary Compare Users page displaying access comparison between two Banner users.

Additional Support

  • OU Technology Center
  • 44 Oakland Center
  • Rochester, MI 48309-4479
  • (248) 370-4357
  • Office Hours: M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm
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