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.

Who is Eligible?

Active Faculty or Staff

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.

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).

List of available Banner services for production under Banner 9 (XE), including admin pages, integration manager, and document management. Services also cover self-service options, job scheduling, and access management. Includes help links for two-factor authentication and reporting tools.

NetID and Password login form with fields to enter credentials, an "@oakland.edu" domain, and a blue "Sign In" button, set on a beige background.

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

Oakland University Duo Push notification prompt. Text instructs the user to verify identity via Android. Blue loading icon with security theme.

  1. Select Argos Web Viewer
  2. Select OU_Public Reports

Interface screenshot of Evisions Argos, showing a search bar with "Enter Search String" and a blue "Search" button. Tabs include Explorer, Shortcuts, and Recent.

Evisions Argos enterprise reporting interface featuring logo and description of its benefits, with buttons for accessing the Argos Web Viewer.

  1. Select Data Dictionary by double clicking.

A list with four items, each having a star, people icon, name, and "Details" button. The "Data Dictionary" row is highlighted in blue.

You will be presented with a menu of options

Web page showing a data dictionary with buttons labeled Main, Functions, Individual User, and Compare. Individual User is highlighted in blue.

  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.
  2. Type in the NetID without the domain.

Data Dictionary webpage with a search interface for individual user lookup by Banner Username or Position Number, featuring text fields and buttons.

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

Screenshot of a data dictionary interface comparing users. It shows input fields and lists of usernames, names, and statuses for Banner User A and B.

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