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Ariba Knowledge Nuggets
If you build it they will come — Early Access for 11s1
You have heard a lot about recent enhancements that Ariba has been making to their solutions. The focus of this
Week's Knowledge Nugget is the 11s1 Release which is headed your way in April/May 2011. Whether you are new to
Ariba or are a solution-veteran, it is important to take time to understand what is coming in this new release and how it
may impact your processes. On Demand upgrades are rolled out simultaneously to all impacted solutions, and like
your local mail carrier... neither rain, nor sleet nor unprepared customers will stop this release.

Ariba has changed the way that we do upgrades. We now have more frequent and more focused releases. The first
step for you to prepare for this release is to review the Early Access Program on Connect and to sign up for the Early
Access Program.

Go to ARIBA CONNECT to register > Select EARLY ACCESS TAB > REGISTER

On March 1 and 2 Ariba will be hosting Feature Preview Webinars to introduce you to the new functionality coming in
11s1:

Release 11s1 Feature Webinar Series (all references are to US Pacific Standard Time / GM-8):

All Solutions: Ariba Release 11s1 Feature Preview - Enhanced Multi-Fact Reporting
        This session will be offered twice:
        Tuesday, March 1         7:00 - 8:30 am
        Tuesday, March 1         4:00 - 5:30 pm

Ariba Contract Pro, Sourcing Pro and Supplier Performance Management:
        Ariba Release 11s1 Feature Preview - Task and dForm Document Process Improvements
        Wednesday, March 2      7:00 - 8:00 am

Sourcing:
       Ariba Release 11s1 Feature Preview - Savings Form Allocation Improvements
       Wednesday, March 2       9:00 - 9:30 am

Spend Visibility:
      Ariba Release 11s1 Feature Preview - Supplier Enrichment Information Enhancements
       Wednesday, March 2      10:00 - 10:30 am

Many of you have already registered for the Early Access Program and kudos to you - we appreciate your preparation. If
you are not sure how these will impact you - please reach out to your Customer Success Manager or Account Executive,
or attend the pertinent webinars.
Early Access Timeline
Timeline (subject to changes)

 February 17, 2011           Release 11s1 Early Access Program Overview Webinar
 March 1 - 2, 2011           Release 11s1 Feature Webinar Series
 March 11, 2011              Deadline for Release 11s1 Early Access Applications
 March 21 to April 8, 2001   Release 11s1 Early Access Exploration Window Open To Participants
 April 8, 2011               Release 11s1 Early Access Exploration Window Ends
                             Summary Feedback Due on Release 11s1 EA Program
 April 22, 2011
                             (survey invitations will be sent to Primary EA Contacts)
 April/May 2011              Ariba On-Demand Release 11s1 Deployment




Be Sure Visit Ariba Connect for the most current, up-to-date
          information on Early Access and 11s1
Questions
Frequently Asked
Release 11s1 Early Access (EA) Program
Q: What is the Release 11s1 Early Access Program?
        The Early Access program provides you with access to a non-production pre-release site to give you
        the opportunity to prepare for change management and to explore some of the new features, func-
        tions, and process improvements planned for the new release.
Q: Who is eligible to apply for participation in the Release 11s1 Early Access Program?
        All On-Demand customers who are deployed by February 24, 2011 are eligible to apply for participa-
        tion related to their deployed solutions.
Q: Is there a fee charged to participate in the Release 11s1 Early Access Program?
        No. There is no fee charged to participate in the Release 11s1 Early Access Program. Ariba has in-
        vested in this Program to assist you with your change management assessments/preparations related
        to the upcoming release. The primary goal of the Early Access Program is to help you understand and
        prepare for impacts to your existing business processes, integrations, and customizations when Re-
        lease 11s1 is deployed. The Program can also help you assess and act on training-related impacts, as
        well as giving you the opportunity to explore some of the new features.
Q: Where can I find information about the Release 11s1 Early Access Program?
        Please log into Ariba Connect and visit the “Early Access” tab to learn more and to submit an applica-
        tion to participate in the Ariba On-Demand Release 11s1 Early Access Program. If needed, please
        use the special Early Access Service Request form available at the bottom of that tab to submit any
        questions about the program.
Q: What are the enhanced/new features planned for Release 11s1 and where can I find more informa-
   tion about them?
        Several new/enhanced capabilities are planned for Release 11s1. To view a list of short descriptions
        for planned features, please visit http://www.ariba.com/programs/11s1 For more detailed information,
        please register for and attend the relevant Release 11s1 Feature Webinar sessions to be held March
        1-2. If you miss or are unable to attend these, you will find links to the recorded sessions on the Early
        Access tab on Ariba Connect (see the “General Information” section) as soon as possible after the
        event.
Q: How does my organization sign up for the Release 11s1 Early Access Program?
        Please see the “Frequently Asked Questions” section of the Early Access tab on Ariba Connect for the
        link to the “Release 11s1 Early Access Program Application Process FAQ” for information on this
        topic.
Q: What will be covered in the Release 11s1 Early Access Program Overview webinar?
        The Release 11s1 Early Access Program Overview webinar will cover the same type of information
        contained in this FAQ document, and will enable a limited number of “live” questions via the WebEx
        chat feature. We will review the objectives and scope of the program, explain what you can expect in
        the Early Access environment, identify any out of scope areas, and provide suggestions on how you
        can prepare for your Early Access participation. We will also summarize the timeline, and call attention
        to the special Early Access Service Request form that must be used for all inquiries related to Early
        Access.
Questions
Frequently Asked
Q: When is the Release 11s1 Early Access Program Overview webinar and how do I register?
      The Release 11s1 Early Access Program Overview webinar will be held on February 17, 2011. An
      email will be sent to all On-Demand customers inviting your organization to register for this webinar.
      The contacts for that email and all other Release 11s1 readiness emails are your organization’s Des-
      ignated Support Contacts and your Ariba Connect users who have subscribed for “Product Release”
      information. The same email will also include an invitation to register for the “Release 11s1 Feature
      Webinar” sessions that are of interest to you. Before each event, the registered attendees will receive
      the logistics information needed to participate in the webinar.
Q: Who can attend the Release 11s1 Early Access Program Overview webinar?
      Although the email invitation to register will be sent to your organization’s Designated Support Con-
      tacts and Ariba Connect users who have subscribed for “Product Release” information, other employ-
      ees within your company are also welcome to attend. Your Designated Support Contact can forward
      the email invitation so others can use the link to register for the event.
Q: What will be covered in the Release 11s1 Feature Webinar series?
      The Release 11s1 Feature Webinar series is a set of 4 sessions designed to preview the valuable
      new capabilities planned for Release 11s1. Learn about the planned features, their benefits, and their
      basic usage. You can review the separate webinar topics and choose to register for only those that
      are of interest to you. Note that one significant topic session will be offered twice to enable more
      global participants to attend a live session.
Q: When are the Release 11s1 Feature Webinar sessions and how do I register?
      The Release 11s1 Feature Webinar sessions will be held March 1-2. An email will be sent to all On-
      Demand customers inviting your organization to register for these webinars. Specifically, it will be sent
      to those organizations’ Designated Support Contacts, as well as any of their Ariba Connect users who
      have subscribed for “Product Release” information. This same email will also include an invitation for
      the “Release 11s1 Early Access Program Overview” webinar on February 17. Before each event, reg-
      istered attendees will receive the logistics information needed to participate in the webinar.
Q: Who can attend the Release 11s1 Feature Webinar sessions?
      Although the email invitation to register will be sent to your organization’s Designated Support Con-
      tacts and Ariba Connect users who have subscribed for “Product Release” information, other employ-
      ees within your company are also welcome to attend. Your Designated Support Contact can forward
      the email invitation so others can use the links to register for the events that interest them.
Q: How should my organization prepare for participation in the Release 11s1 Early Access Program?
      First, submit your Early Access Application Form by the published deadline; you will need to identify
      the person who will act as your Customer User Administrator (see the online application form for more
      information).

       Second, attend the Release 11s1 Early Access Program Overview webinar to gain a thorough under-
       standing of the Program, the logistics, and what to expect in your Early Access environment; see
       above for more information on this session.

       Third, plan your Early Access explorations specific to your organization’s situation. For example, iden-
       tify the existing business processes/use cases you want to execute in Early Access, as well as the
       new planned capabilities that you want to explore.
Fourth, based on the outcome of the step above, identify the staff resources who will execute those
       explorations. You will also need to identify the associated account privileges those users will need in
       the Early Access environment. In all cases, ensure these staff members’ assignments will allow them
       adequate time to perform their assigned tasks in the first 2 weeks of the 3-week Early Access explora-
       tion window.
       For deployed customers: Identify any integrations to back-end test systems that may be desired/
       required for your planned explorations. See the “About the Release 11s1 EA Environment For De-
       ployed Customers” document on the Early Access tab on Ariba Connect to ensure any planned inte-
       grations are supported for the Early Access program. If so, plan for how your Administrator will estab-
       lish those integrations and then pre-check your Early Access environment before activating other us-
       ers. See the “Release 11s1 Early Access Customer Site Setup Guidelines” document in the “Technical
       Information” section on the Early Access tab on Ariba Connect for information on this.
       Finally, arrange to execute your explorations within the first 2 weeks of the Early Access window in
       order to leave your organization time to manage any needed training updates or other change impact
       tasks.

       Be sure to attend the Release 11s1 Feature Webinar sessions relevant to your organization to learn
       about the new planned capabilities; see above for more information on these sessions.

Q: What documentation will be available during Early Access to help my organization learn about the
   enhanced/new features planned for Release 11s1?
       The Release 11s1 Early Access Program will include “Release Guide” documentation to provide cen-
       tralized, expanded information on the changed/new features planned for Release 11s1. We will make
       a “pre-release” version of the Release Guide available on the Early Access tab on Ariba Connect by
       the start of the Release 11s1 Early Access exploration window. The final version of the Release Guide
       will be made available on Help@Ariba closer to the deployment of Release 11s1.
Q: When will approved participants be given access to the Release 11s1 Early Access environment to
   conduct explorations?
       Currently, we expect that customer access to the Release 11s1 Early Access environment will begin
       on March 21, 2011 and will end on April 8, 2011. We will promptly communicate any changes to this
       schedule on the Early Access tab on Ariba Connect (see the “Timeline” section).
Q: How long will approved participants have access to the Release 11s1 Early Access environment to
   conduct explorations?
       The Release 11s1 Early Access environment will be open for a 3-week window. Please plan your re-
       sources and schedule accordingly so you can take full advantage of this opportunity.
Q: I can’t attend/missed the Release 11s1 Early Access Program Overview webinar; how can I review
   what was covered?
       We will record the Release 11s1 Early Access Program Overview webinar scheduled for February 17,
       2011 and will post a link to the recorded session on the Early Access tab on Ariba Connect (see the
       “General Information” section) as soon as possible after the event.
Q: Will something like the Release 11s1 Early Access Program be available so my organization can
   preview On-Demand service packs before they are deployed?
       No. The Release 11s1 Early Access Program will end prior to the deployment of Release 11s1. We
       are unable to support a similar pre-release preview program for On-Demand service packs. We will
       continue to provide advance notices about each On-Demand service pack to both advise you of their
       timing and give you the ability review the defect repair descriptions and any new feature descriptions
       associated with each service pack.
Questions
Frequently Asked
Release 11s1 Deployment/Timeline
Q: When will Release 11s1 be deployed?
         Currently, Release 11s1 is planned for deployment in the April/May 2011 timeframe. The specific
         deployment date will be communicated in an email sent to your Designated Support Contacts no less
         than 4 weeks in advance of the deployment.
Q: Will my organization receive notice in advance of the deployment of Release 11s1?
         Yes; as described above we will send email communications to your Designated Support Contacts
         and your Ariba Connect users who have subscribed for “Product Release” information no less than 4
         weeks prior to the deployment date. To advise you of the scheduled downtime details associated with
         the deployment, we will send another email no less than 10 days prior to the deployment.
Q: Does my organization have the option not to receive the deployment of Release 11s1 or to receive
   it at a later date?
         No; as an On-Demand customer of Ariba, all deployments of service packs and new releases of your
         solution(s) are automatic. Release 11s1 will be deployed for all customer sites (both Production and
         Test realms) at the same time.

Contacting Ariba About Release 11s1 Early Access
Q: I have a general question about the Release 11s1 Early Access Program that is not answered in
   this FAQ or elsewhere on the Early Access tab on Ariba Connect; how can I contact Ariba to ask
   my question?
        To submit a general question about the Release 11s1 Early Access Program, please log into Ariba
        Connect and select the “Early Access” tab. Scroll down to the special Early Access Program Service
        Request form at the bottom of the page, select the "General Early Access Program Inquiries" inquiry
        type, then complete and submit the form.
Q: Who in my organization can submit Release 11s1 Early Access product support questions/issues
   and how do they do so?
        Only Designated Support Contacts from your organization can submit Release 11s1 Early Access
        product support questions/issues. While multiple people in your organization will be involved in
        explorations within the Release 11s1 Early Access environment, any product questions/issues must
        be submitted by a Designated Support Contact using the special Early Access Service Request form.
        (Designated Support Contacts will be presented with a different version of the form that enables them
        to submit product support service requests.)
        To submit a Release 11s1 Early Access product support question/issue, Designated Support Contacts
        must log into Ariba Connect and select the “Early Access” tab. Scroll down to the special Early Access
        Program Service Request form at the bottom of the page, select the "Early Access Product Support
        Service Request" inquiry type, then complete and submit the form.
Q: If my organization submits an Early Access Product Support Service Request and reports an issue
   that is confirmed as a defect, will it be fixed before the deployment of Release 11s1?
       We make no commitment to fix defects discovered during the Release 11s1 Early Access Program
       prior to the deployment of Release 11s1. Our goal is to process Early Access service requests in a
       timely manner. If a defect is identified from your service request, we will communicate to you within 7
       to 10 business days of the identification regarding the classification of the defect. The following
       categories will apply:
       • Fix in the Release 11s1 Early Access environment
       • These will also be fixed in the deployed version of Release 11s1)
       • Fix in the deployed version of Release 11s1
       • Fix in a Release 11s1 post-deployment service pack or other 11s service pack
       • Fix in a future release
       • Will not be fixed

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Ariba Knowledge Nuggets - Early Access 11s1

  • 1. Ariba Knowledge Nuggets If you build it they will come — Early Access for 11s1 You have heard a lot about recent enhancements that Ariba has been making to their solutions. The focus of this Week's Knowledge Nugget is the 11s1 Release which is headed your way in April/May 2011. Whether you are new to Ariba or are a solution-veteran, it is important to take time to understand what is coming in this new release and how it may impact your processes. On Demand upgrades are rolled out simultaneously to all impacted solutions, and like your local mail carrier... neither rain, nor sleet nor unprepared customers will stop this release. Ariba has changed the way that we do upgrades. We now have more frequent and more focused releases. The first step for you to prepare for this release is to review the Early Access Program on Connect and to sign up for the Early Access Program. Go to ARIBA CONNECT to register > Select EARLY ACCESS TAB > REGISTER On March 1 and 2 Ariba will be hosting Feature Preview Webinars to introduce you to the new functionality coming in 11s1: Release 11s1 Feature Webinar Series (all references are to US Pacific Standard Time / GM-8): All Solutions: Ariba Release 11s1 Feature Preview - Enhanced Multi-Fact Reporting This session will be offered twice: Tuesday, March 1 7:00 - 8:30 am Tuesday, March 1 4:00 - 5:30 pm Ariba Contract Pro, Sourcing Pro and Supplier Performance Management: Ariba Release 11s1 Feature Preview - Task and dForm Document Process Improvements Wednesday, March 2 7:00 - 8:00 am Sourcing: Ariba Release 11s1 Feature Preview - Savings Form Allocation Improvements Wednesday, March 2 9:00 - 9:30 am Spend Visibility: Ariba Release 11s1 Feature Preview - Supplier Enrichment Information Enhancements Wednesday, March 2 10:00 - 10:30 am Many of you have already registered for the Early Access Program and kudos to you - we appreciate your preparation. If you are not sure how these will impact you - please reach out to your Customer Success Manager or Account Executive, or attend the pertinent webinars.
  • 2. Early Access Timeline Timeline (subject to changes) February 17, 2011 Release 11s1 Early Access Program Overview Webinar March 1 - 2, 2011 Release 11s1 Feature Webinar Series March 11, 2011 Deadline for Release 11s1 Early Access Applications March 21 to April 8, 2001 Release 11s1 Early Access Exploration Window Open To Participants April 8, 2011 Release 11s1 Early Access Exploration Window Ends Summary Feedback Due on Release 11s1 EA Program April 22, 2011 (survey invitations will be sent to Primary EA Contacts) April/May 2011 Ariba On-Demand Release 11s1 Deployment Be Sure Visit Ariba Connect for the most current, up-to-date information on Early Access and 11s1
  • 3. Questions Frequently Asked Release 11s1 Early Access (EA) Program Q: What is the Release 11s1 Early Access Program? The Early Access program provides you with access to a non-production pre-release site to give you the opportunity to prepare for change management and to explore some of the new features, func- tions, and process improvements planned for the new release. Q: Who is eligible to apply for participation in the Release 11s1 Early Access Program? All On-Demand customers who are deployed by February 24, 2011 are eligible to apply for participa- tion related to their deployed solutions. Q: Is there a fee charged to participate in the Release 11s1 Early Access Program? No. There is no fee charged to participate in the Release 11s1 Early Access Program. Ariba has in- vested in this Program to assist you with your change management assessments/preparations related to the upcoming release. The primary goal of the Early Access Program is to help you understand and prepare for impacts to your existing business processes, integrations, and customizations when Re- lease 11s1 is deployed. The Program can also help you assess and act on training-related impacts, as well as giving you the opportunity to explore some of the new features. Q: Where can I find information about the Release 11s1 Early Access Program? Please log into Ariba Connect and visit the “Early Access” tab to learn more and to submit an applica- tion to participate in the Ariba On-Demand Release 11s1 Early Access Program. If needed, please use the special Early Access Service Request form available at the bottom of that tab to submit any questions about the program. Q: What are the enhanced/new features planned for Release 11s1 and where can I find more informa- tion about them? Several new/enhanced capabilities are planned for Release 11s1. To view a list of short descriptions for planned features, please visit http://www.ariba.com/programs/11s1 For more detailed information, please register for and attend the relevant Release 11s1 Feature Webinar sessions to be held March 1-2. If you miss or are unable to attend these, you will find links to the recorded sessions on the Early Access tab on Ariba Connect (see the “General Information” section) as soon as possible after the event. Q: How does my organization sign up for the Release 11s1 Early Access Program? Please see the “Frequently Asked Questions” section of the Early Access tab on Ariba Connect for the link to the “Release 11s1 Early Access Program Application Process FAQ” for information on this topic. Q: What will be covered in the Release 11s1 Early Access Program Overview webinar? The Release 11s1 Early Access Program Overview webinar will cover the same type of information contained in this FAQ document, and will enable a limited number of “live” questions via the WebEx chat feature. We will review the objectives and scope of the program, explain what you can expect in the Early Access environment, identify any out of scope areas, and provide suggestions on how you can prepare for your Early Access participation. We will also summarize the timeline, and call attention to the special Early Access Service Request form that must be used for all inquiries related to Early Access.
  • 4. Questions Frequently Asked Q: When is the Release 11s1 Early Access Program Overview webinar and how do I register? The Release 11s1 Early Access Program Overview webinar will be held on February 17, 2011. An email will be sent to all On-Demand customers inviting your organization to register for this webinar. The contacts for that email and all other Release 11s1 readiness emails are your organization’s Des- ignated Support Contacts and your Ariba Connect users who have subscribed for “Product Release” information. The same email will also include an invitation to register for the “Release 11s1 Feature Webinar” sessions that are of interest to you. Before each event, the registered attendees will receive the logistics information needed to participate in the webinar. Q: Who can attend the Release 11s1 Early Access Program Overview webinar? Although the email invitation to register will be sent to your organization’s Designated Support Con- tacts and Ariba Connect users who have subscribed for “Product Release” information, other employ- ees within your company are also welcome to attend. Your Designated Support Contact can forward the email invitation so others can use the link to register for the event. Q: What will be covered in the Release 11s1 Feature Webinar series? The Release 11s1 Feature Webinar series is a set of 4 sessions designed to preview the valuable new capabilities planned for Release 11s1. Learn about the planned features, their benefits, and their basic usage. You can review the separate webinar topics and choose to register for only those that are of interest to you. Note that one significant topic session will be offered twice to enable more global participants to attend a live session. Q: When are the Release 11s1 Feature Webinar sessions and how do I register? The Release 11s1 Feature Webinar sessions will be held March 1-2. An email will be sent to all On- Demand customers inviting your organization to register for these webinars. Specifically, it will be sent to those organizations’ Designated Support Contacts, as well as any of their Ariba Connect users who have subscribed for “Product Release” information. This same email will also include an invitation for the “Release 11s1 Early Access Program Overview” webinar on February 17. Before each event, reg- istered attendees will receive the logistics information needed to participate in the webinar. Q: Who can attend the Release 11s1 Feature Webinar sessions? Although the email invitation to register will be sent to your organization’s Designated Support Con- tacts and Ariba Connect users who have subscribed for “Product Release” information, other employ- ees within your company are also welcome to attend. Your Designated Support Contact can forward the email invitation so others can use the links to register for the events that interest them. Q: How should my organization prepare for participation in the Release 11s1 Early Access Program? First, submit your Early Access Application Form by the published deadline; you will need to identify the person who will act as your Customer User Administrator (see the online application form for more information). Second, attend the Release 11s1 Early Access Program Overview webinar to gain a thorough under- standing of the Program, the logistics, and what to expect in your Early Access environment; see above for more information on this session. Third, plan your Early Access explorations specific to your organization’s situation. For example, iden- tify the existing business processes/use cases you want to execute in Early Access, as well as the new planned capabilities that you want to explore.
  • 5. Fourth, based on the outcome of the step above, identify the staff resources who will execute those explorations. You will also need to identify the associated account privileges those users will need in the Early Access environment. In all cases, ensure these staff members’ assignments will allow them adequate time to perform their assigned tasks in the first 2 weeks of the 3-week Early Access explora- tion window. For deployed customers: Identify any integrations to back-end test systems that may be desired/ required for your planned explorations. See the “About the Release 11s1 EA Environment For De- ployed Customers” document on the Early Access tab on Ariba Connect to ensure any planned inte- grations are supported for the Early Access program. If so, plan for how your Administrator will estab- lish those integrations and then pre-check your Early Access environment before activating other us- ers. See the “Release 11s1 Early Access Customer Site Setup Guidelines” document in the “Technical Information” section on the Early Access tab on Ariba Connect for information on this. Finally, arrange to execute your explorations within the first 2 weeks of the Early Access window in order to leave your organization time to manage any needed training updates or other change impact tasks. Be sure to attend the Release 11s1 Feature Webinar sessions relevant to your organization to learn about the new planned capabilities; see above for more information on these sessions. Q: What documentation will be available during Early Access to help my organization learn about the enhanced/new features planned for Release 11s1? The Release 11s1 Early Access Program will include “Release Guide” documentation to provide cen- tralized, expanded information on the changed/new features planned for Release 11s1. We will make a “pre-release” version of the Release Guide available on the Early Access tab on Ariba Connect by the start of the Release 11s1 Early Access exploration window. The final version of the Release Guide will be made available on Help@Ariba closer to the deployment of Release 11s1. Q: When will approved participants be given access to the Release 11s1 Early Access environment to conduct explorations? Currently, we expect that customer access to the Release 11s1 Early Access environment will begin on March 21, 2011 and will end on April 8, 2011. We will promptly communicate any changes to this schedule on the Early Access tab on Ariba Connect (see the “Timeline” section). Q: How long will approved participants have access to the Release 11s1 Early Access environment to conduct explorations? The Release 11s1 Early Access environment will be open for a 3-week window. Please plan your re- sources and schedule accordingly so you can take full advantage of this opportunity. Q: I can’t attend/missed the Release 11s1 Early Access Program Overview webinar; how can I review what was covered? We will record the Release 11s1 Early Access Program Overview webinar scheduled for February 17, 2011 and will post a link to the recorded session on the Early Access tab on Ariba Connect (see the “General Information” section) as soon as possible after the event. Q: Will something like the Release 11s1 Early Access Program be available so my organization can preview On-Demand service packs before they are deployed? No. The Release 11s1 Early Access Program will end prior to the deployment of Release 11s1. We are unable to support a similar pre-release preview program for On-Demand service packs. We will continue to provide advance notices about each On-Demand service pack to both advise you of their timing and give you the ability review the defect repair descriptions and any new feature descriptions associated with each service pack.
  • 6. Questions Frequently Asked Release 11s1 Deployment/Timeline Q: When will Release 11s1 be deployed? Currently, Release 11s1 is planned for deployment in the April/May 2011 timeframe. The specific deployment date will be communicated in an email sent to your Designated Support Contacts no less than 4 weeks in advance of the deployment. Q: Will my organization receive notice in advance of the deployment of Release 11s1? Yes; as described above we will send email communications to your Designated Support Contacts and your Ariba Connect users who have subscribed for “Product Release” information no less than 4 weeks prior to the deployment date. To advise you of the scheduled downtime details associated with the deployment, we will send another email no less than 10 days prior to the deployment. Q: Does my organization have the option not to receive the deployment of Release 11s1 or to receive it at a later date? No; as an On-Demand customer of Ariba, all deployments of service packs and new releases of your solution(s) are automatic. Release 11s1 will be deployed for all customer sites (both Production and Test realms) at the same time. Contacting Ariba About Release 11s1 Early Access Q: I have a general question about the Release 11s1 Early Access Program that is not answered in this FAQ or elsewhere on the Early Access tab on Ariba Connect; how can I contact Ariba to ask my question? To submit a general question about the Release 11s1 Early Access Program, please log into Ariba Connect and select the “Early Access” tab. Scroll down to the special Early Access Program Service Request form at the bottom of the page, select the "General Early Access Program Inquiries" inquiry type, then complete and submit the form. Q: Who in my organization can submit Release 11s1 Early Access product support questions/issues and how do they do so? Only Designated Support Contacts from your organization can submit Release 11s1 Early Access product support questions/issues. While multiple people in your organization will be involved in explorations within the Release 11s1 Early Access environment, any product questions/issues must be submitted by a Designated Support Contact using the special Early Access Service Request form. (Designated Support Contacts will be presented with a different version of the form that enables them to submit product support service requests.) To submit a Release 11s1 Early Access product support question/issue, Designated Support Contacts must log into Ariba Connect and select the “Early Access” tab. Scroll down to the special Early Access Program Service Request form at the bottom of the page, select the "Early Access Product Support Service Request" inquiry type, then complete and submit the form. Q: If my organization submits an Early Access Product Support Service Request and reports an issue that is confirmed as a defect, will it be fixed before the deployment of Release 11s1? We make no commitment to fix defects discovered during the Release 11s1 Early Access Program prior to the deployment of Release 11s1. Our goal is to process Early Access service requests in a timely manner. If a defect is identified from your service request, we will communicate to you within 7 to 10 business days of the identification regarding the classification of the defect. The following categories will apply: • Fix in the Release 11s1 Early Access environment • These will also be fixed in the deployed version of Release 11s1) • Fix in the deployed version of Release 11s1 • Fix in a Release 11s1 post-deployment service pack or other 11s service pack • Fix in a future release • Will not be fixed