What is Banner?
Banner is an OracleTM enterprise database used by McGill University to store all student, employee and financial data. While the database itself is called Banner, there are several user interfaces and systems that access this data:
- Banner INB (Internet Native Banner) - is a web-based interface used by administrative staff to perform the tasks for which they are responsible. It is not used by students or instructors.
- Minerva - a web interface used by students, faculty, and administrative staff, for both self-service and administrative tasks.
- Data Warehouse (DWH) - a snapshot of data from Banner that is refreshed nightly.
- POPS (Payroll One-time Payment System) - a software used to pay casual employees.
- ApplicationXtender - is a desktop and a web application that is used for viewing, scanning and indexing documents and it integrates with Banner.
Resources and support
| For ... | See ... |
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| Login and authorization | Login procedures Authorization requirements |
| Permanent or temporary removal of access/ permissions for Transfer or Termination (TNT) |
SIS Access Removal or Reinstatement |
| Training on Banner | IT Training or call 514-398-4610 |
| How-tos, field descriptions and videos for using Banner forms |
Banner Documentation Index Accessible from the  icon in the Banner toolbar. |
| Knowledge base articles | Banner INB (service description) Banner UserID and Password |
| Solutions to Banner INB installation and usability issues |
Troubleshooting |
| Help with Banner access or navigation |
IT Service Desk or call 514-398-3398 |
| Information on scheduled and unscheduled downtimes |
Service status block of the IT 久游棋牌 website |
| Help with Finance system questions |
fishelp.acct [at] (Finance Help Desk) or call 514-398-FINE (3463) Finance How Tos |
| Help with faculty/departmental policy on Banner or the correct data to enter |
Local specialists You may also call: 514-398-4747 (HR) or 514-398-5581 (POPS) |
| Information on document imaging with ApplicationXtender |
Imaging |
| In the Banner toolbar: Clicking on the book icon at the top right of the toolbar also displays the Documentation Index. The question mark icon  displays the online help facility provided by Sungard SCT, and is not controlled by McGill |
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Minerva, Data Warehouse, and POPS
| For ... | See ... |
|---|---|
| Training on Minerva/POPS | IT Training or call 514-398-4610 |
| Information on Minerva | Minerva for faculty and staff Minerva for students What's the difference between Banner and Minerva? |
| Information on POPS | HR Administrators tab of the HR website. Log into the page and select Tools > POPS Software. |
| Information on Data Warehouse (DWH) and reporting tools | Data Warehouse service description DWH refresh schedule Accessing Financial Information for Reporting Purposes - Web and Crystal Report Templates SIS authorization form (includes access for Data Warehouse) |
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