Other Balance Sheet Components (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2011	Nov. 30, 2010
Other Balance Sheet Components [Abstract]
Current deferred tax asset	$ 23,406	$ 33,556
Pre-acquisition receivable	551	339
Consumption, goods and services; and value added tax recoverable	8,717	5,251
Prepaid royalties	6,774	6,382
Other	22,416	12,361
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets	61,864	57,889
Prepaid land lease	22,830	23,379
Pre-acquisition receivable, net of current portion		291
Restricted cash	13,829	10,491
Private equity investments, net	705	705
Other	11,312	11,454
Total other non-current assets	48,676	46,320
Compensation and benefits	76,979	78,978
Taxes	18,503	1,007
Current deferred tax liability	5,743	2,517
Other	27,943	26,074
Total accrued liabilities	129,168	108,576
License	6,820	11,371
Service and maintenance	203,414	171,524
Total deferred revenue	$ 210,234	$ 182,895