Oracle Fusion Middleware 12.2.1.4 Introduction

 

1. What is Oracle Fusion Middleware 12.2.1.4?

Oracle Fusion Middleware 12.2.1.4 is a set of software tools and services that help businesses build and run applications. It acts as a bridge between different systems, making it easier to connect, manage, and secure enterprise applications whether they are in the cloud, on-premises, or both.

 

2. What Does It Do?

• Develop Applications: Provides tools to create modern web, mobile, and enterprise applications.
• Integrate Systems: Connects different software and systems so they work together.
• Manage Content: Organizes documents and web portals for easy collaboration.
• Analyze Data: Includes tools to generate reports and make data-driven decisions.
• Secure Access: Manages user logins and permissions to protect sensitive information.

 

3. Key Components

• Oracle WebLogic Server: The foundation for running applications reliably and efficiently.
• Oracle SOA Suite: Helps combine services (like APIs) into workflows for seamless integration.
• Oracle WebCenter: Used to manage digital content and create user-friendly portals.
• Oracle Identity Management: Ensures secure user authentication and authorization.
• Oracle Business Intelligence (BI): Provides dashboards and reports for analyzing business performance.

 

4. Why Use It?

• Flexibility: It works in hybrid environments, combining cloud and on-premises systems.
• Scalability: Handles small applications to large, complex enterprise systems.
• Efficiency: Speeds up application development and deployment.
• Enhanced Security: Centralized tools protect apps and user data.
• Improved Integration: Makes different systems work as one unified solution.

 

5. Benefits for Businesses

• Reduces complexity by centralizing tools and systems.
• Increases productivity by automating workflows and simplifying integration.
• Provides actionable insights to make better decisions.
• Ensures systems remain secure and compliant.

 

Summary

Oracle Fusion Middleware 12.2.1.4 is a comprehensive platform designed to help businesses build, integrate, and secure applications while enabling advanced collaboration, analytics, and scalability. It’s ideal for organizations managing diverse IT systems in a hybrid environment.

 

Oracle Documentation To Be Used for FMW,OID,ODIP 12.2.1.4   Ø Oracle Identity & Access Management Certification Matrix  Oracle Fusion Middleware 12.2.1.4 Certification Matrix   Ø Install Oracle Fusion Middleware Infrastructure Oracle Fusion Middleware 12.2.1.4   Ø Oracle Directory Integration Platform (DIP) Directory Intergration Platform 12.2.1.4

 

 

 

FMW Infrastructure Installation

 

1  Create OID Operating System User

[root@oidserver ~]# useradd -g oinstall -G dba -d /home/oidmgr -m -s /bin/bash oidmgr [root@oidserver ~]# passwd oidmgr Changing password for user oidmgr. New password: Retype new password: passwd: all authentication tokens updated successfully. [root@oidserver ~]# [root@oidserver u02]# chown -R oidmgr:oinstall /u02

 

 

2. Untar the JDK

[oidmgr@oidserver u02]$ tar -xvzf jdk-8u361-linux-x64.tar.gz [oidmgr@oidserver ~]$ cd /u02/jdk1.8.0_361/bin

 

 

3. Unzip the FMW12.2.1.4

[oidmgr@oidserver fmw_infrastructure]$ ll total 1597388 -rwxrwxrwx. 1 oidmgr oinstall 1635717400 Nov 17 22:35 V998828-01.zip   [oidmgr@oidserver fmw_infrastructure]$ unzip -qo V998828-01.zip [oidmgr@oidserver fmw_infrastructure]$ ll total 3195068 -r-xr-xr-x. 1 oidmgr oinstall 1636007590 Sep 13  2019 fmw_12.2.1.4.0_infrastructure.jar  -rw-r–r–. 1 oidmgr oinstall      10185 Sep 16  2019 fmw_12214_readme.html -rwxrwxrwx. 1 oidmgr oinstall 1635717400 Nov 17 22:35 V998828-01.zip

 

 

4. Running Installer FMW12.2.1.4

The 12c installation starts with the common infrastructure which contains Weblogic, the RCU, and other common components.

Start the installation with the command ‘java -jar fmw_12.2.1.4.0_infrastructure.jar for version 12.2.1.4.

[oidmgr@oidserver ~]$ cd /u02/jdk1.8.0_361/bin/ [oidmgr@oidserver bin]$ export DISPLAY=192.168.1.123:0.0 [oidmgr@oidserver bin]$ ./java -jar /u02/fmw_infrastructure/fmw_12.2.1.4.0_infrastructure.jar

 

Click Next

 

 

• Click Skip Auto Updates
• Click Next

 

 

 

• On this step, set the value for ORACLE_HOME, which is to be the location of core installed files.
• Click Next

 

 

 

• For the next step leave the ‘FUSION MIDDLEWARE INFRASTRUCTURE‘ selected.
• Click Next

 

 

 

 

• Click Next

 

 

 

• Verify the settings on the Installation Summary screen.  
• To change entries, Click BACK on the pertinent screen.
• Once satisfied with the settings, click the INSTALL button to begin the installation.

 

 

 

• Installation Started

 

 

 

• Click Next

 

 

 

• Click Finish