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Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g - Getting Started FAQ (Doc ID 858748.1)

Last updated on JUNE 13, 2023

Applies to:

Oracle Fusion Middleware - Version 11.1.1.1.0 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Purpose

Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g - Getting Started FAQ

The original FAQ document provided at release time is here. This new document contains important links and frequently asked questions complementing the original and new release information.

 

Getting Started

The following link provides all download locations and starting points for various topologies:

Oracle Fusion Middleware: Download, Installation & Configuration Readmes
[ http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E23104_01/download_readme.htm ]

To get started with the My Oracle Support Certification Tool for newer Oracle Fusion Middleware releases, see <Note 1368736.1> . This includes Oracle WebLogic Server 10.3.4+, and many popular certifications for Oracle Fusion Middleware 11.1.1.4 and 11.1.1.5. Beginning with FMW 11.1.1.6 and other FMW 11g R2 (11.1.2) releases (e.g., Forms & Reports, Identity Access Management) there is a concerted effort to load all FMW certifications into the MOS Certification tool. To help you find certification information for older Oracle Fusion Middleware releases from the OTN Certification link above, see <Note 431578.1>

New Release Information

The following documents provide information to get started with a specific new release:

<Note 2003468.1> Announcing Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.9.0)
<Note 1567706.1> Announcing Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.8.0) - for Oracle WebCenter
<Note 1535341.1> Announcing Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.7.0)
<Note 1364511.1> Announcing Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.6.0)
<Note 1316076.1> Announcing Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.5.0)
<Note 1289484.1> Announcing Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.4.0)
See also:

<Note 1510284.1> Announcing Oracle Identity Access Management 11g Release 2 (11.1.2)
<Note 1503701.1> Announcing Oracle Forms & Reports 11g Release 2 (11.1.2)

Maintenance Information

The following documents provide more details to understand and maintain your installations:

<Note 1373061.1> Steps to Maintain Oracle Forms & Reports 11g Release 2 (11.1.2)
<Note 1073776.1> Steps to Maintain Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g Release 1 (11.1.1)


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In this Document
Purpose
 Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g - Getting Started FAQ
 Getting Started
 New Release Information
 Maintenance Information
Questions and Answers
 
 General Installation and Planning
 1. Obtaining Full 11g Media
 2. Using Single Sign-On
 3. WebLogic Server Version
 4. Documentation Updates
 5. Release Differences and Upgrade Planning
 6. Memory Requirements
 7. Obtaining JRockit
 8. New Versions
 9. Compatibility with Other Oracle Products
 10. Using Application Server Cluster Ready Services (ASCRS)

 Platform Specific Installation
 1. Media for Different OS Versions - AIX 5L and 6.1, RH 5 and 6, etc
 2. Required Installation Media for 32 verses 64 Bit Platforms
 3. Installing Java SE on Windows
 
 4. Undocumented Platforms
 5. Relinking Issues for Solaris and AIX
 6. RCU Only Available on Linux and Windows 
 7. Forms & Reports Builders on 64 bit Platforms
 8. Unable to Find Windows MSVCP71.dll
 
 Post-Install Administration
 1. Node Manager and Admin Consoles
 2. Starting WebLogic
 3. Monitoring with Grid Control
 4. Replacing Java SE (JDK/JRE)
 5. IE 6 Browser
 6. Multi-Core Processors
 7. Maintaining Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g
References

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