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Docker to Podman Migration Steps: Migrate WebLogic for OCI Oracle Linux 7 IDCS Stack to Oracle Linux 8 (After OS Upgrade) (Doc ID 3078744.1)

Last updated on MARCH 30, 2025

Applies to:

Oracle WebLogic Server for OCI - Version 12.2.1.4 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

 Process to Migrate WebLogic for OCI OL7 IDCS Stack to OL8 (After OS Upgrade) -> Docker to Podman Steps

Solution

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Goal
Solution
 1. Podman migration steps after OL7 to OL8 upgrade: 
  1.1. Pre-requisites
  1.2. Install podman on the OL8 server
  1.3. Load the docker image into the local podman registry
   1.3.1.1.  Load the docker image to the podman
  1.4. Start podman service
  1.5. Update appgateway service
  1.6. Update VM scripts
   1.6.1. /opt/scripts/idcs/start_cloudgate.sh
   1.6.2. /opt/scripts/idcs/run_cloudgate.sh
   1.6.3.  Update other VM scripts (optional, if applicable to your stack)
  1.7. Verify appgateway service is running
   1.7.1. Reboot the VM instance, and make sure the appgateway service restarts after the reboot. 

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