Contents

Title and Copyright Information

Preface

• Audience
• Document Organization
• Documentation Accessibility
• Conventions

1 Installation Overview

• Installable Products
• Installation Roadmap

2 Preparing for Installation

• Types of Installers
• Product Distribution
  • Downloading the Installer From Oracle E-Delivery
  • Downloading the Installer From Oracle Technology Network
  • Downloading an Upgrade Installer From My Oracle Support
• Installation Prerequisites
  • System Requirements
  • Before You Start the Installation Program
  • Temporary Disk Space Requirements
  • Administrator Privileges
  • About Installing Node Manager as a Windows Service
• Selecting Directories for Installation
  • Choosing a Middleware Home Directory
  • Choosing Product Installation Directories
• Installation Modes
• Choosing the Type of Installation
• Installable Product Components
• Generating a Verbose Installation Log

3 Running the Installation Program in Graphical Mode

• Starting the Installation Program in Graphical Mode
  • Starting the Installation Program in Graphical Mode on Windows
  • Starting .bin Installation Programs in Graphical Mode on UNIX Machines
  • Starting .jar installation Programs in Graphical Mode
    • Installing WebLogic Server on 64-Bit Platforms Using a 64-Bit JDK
• Installation Screens
• Running the Upgrade Installer in Graphical Mode

4 Running the Installation Program in Console Mode

• Starting the Installation Program in Console Mode
  • Starting the Installation Program in Console Mode on Windows
  • Starting .bin Installation Programs in Console Mode
  • Starting .jar Installation Programs in Console Mode
    • Installing WebLogic Server on 64-Bit Platforms Using a 64-Bit JDK
• Installing WebLogic Server in Console Mode
• Running the Upgrade Installer in Console Mode

5 Running the Installation Program in Silent Mode

• What Is Silent-Mode Installation?
• Overview of Silent-Mode Installation Steps
• Creating a silent.xml File for Silent-Mode Installation
  • Guidelines for Component Selection
• Starting Silent Mode Installation
  • Starting the Installation Program in Silent Mode on Windows
  • Starting .bin Installation Programs in Silent Mode
  • Starting .jar installation programs in Silent Mode
    • Installing WebLogic Server on 64-Bit Platforms Using 64-Bit JDK
• Exit Codes for Silent Mode Installation
• Sample silent.xml File for Silent Mode Installation
• Running the Upgrade Installer in Silent Mode
  • Sample silent.xml File for Upgrade Installation

6 Post-Installation Information

• Using QuickStart
• Determining Which JDK Version You Are Using
• Creating a WebLogic Domain
• Installing and Uninstalling the Node Manager Service
• Understanding the Windows Shortcuts
• Upgrading WebLogic Server
• Installing Patches and Maintenance Updates
• Configuring Domains to Use the Latest Version of JRockit

7 Uninstalling the Software

• Uninstalling the Software
  • Uninstalling Your Software in Graphical Mode
  • Uninstalling Your Software in Console Mode
  • Uninstalling Your Software in Silent Mode
• Reverting to a Previous Installation
  • Reverting to a Previous Version Using Graphical Mode
  • Reverting to a Previous Version Using Console Mode
  • Upgrading the Embedded LDAP Schema
• Reinstalling Your Software

A Oracle WebLogic Server Installation Screens

• Welcome
• Choose Middleware Home Directory
• Register for Security Updates
• Choose Install Type
• Choose Products and Components
• JDK Selection
• Choose Product Installation Directories
• Confirm Product Installation Directory
• Install Windows Service
• Choose Shortcut Location
• Installation Summary
• Status
• Installation Complete

B Development-Only Installation

• Getting Started with the Development-only Installation
• Creating Domains
• Upgrading an Existing Installation
• Removing an Existing Installation

C WebLogic Server Installers