Identify your installation starting point
Understand Fusion Middleware installation, patching, and upgrade terminology
Learn about the Fusion Middleware installation and configuration tools
Understand Fusion Middleware concepts
Understand the Fusion Middleware directory structure
Review system requirements and specifications
Review certification information
Understand interoperability and compatibility requirements
Install and configure a database
Install required Fusion Middleware database schemas
Install Oracle WebLogic Server and create the Middleware Home
Install Application Developer
Install Oracle Identity Management
Install Oracle SOA Suite
Install Oracle WebCenter
Install Oracle Enterprise Content Management Suite
Install Oracle Portal, Forms, Reports, and Discoverer
Install Oracle Data Integrator
Install Oracle Service Bus
Configure Application Developer
Configure Oracle SOA Suite
Configure Oracle WebCenter
Configure Oracle Enterprise Content Management Suite
Configure Oracle Identity Management (OID, OVD, ODSM, ODIP, and OIF)
Configure Oracle Identity Management (OIM, OAM, OAAM, OAPM, and OIN)
Configure Oracle Portal, Forms, Reports, and Discoverer
Configure Oracle Data Integrator
Configure Oracle Service Bus
Understand the types of Oracle patches
Apply a specific component patch with Oracle OPatch
Install an Oracle Fusion Middleware patch set with the Patch Set Installer
Update your component schemas with the Patch Set Assistant
Develop an upgrade strategy
Refer to the appropriate upgrade documentation for details
Installation guides
Upgrade guides
Licensing guides
Release notes