Oracle WebLogic Server 12c (12.2.1): Installing WebLogic Server Using the Generic Installer



Below tutorial shows you how to install Oracle WebLogic Server 12c (12.2.1) on a Linux system by using the generic installer. The generic installer requires a Java Developers Kit (JDK), so this tutorial first covers installing the JDK. 

What Do You Need?

  • Oracle WebLogic Server 12c (12.2.1) software
  • A Linux machine with version 6 or greater of Oracle Linux or Red Hat Linux.(I prefer linux)

    Downloading JDK 1.8 and the WebLogic Server 12c (12.2.1) Generic Installer:

  1. Open a web browser and navigate to the Java SE Downloads: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html.
  2. In the Java Platform, Standard Edition page section, click JDK Download.
  3. Save the download file - this tutorial uses the jdk-8u65-linux-x64.tar.gz file. This tutorial uses the  /scratch/u01/ location.
  4. In the web browser navigate to the Oracle Fusion Middleware Software Downloads: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/middleware/weblogic/downloads/index.html. 
  5. Click In the Accept License Agreement.
  6. Select the Generic Installer.
  7. Click Download File.
  8. Save the download file - this tutorial uses the fmw_12.2.1.0.0_wls_Disk1_1of1.zip file. This tutorial uses the  /scratch/u01/ location.

Installing JDK 1.8:

  1. In a Terminal window, navigate to /scratch/u01. 
  2. Execute the command to extract/install the JDK:
    $ tar -xzvf jdk-8u65-linux-x64.gz
    3. The JDK is installed in the location: /scratch/u01/jdk1.8.0_65.
 

Installing WebLogic Server 12c (12.2.1) Using the Generic Installer:

  1. In the same Terminal window, execute the command to extract the WebLogic Server 12c (12.2.1) Generic Installer:
     unzip fmw_12.2.1.0.0_wls_Disk1_1of1.zip.
    The WebLogic Server 12c (12.2.1) Generic Installer, fmw_12.2.1.0.0_wls.jar is extracted.
  2. Start the WebLogic Server 12c (12.2.1) Generic Installer:
     jdk1.8.0_65/bin/java -jar fmw_12.2.1.0.0_wls.jar.
  3. If the Installation Inventory Setup dialog box appears, click OK to accept the default inventory location.
  4. After the graphical wizard opens, use the guidelines in the following table to install WebLogic Server 12c (12.2.1):
    StepWindow/Page DescriptionChoices or Values
    a.Step 1 of 9 - WelcomeClick Next.
    b.Step 2 of 9 - Auto UpdatesSelect Skip Auto Updates.
    Click Next.
    c.Step 3 of 9 - Installation LocationEnter /scratch/u01/app/fmw for Oracle Home.
    Click Next.
    d.Step 4 of 9 - Installation TypeSelect Complete with Examples.
    Click Next.
    e.Step 5 of 9 - Prerequisite ChecksClick Next.
    f.Step 6 of 9 - Security UpdatesUnselect I wish to receive security updates via My Oracle Support.
    Click Next.
    g.My Oracle Support Username/Email Address Not SpecifiedClick Yes.
    h.Step 7 of 9 - Installation SummaryClick Install.
    i.Step 8 of 9 - Installation ProgressClick Next.
    j.Step 9 of 9 - Installation CompleteClick Finish.
  5. When the Fusion Middleware Configuration Wizard Quick Start displays, use the guidelines in the following table to configure WebLogic Server 12c (12.2.1):
    StepWindow/Page DescriptionChoices or Values
    a.Step 1 of 3 - ConfigurationFor Name, enter weblogic.
    For Password, enter welcome1.
    For Confirm Password, enter welcome1.
    Leave the other items as the default values.
    Click Create.
    b.Step 2 of 3 - Configuration ProgressClick Next.
    c.Step 3 of 3 - End of ConfigurationClick Finish.
    6. WebLogic Server 12c (12.2.1) is installed and ready to use.     
    More to follow..............
    Regards,Mineeketan

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