Upgrade Planning Guide

Introduction

WebLogic Platform Terminology

Roadmap for Upgrading WebLogic Platform

Before You Upgrade Your Systems

Backing Up Applications and Domains

Backing Up Node Manager Files

Choosing an Upgrade Installation Method

Choosing an Upgrade Path for Your Applications to the Latest Service Pack

Upgrading an Existing Domain to the Latest Service Pack

Creating a New Domain and Deploying Applications Into It

SDKs Bundled with WebLogic Platform 8.1

Upgrading Silent Configuration Scripts

Upgrading WebLogic Server Plug-Ins

Roadmap for Upgrading to WebLogic Platform 8.1 SP6

Summary of Required SP6 Upgrade Procedures for WebLogic Platform 8.1

Upgrading WebLogic Platform Applications to SP6

If You Are Upgrading an Existing WebLogic Platform Domain

If You Are Creating a New Domain and Deploying Your Applications to It

Roadmap for Upgrading to WebLogic Platform 8.1 SP5

Summary of Required SP5 Upgrade Procedures for WebLogic Platform 8.1

Upgrading WebLogic Platform Applications to SP5

If You Are Upgrading an Existing WebLogic Platform Domain

If You Are Creating a New Domain and Deploying Your Applications to It

Roadmap for Upgrading to WebLogic Platform 8.1 SP4

Summary of Required SP4 Upgrade Procedures for WebLogic Platform 8.1

Upgrading WebLogic Platform Applications to SP4

If You Are Upgrading an Existing WebLogic Platform Domain

If You Are Creating a New Domain and Deploying Your Applications to It

Roadmap for Upgrading to WebLogic Platform 8.1 SP3

Summary of Required SP3 Upgrade Procedures for WebLogic Platform 8.1

Upgrading WebLogic Platform Applications to SP3

If You Are Upgrading an Existing WebLogic Platform Domain

If You Are Creating a New Domain and Deploying Your Applications to It

Roadmap for Upgrading to WebLogic Platform 8.1 SP2

Roadmap for Upgrading to WebLogic Platform 8.1

FAQ for Upgrading WebLogic Platform

General SP6 Upgrade

General SP5 Upgrade

General SP4 Upgrade

General SP3 Upgrade

WebLogic Server

WebLogic Workshop

WebLogic Portal

WebLogic Integration

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