Install, Patch, and Upgrade 12.1.3

Prepare for Upgrade

Complete preparation tasks before upgrading

• Understand new and changed features of Oracle Fusion Middleware Release 12c (12.1.3)
• Understand new and changed upgrade concepts (including the 12c upgrade topologies)
• Develop a backup and recovery strategy
• Develop an upgrade strategy
• Review the supported upgrade starting points of your 12c (12.1.3) Fusion Middleware components
• Upgrade and prepare your databases

Get Started

Gather tools and install software.

• Download and install the 12c software
• Obtain the installation, configuration, and upgrade tools

Upgrade Installed Products

Complete upgrade steps for installed product components.

• Infrastructure (WebLogic Server and Oracle HTTP Server)
• SOA Suite and Business Process Management
• WebLogic Server and Coherence (Standalone)
• Data Integrator
• HTTP Server (Standalone)

Troubleshoot Your Upgrade

• Upgrade Assistant: General Troubleshooting Guidelines