1 Planning the Oracle Data Integrator Installation

Learn how to prepare your system before you install Oracle Data Integrator.

Understand the information in this chapter thoroughly to minimize issues during product installation and configuration.

This chapter includes the following sections:

1.1 About Oracle Data Integrator Installation

Learn about installing Oracle Data Integrator in the standard topology, when upgrading a domain, or when extending a domain.

This topic the following topics:

1.1.1 Using the Standard Installation Topology as a Starting Point

Use the standard installation topology when installing Oracle Data Integrator. Other starting point topologies are available.

This guide helps you create the standard installation topologies for Oracle Data Integrator (Understanding the Oracle Data Integrator Standard Installation Topologies). The Java EE Agent topology (Understanding the Standard Installation Topology for the Java EE Agent) can be extended to be highly available and secure, making it suitable for a production system.

A standard installation topology represents a sample topology for this product; it is not the only topology that is supported. For more information, see Understanding the Standard Installation Topology.

1.1.2 Using this Document in an Upgrade Scenario

Install Oracle Data Integrator when you are updating the product.

If you are installing Oracle Data Integrator as part of an upgrade procedure, follow the instructions in this book to install the software, but do not run the Configuration Wizard to create a WebLogic domain.

After the software is installed, refer to Upgrading Oracle Data Integrator.

1.1.3 Using this Document to Create a Domain

Learn how to create a domain when no other Oracle Fusion Middleware product is installed on your system.

It is assumed that no other Oracle Fusion Middleware product is installed on your system. All of the instructions for installation and domain creation are based on this assumption.

In the event that you already have other Oracle Fusion Middleware products installed on your system (for example, you are creating the Java EE agent topology and you already have Oracle Fusion Middleware Infrastructure installed with a domain that is up and running), the same instructions can be used to extend your existing domain. For details, see "Installing Multiple Products in the Same Domain" in Planning an Installation of Oracle Fusion Middleware.

If you are creating a new domain but your needs do not match the instructions given in the procedure, be sure to make your selections accordingly and refer to the supporting documentation for additional details.

1.2 Understanding Oracle Data Integrator Run-Time Agents

An Oracle Data Integrator agent can be one of three different kinds: Java EE, standalone, or standalone collocated.

Oracle Data Integrator includes the following three types of agents:

  • Java EE

  • Standalone

  • Standalone collocated

For information about these run-time agent types, see Run-Time Agent.

1.3 Using Oracle Data Integrator Studio

Oracle Data Integrator Studio (ODI Studio) is a developer's interface for configuring and managing Oracle Data Integrator (ODI)

To learn how to use ODI Studio to configure and manage your ODI topology, see Configuring Oracle Data Integrator Studio.

1.4 Understanding Oracle Data Integrator Topology

An Oracle Data Integrator topology is the physical and logical representation of the Oracle Data Integrator architecture and components.

Before you can begin developing using Oracle Data Integrator, you must first set up an Oracle Data Integrator topology, which is the physical and logical representation of the Oracle Data Integrator architecture and components. The Oracle Data Integrator topology defines where to find the sources and targets of the data that you are integrating.

Note that this topology is not the same as the standard installation topology, which is the layout of files installed and configured on your computer by the Oracle Universal Installer and the configuration wizard.

More information about the Oracle Data Integrator topology can be found in Setting up a Topology.

1.5 Understanding the Oracle Data Integrator Standard Installation Topologies

Learn how to install and configure a standard installation topology for Oracle Data Integrator.

You can install and configure any of the following Oracle Data Integrator standard installation topologies:

For procedure details, see Installing and Configuring the Standard Installation Topology.

This topic incudes the following tasks:

1.5.1 Understanding the Standard Installation Topology for the Java EE Agent

Learn about the standard installation topology for Oracle Data Integrator Java EE agent.

Figure 1-1 shows the standard installation topology for Oracle Data Integrator Java EE agent.

Figure 1-1 Standard Installation Topology for the Java EE Agent

Installation topology for Java EE agent

This topology represents a standard WebLogic Server domain that contains an Administration Server and a Managed Server on which the Infrastructure and Java EE agent are deployed. The Managed Server is targeted to a machine inside a cluster. The domain is configured on a single host and requires a supported database where the required Fusion Middleware schemas are installed.

Note:

'The infrastructure can use more than one machine for scalability and high-availability considerations. See Preparing Your Environment For High Availability for more information.

All elements in this standard installation topology illustration are described in Table 1-1.

Table 1-1 Description of the Elements in the Java EE Standard Installation Topology

Element Description and Links to Additional Documentation

APPHOST

Standard term used in Oracle documentation referring to the computer that is hosting the application tier.

DBHOST

Standard term used in Oracle documentation referring to the computer that is hosting the database.

WebLogic Domain

A logically related group of Java components (in this case, the administration Server, Managed Servers, and other related software components).

For more information, see What is an Oracle WebLogic Server Domain.

Administration Server

The central control entity of a domain which maintains the domain's configuration objects and distributes configuration changes to Managed Servers.

For more information, see "What is the Administration Server" in Understanding Oracle Fusion Middleware.

Enterprise Manager

Oracle Enterprise Manager Fusion Middleware Control.

For more information, see "Oracle Enterprise Manager Fusion Middleware Control" in Understanding Oracle Fusion Middleware.

Cluster

A collection of multiple WebLogic Server instances running simultaneously and working together.

For more information, see Understanding Managed Servers and Managed Server Clusters.

Machine

Logical representation of the computer that hosts one or more WebLogic Server instances (servers). Machines are also the logical glue between WebLogic Managed Servers and the Node Manager; in order to start or stop a Managed Server with Node Manager, the Managed Server must be associated with a machine.

Managed Server

Host for your applications, application components, Web services, and their associated resources.

For more information, see Understanding Managed Servers and Managed Server Clusters.

Infrastructure

Collection of services that include the following:

  • Metadata repository (MDS). This contains metadata for Oracle Fusion Middleware components, such as the Oracle Application Developer Framework. For more information, see What is the Metadata Repository?

  • Oracle Application Developer Framework (Oracle ADF)

  • Oracle Web Services Manager (OWSM)

Java EE Agent

The Java EE agent.

For more information about Java EE agents, see Run-Time Agent.

1.5.2 Understanding the Standard Installation Topology for the Standalone Agent

Learn about the standard installation topology for the standalone agent.

Figure 1-2 shows the standard installation topology for the standalone agent.

Figure 1-2 Standard Installation Topology for the Standalone Agent

Installation topology for standalone agent

This topology represents a standalone agent configured in a standalone domain, managed by the WebLogic Management Framework. The domain is configured on a single host and requires a supported database where the required Fusion Middleware schemas are installed.

All elements in this standard installation topology illustration are described in Table 1-2.

Table 1-2 Description of the Elements in the Standalone Agent Standard Installation Topology

Element Description and Links to Additional Documentation

APPHOST

Standard term used in Oracle documentation referring to the computer that is hosting the application tier.

DBHOST

Standard term used in Oracle documentation referring to the computer that is hosting the database.

Standalone Domain

A container for system components, such as Oracle HTTP Server or Oracle Data Integrator standalone agents.

For more information, see What is a Standalone Domain?.

System Component

A manageable process that is not deployed in a Java application container.

For more information, see What is a System Component?.

1.5.3 Understanding the Standard Installation Topology for the Standalone Collocated Agent

Learn about the standard installation topology for the standalone collocated agent.

Figure 1-3 shows the standard installation topology for the standalone collocated agent.

Figure 1-3 Standard Installation Topology for the Standalone Collocated Agent

Installation topology for standalone collocated agent

This standard installation topology represents a standalone agent configured in a WebLogic domain, managed by an Administration Server. The domain is configured on a single host and requires a supported database where the required Fusion Middleware schemas are installed.

All elements in this standard installation topology illustration are described in Table 1-3.

Table 1-3 Description of the Elements in the Standalone Collocated Agent Standard Installation Topology

Element Description and Links to Additional Documentation

APPHOST

Standard term used in Oracle documentation referring to the computer that is hosting the application tier.

DBHOST

Standard term used in Oracle documentation referring to the computer that is hosting the database.

Administration Server

The central control entity of a domain which maintains the domain's configuration objects and distributes configuration changes to Managed Servers.

For more information, see What is the Administration Server?.

Enterprise Manager

Oracle Enterprise Manager Fusion Middleware Control.

For more information, see Oracle Enterprise Manager Fusion Middleware Control.

Machine

Logical representation of the computer that hosts one or more WebLogic Server instances (servers). Machines are also the logical glue between WebLogic Managed Servers and the Node Manager; in order to start or stop a Managed Server with Node Manager, the Managed Server must be associated with a machine.

System Component

A standalone process that is managed by the WebLogic Management Framework.

For more information, see What is a System Component?.

1.6 Installing and Configuring the Standard Installation Topology

Install and configure the standard Oracle Data Integrator topology.

This guide provides all the steps required to install and configure the standard Oracle Data Integrator topology. Within the procedures, the guide also provides references information you can use if you want to create a slightly modified version of this topology.

Table 1-4 show the steps required to install and configure the topology.

Table 1-4 Oracle Data Integrator Installation Roadmap

Task Description Documentation

Verify your system environment

Before beginning the installation, verify that the minimum system and network requirements are met.

See Verifying Certification and System Requirements.

Prepare your system for installation.

Verify that the necessary environment variables are set, and you have identified a proper installation user.

See Prepare Your System for Installation.

Determine your installation directories

Verify that the directories that will need to be created can be created or accessed by the installer, and exist on systems that meet the minimum requirements.

  • The Java EE and standalone colocated agent must be installed into an existing Oracle Home directory containing Oracle Fusion Middleware Infrastructure.

  • The standalone agent must be installed into a new, empty Oracle Home directory.

See Understanding the Recommended Directory Structure.

Install a certified JDK.

The installation program for the distribution requires a certified JDK present on your system.

See Installing a JDK.

Install and configure a database.

To configure your domain, you must have access to a certified database that is properly configured for schemas required by the Oracle Data Integrator.

See Installing a Database and Database Schemas.

Obtain the appropriate distribution

Obtain the Oracle Data Integrator product distribution for installation.

If you are creating a Java EE or standalone colocated agent, you must also obtain and install the Oracle Fusion Middleware Infrastructure product distribution prior to installing Oracle Data Integrator.

See Obtaining the Necessary Product Distributions.

Install the software

Installing software transfers the software to your system and creates the Oracle home directory.

See Installing Oracle Data Integrator.

Create the Master and Work Repository schemas.

Use the Repository Creation Utility (RCU) to create the Master and Work Repository database schemas.

See Creating the Master and Work Repository Schemas.

Create the physical domain

Use ODI Studio to create the physical agent.

See Configuring Oracle Data Integrator Studio to create the physical agent.

Create and configure your domain.

Use the configuration wizard to create and configure your domain.

See Configuring the Domain for the Java EE Agent to create the topology for a Java EE agent.

See Configuring the Domain for the Standalone Agent to create the topology for a standalone agent.

See Configuring the Domain for the Standalone Collocated Agent to create the topology for a standalone colocated agent.

Administer and prepare your domain for high availability

Discover additional tools and resources to administer your domain.

If you have configured a Java EE agent, you can also prepare and configure your domain to be highly available.

See Configuring an Oracle Data Integrator New Domain.

1.7 Obtaining the Necessary Product Distributions

Learn about the pre-requisites to create a Java EE or standalone collocated agent.

To create a Java EE or standalone collocated agent, you must first install Oracle Fusion Middleware Infrastructure to create an Oracle home directory. See Installing and Configuring the Oracle Fusion Middleware Infrastructure.

The Oracle Data Integrator distribution contains the products and feature sets described in Understanding Oracle Data Integrator Distribution.