1 Introduction

This chapter introduces Oracle Application Server Release Notes, 10g Release 2 (10.1.2). It includes the following topics:

• Section 1.1, "Latest Release Information"

• Section 1.2, "Purpose of this Document"

• Section 1.3, "Operating System Requirements"

• Section 1.4, "Certification Information"

• Section 1.5, "Licensing Information"

• Section 1.6, "Best Practices"

1.1 Latest Release Information

This document is accurate at the time of publication. Oracle will update the release notes periodically after the software release. You can access the latest information and additions to these release notes on the Oracle Technology Network at:

http://www.oracle.com/technology/documentation/

Oracle Application Server 10g Release 2 (10.1.2.0.0) does not include Oracle Application Server Forms Services, Oracle Application Server Reports Services, and Oracle Application Server Personalization. These will be added into the product with the Oracle Application Server 10g Release 2 (10.1.2.0.1) release. For release date information, contact your Oracle Sales Representative.

1.2 Purpose of this Document

This document contains the release information for Oracle Application Server 10g Release 2 (10.1.2). It describes differences between Oracle Application Server 10g Release 2 (10.1.2) and its documented functionality.

Oracle recommends you review its contents before installing, or working with the product.

1.3 Operating System Requirements

Oracle Application Server installation and configuration will not complete successfully unless users meet the hardware and software pre-requisite requirements before installation. See Oracle Application Server 10g Installation Guide for a complete list of operating system requirements.

1.4 Certification Information

The latest certification information for Oracle Application Server 10g Release 2 (10.1.2) is available at:

http://metalink.oracle.com

1.5 Licensing Information

Licensing information for Oracle Application Server 10g Release 2 (10.1.2) is available at:

http://oraclestore.oracle.com

Detailed information regarding license compliance for Oracle Application Server 10g Release 2 (10.1.2) is available at:

http://www.oracle.com/technology/products/ias/index.html

1.6 Best Practices

Oracle provides a Best Practices white paper. This document describes common practices around development and deployment of Oracle Application Server, common errors, and scenarios for using the product.

You can find the white paper on OTN at

http://www.oracle.com/technology/products/ias/index.html