Supported Platforms

 

The following tables list the supported and required software and platforms for the following:

• Platforms Supported for BEA WebLogic Portal 4.0 with Service Pack 3

• Platforms Supported for BEA WebLogic Portal 4.0 with Service Pack 2

• Platforms Supported for BEA WebLogic Portal 4.0 with Service Pack 1

• Platforms Supported for BEA WebLogic Portal 4.0 for Original GA

 

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Platforms Supported for BEA WebLogic Portal 4.0 with Service Pack 3

Table 2-1 Supported Platforms, Environments, and Software Requirements for WebLogic Portal 4.0 with Service Pack 3

Requirement Type	Specification or Solution(s) Supported	Notes
Server platforms and operating systems	AIX 4.3.3, 5.1
	HP-UX 11.00, 11i
	Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
	Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation
	Red Hat Linux 7.2
	Solaris 8 and Solaris 9
Client platforms and operating systems for the E-Business Control Center	Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
	Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation
	Solaris 8 and Solaris 9
Server memory (RAM)	WebLogic Portal requires at least 512 MB of memory to install and run.
Server disk space	During installation, the server requires approximately 192 MB of temporary disk space. After installation, the server requires approximately 64 MB.	This quantity does not include requirements for the E-Business Control Center or the documentation files, which you can install on separate client systems.
Client memory (RAM)	E-Business Control Center client requires at least 512 MB of memory to install and run.
Client disk space	During installation, the E-Business Control Center requires approximately 180 MB of temporary disk space. After the installation, the E-Business Control Center requires approximately 60 MB.
Documentation disk space	The unzip operation for a local copy of the documentation files requires approximately 270 MB of temporary disk space. After the unzip operation completes, the documentation requires approximately 90 MB.
Application server	WebLogic Server 6.1 with Service Pack 4, Service Pack 5, or Service Pack 6.	Installation of WebLogic Portal 4.0 with Service Pack 3 and Rolling Patch 1 is required to run WebLogic Server 6.1 with Service Pack 5. Installation of WebLogic Portal 4.0 with Service Pack 3 and Rolling Patch 2 is required to run WebLogic Server 6.1 with Service Pack 6. Rolling Patch 1 and 2 for WebLogic Portal 4.0 with Service Pack 3 are available online from the BEA Download Center Web site.
Web servers	See Platform Support for Web servers in the WebLogic Server documentation on e-docs: http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E13222_01/wls/platforms/ index.html
Web browser/client	Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.x or higher.
	Netscape Communicator 4.7 or higher.
HTML	Version 4.0.
Desktop color depth and size	On Windows, a video driver that supports a minimum of 256 colors and 800x600 pixels is required for the InstallAnywhere installation procedures, the E-Business Control Center, and the sample JSP templates.

Table 2-5 lists the required Java 2 Software Development Kit for each supported operating system.

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Table 2-2 Supported Java 2 Software Development Kit for WebLogic Portal 4.0 with Service Pack 3

JDK Type	Operating System	Notes
Java 2 SDK, Standard Edition, v 1.3.1	All supported Microsoft Windows systems.	WebLogic Portal installer uses its own JRE. By default it is configured to use the Client VM. If you are using Cloudscape it defaults to the Classic VM. Once installed, WebLogic Portal is configured to use the Java 2 SDK, Standard Edition, v 1.3.1, which WebLogic Server installs in BEA_HOME\jdk131. The E-Business Control Center for Windows systems uses its own copy of the JRE that it installs in BEA_HOME\ebcc4.0\jre\bin.
Java 2 SDK, Standard Edition, v 1.3.1	All supported Solaris systems.	WebLogic Portal installer uses its own JRE. Once installed, WebLogic Portal is configured to use the Java 2 SDK, Standard Edition, v 1.3.1 with both the Client VM and Server VM, which WebLogic Server installs in BEA_HOME\jdk131.

 

Table 2-6 lists the database types, platforms, and drivers that WebLogic Portal supports

Table 2-3 Supported Database Types, Platforms, and Drivers for WebLogic Portal 4.0 with Service Pack 3

 

Database Type	JDBC Driver	Notes
Cloudscape 3.5.1		Cloudscape 3.5.1 is not certified for use with WebLogic Portal 4.0 on any supported UNIX system. Please see the Deployment Guide at http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E13218_01/wlp/docs40/ deploygd/oraclnew.htm for details about switching from the default Cloudscape configuration to Oracle. Cloudscape 3.5.1 is certified for use with WebLogic Portal 4.0 on supported Microsoft Windows systems. The Cloudscape 3.5.1 database that ships with the product is for demonstration purposes only. The demonstration version of Cloudscape allows only one database connection, hence is not suitable for production. To improve the response time of the bundled example portals, and experience WebLogic Portal performance at production standards, switch from the default Cloudscape database to other RDBMS systems that WebLogic Portal 4.0 supports. Instructions for switching from Cloudscape to other supported database types areavailable in theDeployment Guide.
DB2 7.2	DB2 7.2	The setup script for this database is copied to your system on installation of Service Pack 3.
Microsoft SQL Server 2000	WebLogic jDriver for this database type	The setup script for this database is copied to your system on installation of Service Pack 3. See the readme.txt file for instructions about configuring the WebLogic Portal environment for SQL Server 2000.
Oracle 8.1.7 Oracle 9i-	WebLogic jDriver Oracle Thin Driver jDriver and the latest thin driver for Oracle.	The setup script for this database is copied to your system on installation of Service Pack 3.
Sybase 11.9.2, 12.0	Sybase jConnect 5.2	The correct driver for Sybase 4.9.2 and 12.0 is jConnect 5.2 with patch level EBF_10105 installed.

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Platforms Supported for BEA WebLogic Portal 4.0 with Service Pack 2

Table 2-4 Supported Platforms, Environments, and Software Requirements for WebLogic Portal 4.0 with Service Pack 2

Requirement Type	Specification or Solution(s) Supported	Notes
Server platforms and operating systems	Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server on Intel systems
	Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation
	Solaris 8
	Solaris 2.7 and 2.6
	HP-UX 11.00, 11i
	Red Hat Linux 6.2, 7.1, and 7.2	Once installed, WebLogic Portal is configured to use the Java 2 SDK, Standard Edition, v 1.3.1 with the Client VM.
	AIX 4.3.3	IBM users must perform the workaround for CR 75747 as described in the Service Pack 2 release notes.
Client platforms and operating systems for the E-Business Control Center	Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
	Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation
	Solaris 8
Server memory (RAM)	WebLogic Portal requires at least 512 MB of memory to install and run.
Server disk space	During installation, the server requires approximately 192 MB of temporary disk space. After installation, the server requires approximately 64 MB.	This quantity does not include requirements for the E-Business Control Center or the documentation files, which you can install on separate client systems.
Client memory (RAM)	E-Business Control Center client requires at least 512 MB of memory to install and run.
Client disk space	During installation, the E-Business Control Center requires approximately 180 MB of temporary disk space. After the installation, the E-Business Control Center requires approximately 60 MB.
Documentation disk space	The unzip operation for a local copy of the documentation files requires approximately 270 MB of temporary disk space. After the unzip operation completes, the documentation requires approximately 90 MB.
Application server	WebLogic Server 6.1 with Service Pack 3.	Installation of WebLogic Portal 4.0 with Service Pack 2 with Rolling Patch 1 is required to run WebLogic Server 6.1 with Service Pack 3. Note: WebLogic Portal 4.0 Service Pack 2 with Rolling Patch 1 is supported for Win32, Solaris or HP-UX. 6.1 SP3 only. When installing WebLogic Server, you must install the samples as well. The samples include the required Cloudscape database. If you do not install the samples (the Cloudscape database), WebLogic Portal 4.0 will not start. WebLogic Server 6.1 with Service Pack 3 is available online from the WebLogic Server portion of the BEA Download Center Web site.
Web servers	See Platform Support for Web servers in the WebLogic Server documentation on e-docs: http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E13222_01/wls/platforms/ index.html
Web browser/client	Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher.
	Netscape Communicator 4.77 or higher for the Administration Tools.
	Netscape Communicator 4.7 or higher for the Commerce templates (wlcs Web application) and the Basic Portal Web application.
HTML	Version 3.2.
Desktop color depth and size	On Windows, a video driver that supports a minimum of 256 colors and 800x600 pixels is required for the InstallAnywhere installation procedures, the E-Business Control Center, and the sample JSP templates.

Table 2-5 lists the required Java 2 Software Development Kit for each supported operating system.

Table 2-5 Supported Java 2 Software Development Kit for WebLogic Portal 4.0 with Service Pack 2

JDK Type	Operating System	Notes
Java 2 SDK, Standard Edition, v 1.3.1	All supported Microsoft Windows systems.	WebLogic Portal installer uses its own JRE. By default it is configured to use the Client VM. If you are using Cloudscape it defaults to the Classic VM. Once installed, WebLogic Portal is configured to use the Java 2 SDK, Standard Edition, v 1.3.1. The E-Business Control Center for Windows systems uses its own copy of the JRE that it installs in BEA_HOME\ebcc4.0\jre\bin.
Java 2 SDK, Standard Edition, v 1.3.1	All supported Solaris systems.	WebLogic Portal installer uses its own JRE. Once installed, WebLogic Portal is configured to use the Java 2 SDK, Standard Edition, v 1.3.1 with both the Client VM and Server VM, which WebLogic Server installs in BEA_HOME\jdk131.
Java 2 SDK, Standard Edition, v 1.3.1	AIX 4.3.3	IBM users must perform the workaround for CR75747 as described in the Service Pack 2 release notes. Installation of WebLogic Portal does not specify a VM, so it will default to the Client VM.
Java 2 SDK, Standard Edition, v 1.3.1	Red Hat Linux 6.2, 7.1, and 7.2	Once installed, WebLogic Portal is configured to use the Java 2 SDK, Standard Edition, v 1.3.1 with the Client VM.
Java 2 SDK, Standard Edition, v 1.3.1 & Java 2 SDK, Standard Edition, v 1.3.1	HP-UX 11, 11i	Installation of WebLogic Portal does not specify a VM, so it will default to the Client VM.

Table 2-6 lists the database types, platforms, and drivers that WebLogic Portal supports

Table 2-6 Supported Database Types, Platforms, and Drivers for WebLogic Portal 4.0 with Service Pack 2

Database Type	JDBC Driver	Notes
Cloudscape 3.5.1		Cloudscape 3.5.1 is not certified for use with WebLogic Portal 4.0 on any supported UNIX system. Please see the Deployment Guide at http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E13218_01/wlp/docs40/ deploygd/oraclnew.htm for details about switching from the default Cloudscape configuration to Oracle.
Microsoft SQL Server 2000	WebLogic jDriver for this database type	The setup script for this database is copied to your system on installation of Service Pack 2. See the readme.txt file for instructions about configuring the WebLogic Portal environment for SQL Server 2000.
Microsoft SQL Server 7.0	WebLogic jDriver for this database type	The setup script for this database is copied to your system on installation of Service Pack 2. See the readme.txt file for instructions about configuring the WebLogic Portal environment for SQL Server 2000.
Oracle 8.1.7	WebLogic jDriver Oracle Thin Driver	The setup script for this database is copied to your system on installation of Service Pack 2. If you are using the Oracle 8.0.5 or 8.1.5 database, you must upgrade to Oracle 8.1.7 before migrating to Release 4.0 of WebLogic Portal. Following Oracle's recommendations, Release 4.0 uses LOBs (CLOBs and BLOBs) instead of LONG RAW data types. Note: Oracle has dropped support for 8.1.6 and is no longer fixing bugs for this release. It is recommended that you upgrade to Oracle 8.1.7.
DB2 7.2	DB2 7.2
Sybase 11.9.2 and 12.0	Sybase jConnect 5.2	The correct driver for Sybase 11.9.2 and 12.0 is jConnect 5.2 with the patch level EBF_10105 installed.

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Platforms Supported for BEA WebLogic Portal 4.0 with Service Pack 1

Table 2-7 Supported Platforms, Environments, and Software Requirements for WebLogic Portal 4.0 with Service Pack 1

Requirement Type	Specification or Solution(s) Supported	Notes
Server platforms and operating systems	Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server on Intel systems
	Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 5 on Intel systems
	Solaris 8 on SPARC systems
	Solaris 7 on SPARC systems
	HP-UX 11.00, 11i
	Red Hat Linux 6.2
	Red Hat Linux 7.1
	AIX 4.3.3	Requires Java 2 SDK, Standard Edition, v 1.3.0
	Compaq Tru64 5.1/Oracle 8.1.7 on Solaris 7
Client platforms and operating systems for the E-Business Control Center	Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional on Intel systems.
	Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 5 on Intel systems.
	Solaris 8 on SPARC systems
Server memory (RAM)	WebLogic Portal requires at least 512 MB of memory to install and run.
Server disk space	During installation, the server requires approximately 192 MB of temporary disk space. After installation, the server requires approximately 64 MB.	This quantity does not include requirements for the E-Business Control Center or the documentation files, which you can install on separate client systems.
Client memory (RAM)	E-Business Control Center client requires at least 512 MB of memory to install and run.
Client disk space	During installation, the E-Business Control Center requires approximately 180 MB of temporary disk space. After the installation, the E-Business Control Center requires approximately 60 MB.
Documentation disk space	The unzip operation for a local copy of the documentation files requires approximately 270 MB of temporary disk space. After the unzip operation completes, the documentation requires approximately 90 MB.
Application server	WebLogic Server 6.1 with Service Pack 1.	When installing WebLogic Server, you must install the samples as well. The samples include the required Cloudscape database. If you do not install the samples (the Cloudscape database), WebLogic Portal 4.0 will not start. Important: The required WebLogic Server service pack number is subject to change. WebLogic Server 6.1 with Service Pack 1 is available online from the WebLogic Server portion of the BEA Download Center Web site.
	WebLogic Server 6.1 with Service Pack 2.	Before installing this upgrade, consult WLP Patch and WLS SP Versions.
Web servers	See Platform Support for Web servers in the WebLogic Server documentation on e-docs: http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E13222_01/wls/platforms/ index.html
Web browser/client	Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher.
	Netscape Communicator 4.77 or higher for the Administration Tools.
	Netscape Communicator 4.7 or higher for the Commerce templates (wlcs Web application) and the Basic Portal Web application.
HTML	Version 3.2.
Desktop color depth and size	On Windows, a video driver that supports a minimum of 256 colors and 800x600 pixels is required for the InstallAnywhere installation procedures, the E-Business Control Center, and the sample JSP templates.

Table 2-5 lists the required Java 2 Software Development Kit for each supported operating system.

Table 2-8 Supported Java 2 Software Development Kit for WebLogic Portal 4.0 with Service Pack 1

JDK Type	Operating System	Notes
Java 2 SDK, Standard Edition, v 1.3.1	All supported Microsoft Windows systems.	The WebLogic Portal installer uses its own JRE. Once installed, WebLogic Portal is configured to use the Java 2 SDK, Standard Edition, v 1.3.1, which WebLogic Server installs in BEA_HOME\jdk131 The E-Business Control Center for Windows systems uses its own copy of the JRE that it installs in BEA_HOME\ebcc4.0\jre\bin.
Java 2 SDK, Standard Edition, v 1.3.1	All supported Solaris systems.	The WebLogic Portal installer uses its own JRE. Once installed, WebLogic Portal is configured to use the Java 2 SDK, Standard Edition, v 1.3.1 with the Java HotSpot Server VM, which WebLogic Server installs in BEA_HOME\jdk131
Java 2 SDK, Standard Edition, v 1.3.0	AIX 4.3.3

Table 2-6 lists the database types, platforms, and drivers that WebLogic Portal supports

Table 2-9 Supported Database Types, Platforms, and Drivers for WebLogic Portal 4.0 with Service Pack 1

Database Type	JDBC Driver	Notes
Cloudscape 3.5.1		Cloudscape 3.5.1 is not certified for use with WebLogic Portal 4.0 on any supported UNIX system. Please see the Deployment Guide at http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E13218_01/wlp/docs40/ deploygd/oraclnew.htm for details about switching from the default Cloudscape configuration to Oracle.
Microsoft SQL Server 2000	WebLogic jDriver for this database type	The setup script for this database is copied to your system on installation of Service Pack 1. See the readme.txt file for instructions about configuring the WebLogic Portal environment for SQL Server 2000.
Microsoft SQL Server 7.0	WebLogic jDriver for this database type	The setup script for this database is copied to your system on installation of Service Pack 1. See the readme.txt file for instructions about configuring the WebLogic Portal environment for SQL Server 2000.
Oracle 8.1.7	WebLogic jDriver for this database type	The setup script for this database is copied to your system on installation of Service Pack 1. For more information about the jDriver, refer to the WebLogic jDrivers online documentation at http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E13222_01/wls/docs61/ jdrivers.html. If you are using the Oracle 8.0.5 or 8.1.5 database, you must upgrade to Oracle 8.1.7 before migrating to Release 4.0 of WebLogic Portal. Following Oracle's recommendations, Release 4.0 uses LOBs (CLOBs and BLOBs) instead of LONG RAW data types.
DB2 7.1	DB2 7.1 Native with Fixpack 4
Sybase 12.0	Sybase jConnect 5.2

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Platforms Supported for BEA WebLogic Portal 4.0 for Original GA

Table 2-10 Supported Platforms, Environments, and Software Requirements for GA

Requirement Type	Specification or Solution(s) Supported	Notes
Server platforms and operating systems	Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server on Intel systems.
	Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 5 on Intel systems.
	Sun Solaris 8 on SPARC systems.
Client platforms and operating systems for the E-Business Control Center	Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional on Intel systems.
	Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 5 on Intel systems.
Server memory (RAM)	WebLogic Portal requires at least 512 MB of memory to install and run.
Server disk space	During installation, the server requires approximately 192 MB of temporary disk space. After installation, the server requires approximately 64 MB.	This quantity does not include requirements for the E-Business Control Center or the documentation files, which you can install on separate client systems.
Client memory (RAM)	E-Business Control Center client requires at least 512 MB of memory to install and run.
Client disk space	During installation, the E-Business Control Center requires approximately 180 MB of temporary disk space. After the installation, the E-Business Control Center requires approximately 60 MB.
Documentation disk space	The unzip operation for a local copy of the documentation files requires approximately 270 MB of temporary disk space. After the unzip operation completes, the documentation requires approximately 90 MB.
Application server	WebLogic Server 6.1 with Service Pack 1.	When installing WebLogic Server, you must install the samples as well. The samples include the required Cloudscape database. If you do not install the samples (the Cloudscape database), WebLogic Portal 4.0 will not start. Important: The required WebLogic Server service pack number is subject to change. WebLogic Server 6.1 with Service Pack 1 is available online from the WebLogic Server portion of the BEA Download Center Web site.
Web servers	See Platform Support for Web servers in the WebLogic Server documentation on e-docs: http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E13222_01/wls/platforms/ index.html
Web browser/client	Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher.
	Netscape Communicator 4.77 or higher for the Administration Tools.
	Netscape Communicator 4.7 or higher for the Commerce templates (wlcs Web application) and the Basic Portal Web application.
HTML	Version 3.2.
Desktop color depth and size	On Windows, a video driver that supports a minimum of 256 colors and 800x600 pixels is required for the InstallAnywhere installation procedures, the E-Business Control Center, and the sample JSP templates.

 

Table 2-11 lists the required Java 2 Software Development Kit for each supported operating system.

Table 2-11 Supported Java 2 Software Development Kit

JDK Type	Operating System	Notes
Java 2 SDK, Standard Edition, v 1.3.1.	All supported Microsoft Windows systems.	The WebLogic Portal installer uses its own JRE. Once installed, WebLogic Portal is configured to use the Java 2 SDK, Standard Edition, v 1.3.1, which WebLogic Server installs in BEA_HOME\jdk131 The E-Business Control Center for Windows systems uses its own copy of the JRE that it installs in BEA_HOME\ebcc4.0\jre\bin.
Java 2 SDK, Standard Edition, v 1.3.1	All supported Solaris systems.	The WebLogic Portal installer uses its own JRE. Once installed, WebLogic Portal is configured to use the Java 2 SDK, Standard Edition, v 1.3.1 with the Java HotSpot Server VM, which WebLogic Server installs in BEA_HOME\jdk131

Table 2-12 lists the database types, platforms, and drivers that WebLogic Portal supports.

Table 2-12 Supported Database Types, Platforms, and Drivers

Database Type	JDBC Driver	Notes
Cloudscape 3.5.1		Cloudscape 3.5.1 is not certified for use with WebLogic Portal 4.0 on any supported UNIX system. Please see the Deployment Guide at http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E13218_01/wlp/docs40/ deploygd/oraclnew.htm for details about switching from the default Cloudscape configuration to Oracle.
Microsoft SQL Server 2000	WebLogic jDriver for this database type	The setup script for this database is copied to your system on installation of WebLogic Server with Service Pack 1. See the readme.txt file for instructions about configuring the WebLogic Portal environment for SQL Server 2000.
Oracle 8.1.7	WebLogic jDriver for this database type	The setup script for this database is copied to your system on installation of WebLogic Server with Service Pack 1. For more information about the jDriver, refer to the WebLogic jDrivers online documentation at http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E13222_01/wls/docs61/ jdrivers.html. If you are using the Oracle 8.0.5 or 8.1.5 database, you must upgrade to Oracle 8.1.7 before migrating to Release 4.0 of WebLogic Portal. Following Oracle's recommendations, Release 4.0 uses LOBs (CLOBs and BLOBs) instead of LONG RAW data types.