Supported Configurations for WebLogic Server 6.1

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Bull/IBM pSeries with AIX 5L v5.2

Note: WebLogic Server 6.1 was retired November 14, 2006. See Supported Configurations.

General Information

To download supported releases for this platform, see Distribution and Installation Information.
For Information on Web servers supplied by third-party vendors that are supported by WebLogic Server 6.1, see Platform Support for Web Servers.
AIX is Bull/IBM's version of UNIX for pSeries servers. For information on AIX, go to IBM's website.
UDP_SENDSPACE buffer size defaults to 9216 (9k). WebLogic Server sends fragments up to 32K. Using a buffer size smaller than 32k may cause an IO Exception. Users should set the buffer size to 32 k. Use the following command:

no -o udp_sendspace=32768

Users will need to issue this command and then reboot WebLogic Server.

Supported Releases

This section lists the releases supported for this platform:

WebLogic 6.1 SP7

Operating System

AIX 5L V5.2

Required OS Patches

ML2

CPU

pSeries PowerPC, POWER4 1GHz or higher

RAM

Tested with 4 GB

Disk Space

Download file size: 188 MB

Supported Client JVM

JDK 1.3.1 32 bit SR7 (IY52512)
Java^TM 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.3.1) Classic VM (build 1.3.1, J2RE 1.3.1 IBM AIX build ca131-20040517 (JIT enabled: jitc))

Supported Server JVM

JDK 1.3.1 32 bit SR7 (IY52512)
Java^TM 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.3.1) Classic VM (build 1.3.1, J2RE 1.3.1 IBM AIX build ca131-20040517 (JIT enabled: jitc))

Performance Pack

Included.

`lib/aix/libmuxer.so`

Node Manager

Included.

`lib/aix/libnodemanager.so`

Oracle jDriver

For this Oracle Server version:

Oracle 8.1.7

These Oracle jDriver shared libraries are supported:

`lib/aix/oci817_8/libweblogicoci37.so lib/aix/oci817_8/libweblogicoxa37.so`

Oracle 9.2.0

`lib/aix/oci920_8/libweblogicoci37.so lib/aix/oci920_8/libweblogicoxa37.so`

Known issues for WebLogic 6.1 SP7

If you chose the Custom option to install either 1-Program Files or 2-Samples, when you start the examplesServer you may see a java.io.FileNotFoundException: file does not exit: WL_HOME/samples/examples/webapp exception in the admininstration console. You may disregard this error message.
The WebLogic nodemanager is not compatible with the IBM JSSE implementation shipped with the AIX JDK. If you use the node manager, remove the ibmjsse.jar from your $JAVAHOME/jre/lib/ext directory.
Weblogic server is not compatible with the IBM JAAS implementation. To implement and use the WebLogic JASS implementation, do one of the following:

Copy the $WL_HOME/lib/aix/.java.login.config file to your login home directory
Start WebLogic Server from the command line using the following Java property:

java.security.auth.login.config=$WL_HOME/lib/aix/.java.login.config

Installation Instructions for WebLogic 6.1 SP7

Use the following steps to download and install WebLogic Server 6.1 SP7:

For information on how to download WebLogic Server 6.1 SP7, see Distribution and Installation Information.

Select the AIX installer.

Use the installation instructions provided:

For GUI-Mode Installation, see http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E13222_01/wls/docs61/install/instprg.html
For Console-Mode, see http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E13222_01/wls/docs61/install/instcon.html

WebLogic 6.1 SP6

Operating System

AIX 5L V5.2

Required OS Patches

None.

CPU

pSeries PowerPC, POWER4 1GHz or higher

RAM

Tested with 4 GB

Disk Space

Download file size: 137 MB

Supported Client JVM

JDK 1.3.1 32 bit PTF 3 (IY49074)
Java^TM 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.3.1) Classic VM (build 1.3.1, J2RE 1.3.1 IBM AIX build ca131-20031021 (JIT enabled: jitc))

Supported Server JVM

JDK 1.3.1 32bit PTF 3 (IY49074)
Java^TM 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.3.1) Classic VM (build 1.3.1, J2RE 1.3.1 IBM AIX build ca131-20031021 (JIT enabled: jitc))

Performance Pack

Included.

`lib/aix/libmuxer.so`

Node Manager

Included.

`lib/aix/libnodemanager.so`

Oracle jDriver

For this Oracle Server version:

Oracle 8.1.7

These Oracle jDriver shared libraries are supported:

`lib/aix/oci817_8/libweblogicoci37.so lib/aix/oci817_8/libweblogicoxa37.so`

Oracle 9.0.1

`lib/aix/oci901_8/libweblogicoci37.so lib/aix/oci901_8/libweblogicoxa37.so`

Oracle 9.2.0

`lib/aix/oci920_8/libweblogicoci37.so lib/aix/oci920_8/libweblogicoxa37.so`

Known issues for WebLogic 6.1 SP6

Some TCP/IP network parameters will need tuning for cluster multicasting. Parameters such as udp_sendspace and udp_recvspace should be set to a minumum value of 40K.
The installer for this platform cannot automatically install the BEA web server plugins required to support 128 bit encryption. Please contact your BEA Customer Support Representative for information on how to download plugin support.
WebLogic 6.1 SP6 bundles IBM JDK 131 PTF3 32bit (APAR IY49074). However the ibmjsse.jar file isn't included to avoid an issue where the ibmjsse.jar file is not compatible with WebLogic's JSSE implemetation.

Installation Instructions for WebLogic 6.1 SP6

Use the following steps to download and install WebLogic Server 6.1 SP6:

For information on how to download WebLogic Server 6.1 SP6, see Distribution and Installation Information.

Select the AIX installer.

Use the installation instructions provided:

For GUI-Mode Installation, see http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E13222_01/wls/docs61/install/instprg.html
For Console-Mode, see http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E13222_01/wls/docs61/install/instcon.html

WebLogic 6.1 SP5

Operating System

AIX 5L V5.2

Required OS Patches

None.

CPU

pSeries PowerPC, POWER3 450MHz or higher

pSeries PowerPC, POWER4 1GHz or higher

RAM

Tested with 4 GB

Disk Space

Download file size: 118,120 KB

Supported Client JVM

JDK 1.3.1 32bit PTF 3 (IY140440)
Java^TM 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.3.1) Classic VM (build 1.3.1, J2RE 1.3.1 IBM AIX build ca131-20030329 (JIT enabled: jitc))

Supported Server JVM

JDK 1.3.1 32bit PTF 3 (IY140440)
Java^TM 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.3.1) Classic VM (build 1.3.1, J2RE 1.3.1 IBM AIX build ca131-20030329 (JIT enabled: jitc))

Performance Pack

Included.

`lib/aix/libmuxer.so`

Node Manager

Included.

`lib/aix/libnodemanager.so`

Oracle jDriver

For this Oracle Server version:

Oracle 9.2.0

These Oracle jDriver shared libraries are supported:

`lib/aix/oci920_8/libweblogicoci37.so lib/aix/oci920_8/libweblogicoxa37.so`

Installation Instructions for WebLogic 6.1 SP5

Download weblogic610sp5_aix.bin file and CR104985_610sp5_aix.jar file from http://commerce.bea.com/support/supportversions.jsp?file=/products/weblogicserver/support/support.html.

Install weblogic610sp5_aix.bin using the instructions at the following links:

http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E13222_01/wls/docs61/install/instprg.html#1040228

http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E13222_01/wls/docs61/install/instcon.html#1008419

Copy the CR104985_610sp5_aix.jar patch file to your installation.

One method would be to copy the file to your WL_HOME/lib directory. If you prefer not to install your patches in WL_HOME/lib, you can create a patch directory, such as WL_HOME/patches, and copy the files to the patch directory.

Unjar the CR104985_610sp5_aix.jar patch file. It contains updated Apache plug-in shared objects and will replace the existing shared object files in your WL_HOME/lib/aix directory.

If you used the patch directory, unjar the CR104985_610sp5_aix.jar patch file and manually copy the files from your WL_HOME/patches directory to your WL_HOME/lib/aix directory.

Known issues for WebLogic 6.1 SP5

Some TCP/IP network parameters will need tuning for cluster multicasting. Parameters such as udp_sendspace and udp_recvspace should be set to a minumum value of 40K.
The installer for this platform cannot automatically install the BEA web server plugins required to support 128 bit encryption. Please contact your BEA Customer Support Representative for information on how to download plugin support.
WebLogic 6.1 SP5 bundles IBM JDK 131 PTF3 32bit (APAR IY140440). However the ibmjsse.jar file isn't included to avoid an issue where the ibmjsse.jar file is not compatible with WebLogic's JSSE implemetation.
Use the chmod command and set the execute bit for the following files:

$WLHOME/lib/linux/i686/wlkeytool

$WLHOME/lib/linux/i686/wlauth

WebLogic 6.1 SP4

Operating System

AIX 5L V5.2

Required OS Patches

None

CPU

pSeries PowerPC, POWER3 450MHz or higher

pSeries PowerPC, POWER4 1GHz or higher

RAM

Tested with 4 GB

Disk Space

280 MB after installation

Supported Client JVM

JDK 1.3.1 32bit PTF 2 (IY33957)
Java^TM 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.3.1) Classic VM (build 1.3.1, J2RE 1.3.1 IBM AIX build ca131-20021102 (JIT enabled: jitc))

Supported Server JVM

JDK 1.3.1 32bit PTF 2 (IY33957)
Java^TM 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.3.1) Classic VM (build 1.3.1, J2RE 1.3.1 IBM AIX build ca131-20021102 (JIT enabled: jitc))

Performance Pack

Included.

`lib/aix/libmuxer.so`

Node Manager

Included

`lib/aix/libNodeManager.so`

Oracle jDriver

For this Oracle Server version:

Oracle 9.2.0

These Oracle jDriver shared libraries are supported:

`lib/aix/oci920_8/libweblogicoci37.so`

`lib/aix/oci920_8/libweblogicoca37.so`

Download Instructions for IBM JDK 1.3.1 32bit PTF 2

Use the following steps to download IBM JDK 1.3.1 32bit PTF 2:

Download IBM JDK 1.3.1 32bit PTF 2 from the following site:

http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/aix.fdc

Set the search criteria to the following:

OS level: AIX 5.2
Search By: APAR number or abstract
Search String: IY33957

WebLogic Server 6.1 SP4 Installation Instructions

Use the following steps to download and install WebLogic Server 6.1 SP4:

For information on how to download WebLogic Server 6.1 SP4, see Distribution and Installation Information.

Select the AIX installer.

Use the installation instructions provided:

For GUI-Mode Installation, see http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E13222_01/wls/docs61/install/instprg.html#1040228
For Console-Mode, see http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E13222_01/wls/docs61/install/instcon.html#1008419

Operating System	AIX 5L V5.2
Required OS Patches	ML2
CPU	pSeries PowerPC, POWER4 1GHz or higher
RAM	Tested with 4 GB
Disk Space	Download file size: 188 MB
Supported Client JVM	JDK 1.3.1 32 bit SR7 (IY52512) Java^TM 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.3.1) Classic VM (build 1.3.1, J2RE 1.3.1 IBM AIX build ca131-20040517 (JIT enabled: jitc))
Supported Server JVM	JDK 1.3.1 32 bit SR7 (IY52512) Java^TM 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.3.1) Classic VM (build 1.3.1, J2RE 1.3.1 IBM AIX build ca131-20040517 (JIT enabled: jitc))
Performance Pack	Included.	`lib/aix/libmuxer.so`
Node Manager	Included.	`lib/aix/libnodemanager.so`
Oracle jDriver	For this Oracle Server version: Oracle 8.1.7	These Oracle jDriver shared libraries are supported: `lib/aix/oci817_8/libweblogicoci37.so lib/aix/oci817_8/libweblogicoxa37.so`
Oracle jDriver	Oracle 9.2.0	`lib/aix/oci920_8/libweblogicoci37.so lib/aix/oci920_8/libweblogicoxa37.so`