This chapter provides an overview of Oracle Fusion Middleware Application Adapters for Oracle WebLogic Server 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.3.0). It contains the following topics:
The Oracle Fusion Middleware Application Adapters CD for Oracle WebLogic Server enables you to install packaged application adapters.
Packaged application adapters integrate Oracle WebLogic Server with various packaged applications such as SAP R/3 and Siebel. These adapters include Oracle Fusion Middleware Application Adapter for PeopleSoft, Oracle Fusion Middleware Application Adapter for SAP R/3, Oracle Fusion Middleware Application Adapter for Siebel, and Oracle Fusion Middleware Application Adapter for J.D. Edwards OneWorld.
Table 1-1 describes the packaged application adapters.
Table 1-1 Oracle Fusion Middleware Application Adapters for Packaged Applications
| Adapter | Description |
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Oracle Fusion Middleware Application Adapter for J.D. Edwards OneWorld |
Provides comprehensive, bidirectional, and standards-based connectivity to J.D.Edwards OneWorld applications. |
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Oracle Fusion Middleware Application Adapter for PeopleSoft |
Provides comprehensive, bidirectional, and standards-based connectivity to PeopleSoft applications. |
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Oracle Fusion Middleware Application Adapter for Siebel |
Connects Oracle WebLogic Server to a Siebel system by providing unique features that minimize the implementation effort. |
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Oracle Fusion Middleware Application Adapter for SAP R/3 |
Connects Oracle WebLogic Server to an SAP R/3 system through Oracle Fusion Middleware Application Adapter for SAP R/3 to provide connectivity and integration with an SAP R/3 system. |
Packaged application adapters can be deployed as a:
J2CA 1.0 resource adapter and test servlet for J2CA deployments
Web services servlet within Oracle WebLogic Server, which is known as Oracle WebLogic Server Adapter Business Services Engine (BSE)
Oracle WebLogic Server Adapter Application Explorer (Application Explorer) is also provided to configure Oracle WebLogic Server Application Adapters for packaged applications (for J2CA and BSE deployments).
The following sections describe the system requirements for installing Oracle Fusion Middleware Application Adapters:
Table 1-2 lists the hardware requirements for the computer where the Oracle Fusion Middleware Application Adapters are installed.
The following section describes the Oracle Fusion Middleware Application Adapters software requirements:
Note:
The supported systems and platforms vary for Oracle Fusion Middleware Application Adapters on an individual adapter level. For example, the Oracle Fusion Middleware Application Adapter for SAP R/3 does not support the Windows 2008 (64-bit) operating system.For more information on supported systems and platforms for Oracle Fusion Middleware Application Adapters, see Supported EIS Systems.
Table 1-3 lists the operating system requirements for the computer where Oracle Fusion Middleware Application Adapters can be installed.
Table 1-3 Operating System Requirements
| Platform Type | Platform List | 32- or 64-bit | JDK Version |
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Windows |
Intel x86 Microsoft Windows 2003 SP2/R2+ |
32-bit |
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x64 Windows 2003 with SP2/R2+ |
64-bit |
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Intel x86 Windows Server 2008 |
32-bit |
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x64 Windows Server 2008 |
64-bit |
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Solaris |
Sun Solaris Sparc 2.9 |
64-bit |
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Sun Solaris Sparc 2.10 |
64-bit |
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HP |
PA-RISC HP UX 11i 11.23, 11.31 |
64-bit |
HP JDK 1.6.0.02 (64-bit) |
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Itanium-2 HP UX 11.23, 11.31 |
64-bit |
HP JDK 1.6.0.02 (64-bit) |
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Linux |
Intel x86 RedHat Linux EL 4 (UL7+) |
32-bit |
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Intel x86 RedHat Linux EL 5.x (UL2) |
32-bit |
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x64 RedHat Linux EL 4 (UL7+) |
64-bit |
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x64 RedHat Linux EL 5.x (UL2+) |
64-bit |
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Intel SUSE 10 |
32-bit |
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x64 SUSE10 |
64-bit |
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Intel Oracle Enterprise Linux 4 (UL7+) |
32-bit |
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Intel Oracle Enterprise Linux 5.x (UL2+) |
32-bit |
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x64 Oracle Enterprise Linux 4 (UL7+) |
64-bit |
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x64 Oracle Enterprise Linux 5.x (UL2+) |
64-bit |
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AIX |
IBM Power AIX 5L (5.3 ML01+) |
64-bit |
IBM 1.6 SR2 (64-bit) |
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IBM Power AIX 6.1 |
64-bit |
IBM 1.6 SR2 (64-bit) |
This section indicates which combinations of releases and system platforms are supported for the following EIS systems:
iWay Software released the SAP R/3 adapter for SAP Java Connector (JCo) version 2.1.8 in 2007. The SAP JCO 2.1.8 / 2.1.9 support is limited to Java 1.4 JVM support. Note that while SAP has extended the life of the 2.x JCo until 2013, iWay Software can only support this connector for SUN JVM 1.4 under the terms of SAP note 549268. SAP has released the SAP Java Connector 3 (JCo) for Java 1.5 and 1.6 support. iWay Software has also released the SAP R/3 adapter (using SAPJCo 3.x) and recommends that all customers migrate to this version to take advantage of the speed and stability that is offered by JCo 3.x and the new features that have been added to the adapter. The new release of the SAP R/3 adapter contains all of the previous adapter fixes and new feature enhancements. For more information about migrating existing application artifacts (BPEL, Mediator, ESB, and OSB) and installing the Oracle Fusion Middleware Application Adapter for SAP R/3 (using SAP JCo 3.x), see Appendix C, "Configuring Oracle Fusion Middleware Application Adapter for SAP R/3 (SAP JCo 3.x)".
Oracle Fusion Middleware Application Adapter for SAP R/3 (using SAP JCo 3.x) is developed with Java 1.5 and also certified on Java 1.6. Note that if the SAP R/3 adapter is deployed to an application server, the application server must also use Java 1.5 or higher. It is recommended to upgrade to the new version of the SAP R/3 adapter in 2010 to provide ongoing support, maintenance, and enhancements. For specific releases of SAP JCo 3.x, see SAP note 1077727.
iWay Software has separately announced the advanced notification of End Of Support (EOS) for the SAP R/3 adapter (using SAP JCo 2.1.x) effective 12/31/2011. 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.3.0) is the last supported release for the SAP R/3 adapter (using SAP Jco 2.1.x). It is recommended that you begin migrating to the SAP R/3 adapter (using SAP JCo 3.x) starting with 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.3.0). This is the only Oracle release where both versions of the SAP R/3 adapters are supported. The SAP R/3 adapter (using SAP JCo 2.1.x) adapter is not supported in any future releases as well as after 12/31/2011.
The following SAP R/3 platforms are supported by the Oracle Fusion Middleware Application Adapter for SAP R/3 (using SAP JCo 2.1.x):
SAP R/3 Enterprise 47x100
SAP R/3 Enterprise 47x200
mySAP ERP Central Component (ECC) 5.0, deployed on SAP NetWeaver 2004
mySAP ERP Central Component (ECC) 6.0, deployed on SAP NetWeaver 2004s
SAP Java Connector (SAP JCo) Version 2.1.9
Notes:
SAP JCo Version 2.1.8 is no longer supported by SAP. SAP recommends using SAP JCo Version 2.1.9. For more information, see the SAP Note #1257539 in the SAP Service Marketplace.
For 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.3.0), the Oracle Fusion Middleware Application Adapter for SAP R/3 supports SAP JCo Version 2.1.9.
SAP JCo Version 2.1.9 is not supported on the Windows 64-bit platform. The JCo API does not support this platform.
The Oracle Fusion Middleware Application Adapter for SAP R/3 does not support any versions of Apple Mac Operating Systems.
Release versions may vary by product component. In addition, SAP functions may vary by SAP product version and support package.
The following SAP R/3 platforms are supported by the Oracle Fusion Middleware Application Adapter for SAP R/3 (using SAP JCo 3.x):
SAP R/3 Enterprise 47x100
SAP R/3 Enterprise 47x200
mySAP ERP Central Component (ECC) 5.0, deployed on SAP NetWeaver 2004
mySAP ERP Central Component (ECC) 6.0, deployed on SAP NetWeaver 2004s
SAP Java Connector (SAP JCo) Version 3.0.5
The following operating systems are supported by the Oracle Fusion Middleware Application Adapter for SAP R/3 (using SAP JCo 3.x):
Windows 32-bit (Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008)
Windows 64-bit (Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008)
Linux (Intel processor only) - (32-bit and 64-bit)
HP-UX PA-RISC - (64-bit only)
HP-UX Itanium - (64-bit only)
Solaris - (64-bit only)
AIX - (64-bit only)
For supported JVM information that corresponds to each operating system, see the SAP Note #1077727 in the SAP Service Marketplace.
Note:
The Oracle JRockit JVM is not supported by SAP JCo 3.0.5.The following PeopleSoft platforms are supported by the Oracle Fusion Middleware Application Adapter for PeopleSoft:
| Adapter Platform | PeopleSoft Platform | PeopleSoft Release | PeopleTools Release Level |
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| List of platforms in Table 1-3, "Operating System Requirements" | All PeopleSoft supported platforms (for example, Windows, Solaris, AIX, and so on) | 8.1 | 8.16.03 - 8.22 |
| 8.4 | 8.40.05 - 8.50 |
The following Siebel platforms are supported by the Oracle Fusion Middleware Application Adapter for Siebel:
| Adapter Platform | Siebel Platform | Siebel Release | API |
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| List of platforms in Table 1-3, "Operating System Requirements" | Windows | 6.0.1 - 6.2 | COM |
| Windows | 6.3 - 8.0 | Java Data Bean | |
| Solaris | 6.0.1 - 8.0 | Java Data Bean | |
| AIX | 6.3 - 8.0 | Java Data Bean |
The following J.D. Edwards OneWorld platforms are supported by the Oracle Fusion Middleware Application Adapter for J.D. Edwards OneWorld:
| Adapter Platform | J.D. Edwards OneWorld Platform | J.D. Edwards OneWorld Product and Release |
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| List of platforms in Table 1-3, "Operating System Requirements" | Windows, AS400, HP 9000/B, Sun or IBM RS/6000 |
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