Preface

This guide provides an overview of the Oracle Application Integration Architecture (AIA) Foundation Pack installation and upgrade processes.

Audience

This document is intended for users installing Oracle Application Integration Architecture (AIA) Foundation Pack 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.6.x). It is also intended for users upgrading from Foundation Pack 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.4.0/11.1.1.5.0) to Foundation Pack 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.6.x).

Using This Guide

Follow the steps mentioned while installing Oracle AIA for a faster and smoother installation.

Search for Required verifications before starting AIA 11g Foundation Pack Installation [ID 1298426.1] on http://support.oracle.com and perform the required pre-installation checks.
Access the latest Oracle Fusion Middleware Installation and Upgrade Guide for Oracle Application Integration Architecture Foundation Pack 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.6.3) on Oracle Technology Network at http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/index.html.
Review the release notes for Oracle Application Integration Architecture Foundation Pack 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.6.3) available on Oracle Technology Network at http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/middleware/docs/aiasoarelnotes-196861.html.
Check hardware requirements.
Fulfill software requirements.
Complete the Installer Interview section for Foundation Pack.
Fulfill pre-installation configurations.
Install Foundation Pack.
Verify installation.
Install Reference Process Models.

If you are migrating from Foundation Pack 2.4 or 2.5, see Oracle Fusion Middleware Migration Guide for Oracle Application Integration Architecture Foundation Pack 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.4.0).

Oracle AIA Guides

Oracle Application Integration Architecture (AIA) provides the following guides and resources for this release:

Oracle Fusion Middleware Concepts and Technologies Guide for Oracle Application Integration Architecture Foundation Pack 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.6.3)
Oracle Fusion Middleware Developer's Guide for Oracle Application Integration Architecture Foundation Pack 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.6.3)
Oracle Fusion Middleware Infrastructure Components and Utilities User's Guide for Oracle Application Integration Architecture Foundation Pack 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.6.3)
Oracle Fusion Middleware Reference Process Models User's Guide for Oracle Application Integration Architecture Foundation Pack 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.6.3)
Oracle Fusion Middleware Migration Guide for Oracle Application Integration Architecture 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.6.3)
Oracle Fusion Middleware Product-to-Guide Index for Oracle Application Integration Architecture Foundation Pack 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.6.3)

Additional Resources

The following resources are also available:

Resource	Location
Release Notes	Oracle Technology Network: `http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/`
Documentation updates	Oracle Technology Network: `http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/`

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