The implicit mode of upgrade enables you to upgrade a WebLogic domain automatically at server startup. This mode should be used only in a development environment, and it is valid only for the computer on which the Administration Server resides. The implicit mode of upgrade is not recommended for use in a production environment.
Note:
The implicit mode of upgrade can only be used to upgrade a WebLogic domain.
Before proceeding, make sure that you have performed the prerequisite steps described in Prepare to Upgrade.
To start the WebLogic Upgrade Wizard in implicit mode:
Verify that the WebLogic domain is not running.
Open an MS-DOS command prompt window (on Windows) or a command shell (on UNIX) and set up the environment as described in Step 6: Set Up the Environment.
Update the startup scripts in the domain to reference the WebLogic Server 10.3.6 installation.
For example, make sure WL_HOME is set to the WebLogic Server 10.3.6 installation. For example: c:\Oracle\Middleware\wlserver_10.3.
By default, the WebLogic Upgrade Wizard prompts you for confirmation before starting the upgrade process. You can disable the prompt by specifying, in the startup script, the following command argument for starting the server:
-Dweblogic.ForceImplicitUpgradeIfNeeded=true
Start up the Administration Server in your domain.
Respond to the upgrade confirmation prompt, if necessary.
The WebLogic Upgrade Wizard checks whether the domain directory was generated using a valid version of WebLogic Server (8.1 or 9.0), and, if the result is true, it automatically upgrades the domain. This process occurs only once: the first time you start the Administration Server.
Note:
Implicit upgrade is not available for WebLogic Server version 9.x or 10.x to 10.3.6 because upgrade is optional between these two versions. You can run a 9.x or 10.x domain under 10.3.6 without modifications.