31.2 About Oracle HTTP Server and Access Manager

Access Manager Web component package names for Oracle HTTP Server are designated with OHS.

  • Oracle HTTP Server 11g is based on Apache v2.2; package names include OHS11g. For example:

    • Oracle_Access_Manager10_1_4_3_0_ platform_OHS11g_Webgate

  • Oracle HTTP Server 10g R2 (10.1.2) and 10g (10.1.3.1.0) provide packages based on Apache v1.3 and Apache v2.0:

    • Apache v2.0-based packages include OHS2. For example:
    • Oracle_Access_Manager10_1_4_3_0_platform_OHS2_Webgate
    • Apache v1.3-based packages include OHS. For example:
    • Oracle_Access_Manager10_1_4_3_0_platform_OHS_Webgate

The following Oracle HTTP Server releases operate with Access Manager:

Oracle HTTP Server 11g: Access Manager Webgates Oracle HTTP Server 11g can be used like Webgates for any other Web server. In addition, this Webgate for Oracle HTTP Server 11g is a key component when configuring enterprise-level single sign-on for Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g. For details, see the Oracle HTTP Server Administration Guide 11g Release 1 (11.1.1).

Oracle HTTP Server 10g (10.1.3.1.0): Provides two packages (one based on Apache v1.3 and another based on Apache v2.0). Webgates can be installed on a standalone Oracle HTTP Server. OHS2 Webgate must be installed on the Oracle Application Server to enable integration with Oracle single sign-on. During installation, the Webgate is installed as a module on OHS2.

Be sure to familiarize yourself with Oracle HTTP Server Web component requirements.

SeePreparing Your Web Server.