About Oracle WebLogic Server for OKE Versions and Retirement Policy

Oracle WebLogic Server for OKE versions adopt the standard Oracle multiple digits system for version numbering.

A version number for Oracle WebLogic Server for OKE has the following format:

YY.Q.M-OKEKubernetesVersion-iteration

where, YY is the calendar year, Q is the quarter, M is the month, OKEKubernetesVersion is the Kubernetes version supported for OKE.

For example:

22.4.3-oke_v1.24.1-1

Oracle WebLogic Server for OKE releases do not retire based on any fixed time range. Instead, only the last two product release versions are retained. That is, if n is the current version, then n and n-1 versions are retained.

Note the following about all retained Oracle WebLogic Server for OKE versions and images:

  • The Oracle WebLogic Server for OKE image of a version is retained as-is, including the WebLogic Server binaries, the VM image contents, and any bugs that were inherent to the Oracle WebLogic Server for OKE scripts on the VM.
  • Bugs fixed in a later version are not back ported into an earlier version.
  • A version may be pulled without notice if there is a very serious security or functional issue.