Install the Oracle Fusion Middleware Infrastructure

With the introduction of Business Intelligence (BI) Publisher, Release 12c, the Repository Creation Utility is part of the Oracle Fusion Middleware product. This task is used to install the Oracle Fusion Middleware infrastructure in preparation for installing the BI Publisher application.

1. Download the Oracle Fusion Middleware version 12c zip file (fmw_12.2.1.2.0_infrastructure_Disk1_1of1.zip) from the Oracle Business Intelligence Downloads page.

   Note:

   Report Manager only supports Oracle Fusion Middleware version 12.2.1.2.0.
2. Copy the file to your server.
3. Log in to your server as the oracle user with the -Y flag.

   ssh -Y oracle@vm

4. To ensure the file was not corrupted during transfer, match the checksum of the file to checksum that Oracle publishes for the file. The checksum displays next to the download link on the right.

   The checksum output has the following format: <checksum> <byte count> <filename>

5. Unzip the file.

   unzip fmw_12.2.1.2.0_infrastructure_Disk1_1of1.zip

6. Run the following command on the resulting JAR file to run the Oracle Fusion Middleware installer:

   java –d64 –jar fmw_12.2.1.2.0_infrastructure.jar

7. In the Welcome window, click Next.
8. In the Auto Updates window, you can use the default choice (Skip Auto Updates) if you do not plan on receiving any updates for Oracle Fusion Middleware from Oracle Support and click Next. However, if you want automatic updates later or the ability to search updates through Oracle Support you can choose the other options and click Next. For example:
   
9. In the Installation Location window, click Next.
10. In the Installation Type window, keep the default choice (Fusion Middleware Infrastructure) and click Next.
11. In the Prerequisite Checks window, checks are performed. Click Next.
12. In the Security Updates window, provide an email address in the Email field and click Next. You can optionally check the checkbox to receive security updates through your My Oracle Support account. Enter your password for this account in the My Oracle Support Password field. For example:
    
13. In the Installation Summary window, click Install to begin the Oracle Fusion Middleware installation.
    The Installation Progress window appears to display the progress of the installation.
14. When the installation completes, click Next.
15. In the Installation Complete window, click Finish.