Table of Contents

• Title and Copyright Information
• Preface
  • Audience
  • Documentation Accessibility
  • Conventions
• Part I Understanding an Enterprise Deployment
  • 1 Enterprise Deployment Overview
    • About the Enterprise Deployment Guide
    • When to Use the Enterprise Deployment Guide
  • 2 About a Typical Enterprise Deployment
    • Diagram of a Typical Enterprise Deployment
    • About the Typical Enterprise Deployment Topology Diagram
      • Understanding the Firewalls and Zones of a Typical Enterprise Deployment
      • Understanding the Elements of a Typical Enterprise Deployment Topology
      • Receiving Requests Through Hardware Load Balancer
        • Purpose of the Hardware Load Balancer (LBR)
          • HTTP Requests From the Internet to the Web Server Instances in the Web Tier
          • Specific Internal-Only Communications Between the Components of the Application Tier
          • Load Balancer Considerations for Disaster Recovery and Multi-Data Center Topologies
        • Summary of the Typical Load Balancer Virtual Server Names
        • HTTPS Versus HTTP Requests to the External Virtual Server Name
      • Understanding the Web Tier
        • Benefits of Using a Web Tier to Route Requests
        • Alternatives to Using a Web Tier
        • Configuration of Oracle HTTP Server in the Web Tier
        • About Mod_WL_OHS
      • Understanding the Application Tier
        • Configuration of the Administration Server and Managed Servers Domain Directories
        • Using Oracle Web Services Manager in the Application Tier
        • Best Practices and Variations on the Configuration of the Clusters and Hosts on the Application Tier
        • About the Node Manager Configuration in a Typical Enterprise Deployment
        • About Using Unicast for Communications within the Application Tier
        • Understanding OPSS and Requests to the Authentication and Authorization Stores
      • About the Data Tier
  • 3 Understanding the Business Intelligence Enterprise Deployment Topology
    • Diagram of the Primary Business Intelligence Enterprise Topology
    • Understanding the Primary Business Intelligence Topology Diagram
      • Summary of Business Intelligence Load Balancer Virtual Server Names
      • Summary of the Managed Servers and Cluster on the Business Intelligence Application Tier
    • Flow Charts and Roadmaps for Implementing the Primary Business Intelligence Enterprise Topologies
      • Flow Chart of the Steps to Install and Configure the Primary Business Intelligence Enterprise Topologies
      • Roadmap Table for Planning and Preparing for an Enterprise Deployment
      • Roadmap Table for Configuring the Business Intelligence Enterprise Topology
• Part II Preparing for an Enterprise Deployment
  • 4 Using the Enterprise Deployment Workbook
    • Introduction to the Enterprise Deployment Workbook
    • Typical Use Case for Using the Workbook
    • Using the Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Deployment Workbook
      • Locating the Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Deployment Workbook
      • Understanding the Contents of the Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Deployment Workbook
        • Using the Start Tab
        • Using the Hardware - Host Computers Tab
        • Using the Network - Virtual Hosts & Ports Tab
        • Using the Storage - Directory Variables Tab
        • Using the Database - Connection Details Tab
    • Who Should Use the Enterprise Deployment Workbook?
  • 5 Procuring Resources for an Enterprise Deployment
    • Hardware and Software Requirements for the Enterprise Deployment Topology
      • Hardware Load Balancer Requirements
      • Host Computer Hardware Requirements
        • General Considerations for Enterprise Deployment Host Computers
        • Reviewing the Oracle Fusion Middleware System Requirements
        • Typical Memory, File Descriptors, and Processes Required for an Enterprise Deployment
        • Typical Disk Space Requirements for an Enterprise Deployment
      • Operating System Requirements for an Enterprise Deployment Topology
    • Reserving the Required IP Addresses for an Enterprise Deployment
      • What is a Virtual IP (VIP) Address?
      • Why Use Virtual Host Names and Virtual IP Addresses?
      • Physical and Virtual IP Addresses Required by the Enterprise Topology
    • Identifying and Obtaining Software Distributions for an Enterprise Deployment
  • 6 Preparing the Load Balancer and Firewalls for an Enterprise Deployment
    • Configuring Virtual Hosts on the Hardware Load Balancer
      • Overview of the Hardware Load Balancer Configuration
      • Typical Procedure for Configuring the Hardware Load Balancer
      • Summary of the Virtual Servers Required for an Enterprise Deployment
      • Additional Instructions for admin.example.com
    • Configuring the Firewalls and Ports for an Enterprise Deployment
  • 7 Preparing the File System for an Enterprise Deployment
    • Overview of Preparing the File System for an Enterprise Deployment
    • Shared Storage Recommendations When Installing and Configuring an Enterprise Deployment
    • About the Recommended Directory Structure for an Enterprise Deployment
    • File System and Directory Variables Used in This Guide
    • About Creating and Mounting the Directories for an Enterprise Deployment
    • Summary of the Shared Storage Volumes in an Enterprise Deployment
  • 8 Preparing the Host Computers for an Enterprise Deployment
    • Verifying the Minimum Hardware Requirements for Each Host
    • Verifying Linux Operating System Requirements
      • Setting Linux Kernel Parameters
      • Setting the Open File Limit and Number of Processes Settings on UNIX Systems
        • Viewing the Number of Currently Open Files
        • Setting the Operating System Open File and Processes Limits
      • Verifying IP Addresses and Host Names in DNS or hosts File
    • Configuring Operating System Users and Groups
    • Enabling Unicode Support
    • Setting the DNS Settings
    • Configuring Users and Groups
    • Configuring a Host to Use an NTP (time) Server
    • Configuring a Host to Use an NIS/YP Host
    • Mounting the Required Shared File Systems on Each Host
    • Enabling the Required Virtual IP Addresses on Each Host
  • 9 Preparing the Database for an Enterprise Deployment
    • Overview of Preparing the Database for an Enterprise Deployment
    • About Database Requirements
      • Supported Database Versions
      • Additional Database Software Requirements
    • Creating Database Services
    • Using SecureFiles for Large Objects (LOBs) in an Oracle Database
    • About Database Backup Strategies
• Part III Configuring the Enterprise Deployment
  • 10 Creating the Initial Oracle BI Domain for an Enterprise Deployment
    • Variables Used When Creating the BI Domain
    • Understanding the Initial BI Domain
      • About the Infrastructure Distribution
      • Characteristics of the Initial BI Domain
    • Installing the Oracle Fusion Middleware Infrastructure in Preparation for an Enterprise Deployment
      • Installing a Supported JDK
        • Locating and Downloading the JDK Software
        • Installing the JDK Software
      • Starting the Infrastructure Installer on BIHOST1
      • Navigating the Infrastructure Installation Screens
      • Checking the Directory Structure
    • Installing Oracle Business Intelligence in Preparation for an Enterprise Deployment
      • Starting the Installation Program
      • Navigating the Installation Screens
      • Checking the Directory Structure
    • Creating the Database Schemas
      • Installing and Configuring a Certified Database
      • Starting the Repository Creation Utility (RCU)
      • Navigating the RCU Screens to Create the Schemas
    • Configuring the BI Domain
      • Starting the Configuration Wizard
      • Navigating the Configuration Wizard Screens to Configure the BI Domain
    • Disabling the Derby Database
    • Creating the System Components on BIHOST1
    • Creating a BI Service Instance
    • Configuring the Singleton Data Directory (SDD)
    • Configuring Security for Essbase in Oracle Business Intelligence
    • Configuring the Domain Directories and Starting the Servers on BIHOST1
      • Starting the Node Manager in the Administration Server Domain Home on BIHOST1
      • Creating the boot.properties File
      • Starting the Administration Server Using the Node Manager
      • Validating the Administration Server
      • Creating a Separate Domain Directory for Managed Servers on BIHOST1
      • Starting the Node Manager in the Managed Server Domain Directory on BIHOST1
      • Starting the WLS_BI1 Managed Server on BIHOST1
      • Starting the System Components
    • Setting Up the Global Cache
    • Verifying Oracle Business Intelligence URLs on BIHOST1
    • Creating a New LDAP Authenticator and Provisioning Enterprise Deployment Users and Group
      • About the Supported Authentication Providers
      • About the Enterprise Deployment Users and Groups
        • About Using Unique Administration Users for Each Domain
        • About the Domain Connector User
        • About Adding Users to the Central LDAP Directory
        • About Product-Specific Roles and Groups for Oracle Business Intelligence
        • Example Users and Groups Used in This Guide
      • Prerequisites for Creating a New Authentication Provider and Provisioning Users and Groups
      • Provisioning a Domain Connector User in the LDAP Directory
      • Creating the New Authentication Provider
      • Provisioning an Enterprise Deployment Administration User and Group
      • Adding the Administration Role to the New Administration Group
      • Adding weblogic_bi User to the BIServiceAdministrator Role
      • Updating the boot.properties File and Restarting the System
      • Adding the wsm-pm Role to the Administrators Group
    • Backing Up the Oracle Business Intelligence Configuration
  • 11 Configuring Oracle HTTP Server for an Enterprise Deployment
    • Variables Used When Configuring the Oracle HTTP Server
    • About the Oracle HTTP Server Domains
    • Installing a Supported JDK
      • Locating and Downloading the JDK Software
      • Installing the JDK Software
    • Installing Oracle HTTP Server on WEBHOST1
      • Starting the Installer on WEBHOST1
      • Navigating the Oracle HTTP Server Installation Screens
      • Verifying the Oracle HTTP Server Installation
    • Creating an Oracle HTTP Server Domain on WEBHOST1
      • Starting the Configuration Wizard on WEBHOST1
      • Navigating the Configuration Wizard Screens for an Oracle HTTP Server Domain
    • Installing and Configuring an Oracle HTTP Server Domain on WEBHOST2
    • Starting the Node Manager and Oracle HTTP Server Instances on WEBHOST1 and WEBHOST2
      • Starting the Node Manager on WEBHOST1 and WEBHOST2
      • Starting the Oracle HTTP Server Instances
    • Configuring Oracle HTTP Server to Route Requests to the Application Tier
      • About the Oracle HTTP Server Configuration for an Enterprise Deployment
        • Purpose of the Oracle HTTP Server Virtual Hosts
        • Recommended Structure of the Oracle HTTP Server Configuration Files
      • Modifying the httpd.conf File to Include Virtual Host Configuration Files
      • Creating the Virtual Host Configuration Files for Oracle Business Intelligence
      • Configuring the WebLogic Proxy Plug-In
      • Validating the Virtual Server Configuration on the Load Balancer
      • Validating Access to the Management Consoles and Administration Server
      • Validating HTTP Access to the Business Intelligence Components
    • Backing Up the Configuration
  • 12 Scaling Out Oracle Business Intelligence
    • Installing Oracle Fusion Middleware Infrastructure on the Other Host Computers
    • Installing Oracle Business Intelligence on the Other Host Computers
    • Stopping the Components on BIHOST1
      • Stopping the System Components
      • Stopping the WLS_BI1 Managed Server
      • Stopping the Administration Server
      • Stopping the Node Manager in the Administration Server Domain Home
      • Stopping the Node Manager in the Managed Server Domain Directory
    • Cloning the Components on BIHOST1
    • Packing Up the Initial Domain on BIHOST1
    • Unpacking the Domain on BIHOST2
    • Starting the Components on BIHOST1 and BIHOST2 After Scaling Out
      • Starting the Node Manager in the Administration Server Domain Home
      • Starting the Administration Server
      • Starting the Node Managers in the Managed Server Domain Directories
      • Starting the Managed Servers
      • Starting the System Components
    • Verifying Oracle Business Intelligence URLs on BIHOST2
    • Configuring Oracle BI Publisher
      • Updating the JMS Shared Temp Directory
      • Configuring Integration with Oracle BI Presentation Services
      • Setting the Oracle BI EE Data Source
      • Configuring BIPJmsResource for the Oracle BI Cluster
    • Backing Up the Oracle Business Intelligence Configuration After Scaling Out
• Part IV Common Configuration and Management Procedures for an Enterprise Deployment
  • 13 Common Configuration and Management Tasks for an Enterprise Deployment
    • Verifying Manual Failover of the Administration Server
      • Failing Over the Administration Server to a Different Host
      • Validating Access to the Administration Server on BIHOST2 Through Oracle HTTP Server
      • Configuring Roles for Administration of an Enterprise Deployment
        • Adding the Enterprise Deployment Administration User to a Product-Specific Administration Group
      • Failing the Administration Server Back to BIHOST1
    • Enabling SSL Communication Between the Middle Tier and the Hardware Load Balancer
      • When is SSL Communication Between the Middle Tier and Load Balancer Necessary?
      • Generating Self-Signed Certificates Using the utils.CertGen Utility
      • Creating an Identity Keystore Using the utils.ImportPrivateKey Utility
      • Creating a Trust Keystore Using the Keytool Utility
      • Importing the Load Balancer Certificate into the Truststore
      • Adding the Updated Trust Store to the Oracle WebLogic Server Start Scripts
      • Configuring Node Manager to Use the Custom Keystores
      • Configuring WebLogic Servers to Use the Custom Keystores
    • Performing Backups and Recoveries for an Enterprise Deployment
    • Using Persistent Stores for TLOGs and JMS in an Enterprise Deployment
      • Products and Components that use JMS Persistence Stores and TLOGs
      • JDBC Persistent Stores vs. File Persistent Stores
        • About JDBC Persistent Stores for JMS and TLOGs
        • Performance Considerations for TLOGs and JMS Persistent Stores
      • Using JDBC Persistent Stores for TLOGs and JMS in an Enterprise Deployment
        • Recommendations for TLOGs and JMS Datasource Consolidation
        • Roadmap for Configuring a JDBC Persistent Store for TLOGs
        • Roadmap for Configuring a JDBC Persistent Store for JMS
        • Creating a User and Tablespace for TLOGs
        • Creating a User and Tablespace for JMS
        • Creating GridLink Data Sources for TLOGs and JMS Stores
        • Assigning the TLOGs JDBC Store to the Managed Servers
        • Creating a JDBC JMS Store
        • Assigning the JMS JDBC store to the JMS Servers
        • Creating the Required Tables for the JMS JDBC Store
      • Using File Persistent Stores for TLOGs and JMS in an Enterprise Deployment
        • Configuring TLOGs File Persistent Store in a Shared Folder
          • Configuring TLOGs File Persistent Store in a Shared Folder with a Static Cluster
          • Validating the Location and Creation of the Transaction Logs
        • Configuring JMS File Persistent Store in a Shared Folder
    • About JDBC Persistent Stores for Web Services
    • Performing Backups and Recoveries for an Enterprise Deployment
    • Setting the Front End Host and Port for a WebLogic Cluster
  • 14 Using Whole Server Migration and Service Migration in an Enterprise Deployment
    • About Whole Server Migration and Automatic Service Migration in an Enterprise Deployment
      • Understanding the Difference between Whole Server and Service Migration
      • Implications of Using Whole Server Migration or Service Migration in an Enterprise Deployment
      • Understanding Which Products and Components Require Whole Server Migration and Service Migration
    • Converting to Virtual IP Addresses in Preparation for Whole Server Migration
    • Creating a GridLink Data Source for Leasing
    • Configuring Whole Server Migration for an Enterprise Deployment
      • Editing the Node Manager's Properties File to Enable Whole Server Migration
      • Setting Environment and Superuser Privileges for the wlsifconfig.sh Script
        • Setting the PATH Environment Variable for the wlsifconfig.sh Script
        • Granting Privileges to the wlsifconfig.sh Script
      • Configuring Server Migration Targets
      • Testing Whole Server Migration
  • 15 Configuring Single Sign-On for an Enterprise Deployment
    • About Oracle HTTP Server Webgate
    • General Prerequisites for Configuring Oracle HTTP Server WebGate
    • Enterprise Deployment Prerequisites for Configuring OHS 12c Webgate
    • Configuring Oracle HTTP Server 12c WebGate for an Enterprise Deployment
    • Registering the Oracle HTTP Server WebGate with Oracle Access Manager
      • About RREG In-Band and Out-of-Band Mode
      • Updating the Standard Properties in the OAM11gRequest.xml File
      • Updating the Protected, Public, and Excluded Resources for an Enterprise Deployment
      • Running the RREG Tool
        • Running the RREG Tool in In-Band Mode
        • Running the RREG Tool in Out-Of-Band Mode
      • Files and Artifacts Generated by RREG
      • Copying Generated Artifacts to the Oracle HTTP Server WebGate Instance Location
      • Insert OHS SimpleCA Certificate into the Wallet Artifact
      • Enable MD5 Certificate Signatures for the Oracle HTTP Server Instances
      • Restarting the Oracle HTTP Server Instance
    • Setting Up the WebLogic Server Authentication Providers
      • Backing Up Configuration Files
      • Setting Up the Oracle Access Manager Identity Assertion Provider
      • Updating the Default Authenticator and Setting the Order of Providers
    • Configuring Oracle ADF and OPSS Security with Oracle Access Manager
    • Configuring Single Sign-On for Applications
      • Enabling Single Sign-On and Oracle Access Manager for Oracle BI EE
      • Enabling Single Sign-On and Oracle Access Manager for Oracle BI Publisher
• A Using Multi Data Sources with Oracle RAC
  • About Multi Data Sources and Oracle RAC
  • Typical Procedure for Configuring Multi Data Sources for an Enterprise Deployment