1 Introduction to Upgrading Oracle Internet Directory to 12c (12.2.1.3.0)
Before you begin, review all introductory information to understand the upgrade paths and process for Oracle Internet Directory 12c (12.2.1.3.0).
Following the pre-upgrade information and preparation steps, the procedure in this guide describes how to upgrade Oracle Internet Directory 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.9.0) to 12c (12.2.1.3.0).
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For general information about Fusion Middleware upgrade planning and other upgrade concepts and resources, see the following sections in Planning an Upgrade of Oracle Fusion Middleware:The following topics describe the concepts related to upgrading Oracle Internet Directory:
- About the Starting Points for a Oracle Internet Directory Upgrade
You can upgrade to Oracle Internet Directory 12c (12.2.1.3.0) from 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.9.0) release. - About the Oracle Internet Directory Upgrade Scenarios
The steps to upgrade Oracle Internet directory to 12c (12.2.1.3.0) depend on the existing 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.9.0) production topology. - About the New Features for Oracle Internet Directory 12c
Upgrade process for Oracle Internet Directory 12c (12.2.1.3.0) follows the Oracle Fusion Middleware upgrade framework. The upgrade steps have reduced compared to the earlier releases. - About Upgrade Restrictions
If you are using two or more Oracle Fusion Middleware products of the same or different versions in a single, supported, Oracle Fusion Middleware configuration, you must consider the interoperability and compatibility factors before planning the upgrade.
About the Starting Points for a Oracle Internet Directory Upgrade
You can upgrade to Oracle Internet Directory 12c (12.2.1.3.0) from 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.9.0) release.
The upgrade procedures in this guide explain how to upgrade an existing Oracle Internet Directory 11.1.1.9.0 domain to Oracle Fusion Middleware 12c (12.2.1.3.0). If your domain contains other components that also need to be upgraded, links to supporting documentation are provided.
If your existing version of Oracle Internet Directory is earlier than 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.9.0), you must first upgrade your software to 11g (11.1.1.9.0) before you can upgrade to 12c (12.2.1.3.0). To upgrade to 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.9), see Oracle Fusion Middleware Upgrade Guide for Oracle Identity Management in the 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.9) documentation library.
About the Oracle Internet Directory Upgrade Scenarios
The steps to upgrade Oracle Internet directory to 12c (12.2.1.3.0) depend on the existing 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.9.0) production topology.
As a result, it is difficult to provide exact upgrade instructions for every possible Oracle Internet directory (OID) installation. This document covers some of the standard upgrade use cases. Your actual topology may vary, but you can use the upgrade instructions provided in this document to upgrade similar topologies or deployments.
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For additional information about the upgrade process and planning resources to ensure your upgrade is successful, see Preparing to Upgrade in Planning an Upgrade of Oracle Fusion Middleware.You can upgrade the following deployments using the procedure described in this guide:
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Oracle Internet Directory single node environments
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Oracle Internet Directory highly available (multi-node) environments
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Oracle Directory Integration Platform (ODIP) single node environments
About the New Features for Oracle Internet Directory 12c
Upgrade process for Oracle Internet Directory 12c (12.2.1.3.0) follows the Oracle Fusion Middleware upgrade framework. The upgrade steps have reduced compared to the earlier releases.
Refer to the following topics for information about the new features and enhancements in 12c (12.2.1.3.0):
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To understand what's new in general in 12c, see New and Changed Features in Understanding Oracle Fusion Middleware.
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To understand what’s new in Oracle Internet Directory 12c (12.2.1.3.0), see What's New in Oracle Internet Directory? in Administering Oracle Internet Directory.
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To understand what’s new in Oracle Directory Integration Platform 12c (12.2.1.3.0), see What's New in Oracle Directory Integration Platform? in Administering Oracle Directory Integration Platform.
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If your environment includes Oracle WebLogic Server with Oracle ADF, see Key Differences Between Application Developer 11g and Infrastructure 12c.
About Upgrade Restrictions
If you are using two or more Oracle Fusion Middleware products of the same or different versions in a single, supported, Oracle Fusion Middleware configuration, you must consider the interoperability and compatibility factors before planning the upgrade.
Interoperability
In the context of Oracle Fusion Middleware products, interoperability is defined as the ability of two Oracle Fusion Middleware products or components of the same version (or release) to work together (interoperate) in a supported Oracle Fusion Middleware configuration. Specifically, interoperability applies when the first 4 digits of the release or version number are the same. For example, Oracle Fusion Middleware 12c (12.2.1.0) components are generally interoperable with other 12c (12.2.1.3.0) components.
Compatibility
In the context of Oracle Fusion Middleware products, compatibility is defined as the ability of two Oracle Fusion Middleware components of different versions (or releases) to interoperate.
For a list of products and features available in Oracle Fusion Middleware Release 12.2.1.3.0, see Products and Features Available in Oracle Fusion Middleware in Understanding Interoperability and Compatibility.