1 Introduction to Upgrading Oracle Internet Directory to 12c (12.2.1.4.0)
Before you begin, review all introductory information to understand the upgrade paths and process for Oracle Internet Directory 12c (12.2.1.4.0).
Following the pre-upgrade information and preparation steps, the procedure in this guide describes how to upgrade Oracle Internet Directory 12c (12.2.1.3.0) to 12c (12.2.1.4.0).
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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 Oracle Internet Directory 12c (12.2.1.4.0) from Oracle Internet Directory releases 12c (12.2.1.3.0) and 11g (11.1.1.9.0).
Upgrading From 12c (12.2.1.3)
You can upgrade Oracle Internet Directory release 12c (12.2.1.3) to 12c (12.2.1.4.0) by using the in-place upgrade process. See In-Place Upgrade of Oracle Internet Directory.
If your existing version of Oracle Internet Directory is earlier than 12c (12.2.1.3.0), you must first upgrade your software to 12c (12.2.1.3.0) before you can upgrade to 12c (12.2.1.4.0). For instructions, see Upgrading Oracle Internet Directory in the 12c (12.2.1.3.0) documentation library.
The upgrade procedures in this guide explain how to upgrade an existing Oracle Internet Directory 12c (12.2.1.3.0) domain to Oracle Fusion Middleware 12c (12.2.1.4.0). If your domain contains other components, you should upgrade those components as well.
Upgrading From 11g (11.1.1.9.0)
You can upgrade Oracle Internet Directory from release 11g (11.1.1.9.0) directly to 12c (12.2.1.3) by using the out-of-place upgrade process. See Out-of-Place Upgrade of Oracle Internet Directory.
About the Oracle Internet Directory Upgrade Scenarios
The steps to upgrade Oracle Internet directory to 12c (12.2.1.4.0) depend on the existing 12c (12.2.1.3.0) production topology.
As a result, it is difficult to provide exact upgrade instructions for every possible Oracle Internet Directory installation. This document covers some of the standard upgrade use scenarios. 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 (12.2.1.4.0)
Upgrade process for Oracle Internet Directory 12c (12.2.1.4.0) 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 (12.2.1.4.0):
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To understand what's new in general in 12c (12.2.1.4.0), see New and Changed Features for 12c in Understanding Oracle Fusion Middleware.
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To understand what’s new in Oracle Internet Directory 12c (12.2.1.4.0), 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 (12.2.1.4.0), 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) 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 12.2.1.4.0, see Products and Features Available in Oracle Fusion Middleware in Understanding Interoperability and Compatibility.