1 Introduction

This chapter introduces the release notes for Oracle WebLogic Server 12c (12.2.1.4.0).

This chapter includes the following topics:

• Latest Release Information
  
• Purpose of This Document
  
• System Requirements and Specifications
  
• Certification Information
  
• Product Documentation
  
• Oracle Support
  
• Licensing Information
  
• New Features in This Release
  
• Deprecated Features
  

Latest Release Information

This document is accurate at the time of publication. Oracle will update the release notes periodically after the software release. You can access the latest information and additions to these release notes on the Oracle Help Center at: http://docs.oracle.com

Purpose of This Document

This document contains the release information for Oracle WebLogic Server 12c (12.2.1.4.0). It describes the differences between the software and its documented functionality.

Oracle recommends that you review its contents before installing or working with the product.

System Requirements and Specifications

Oracle WebLogic Server installation and configuration do not complete successfully unless the hardware and software pre-requisite requirements are met before installation.

For the latest information on supported system requirements and system configuration, see:

• System Requirements and Specifications
• Oracle Fusion Middleware Supported System Configurations

Certification Information

For the latest information on supported configurations and certifications, see Oracle Fusion Middleware Supported System Configurations page on Oracle Technology Network.

Product Documentation

For complete documentation on Oracle WebLogic Server, go to http://docs.oracle.com/middleware/12214/wls.

Oracle Support

Oracle customers who have purchased support have access to electronic support through My Oracle Support at https://support.oracle.com.

Licensing Information

For the latest information on Oracle Fusion Middleware Licensing, see Licensing Information User Manual.

Detailed information regarding license compliance for Oracle Fusion Middleware is available at:

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/middleware/ias/overview/index.html

New Features in This Release

For information about the new features in this release, see What’s New in This Release in What's New in Oracle WebLogic Server.

Deprecated Features

Note:

OPatchAutoFMW (installed in OPatch/auto/fmw directory) is deprecated and is automatically removed when you update to OPatch 13.9.4.2.2 or later. Zero Downtime Patching continues to be supported, see the Zero Downtime Patching documentation.

For additional deprecated features, see Deprecated Features.