1 Introduction
This chapter includes the following topics:
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
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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.
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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:
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Certification Information
For the latest information on supported configurations and certifications, see Oracle Fusion Middleware Supported System Configurations page on Oracle Technology Network.
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Product Documentation
For complete documentation on Oracle WebLogic Server, go to http://docs.oracle.com/middleware/12214/wls.
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Oracle Support
Oracle customers who have purchased support have access to electronic support through My Oracle Support at https://support.oracle.com.
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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
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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.
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Deprecated Features
Note:
OPatchAutoFMW (installed inOPatch/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.
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