5 Configuring Domain for Oracle GoldenGate Veridata

Learn how to create and configure an Expanded WebLogic domain for veridata using the configuration wizard.

This chapter includes the following sections:

5.1 Creating the Database Schema

Before you can configure the topology for your agent, make sure you have created the necessary schema in your database. See Creating the Oracle GoldenGate Veridata Repository Schema for instructions.

5.2 Configuring a Domain

You can configure a WebLogic Server domain either using the Configuration wizard or in a silent mode.

For more information about other methods available for domain creation, see Additional Tools for Creating, Extending, and Managing WebLogic Domains in Creating WebLogic Domains Using the Configuration Wizard.

This topic contains the following:

5.2.1 Starting the Configuration Wizard

To configure a domain, navigate to the ORACLE_HOME/oracle_common/common/bin directory and start the WebLogic Server Configuration Wizard.

On UNIX operating systems:

./config.sh

On Windows operating systems:

config.cmd

5.2.2 Navigating the Configuration Wizard Screens to Configure the Domain

Follow the instructions in this section to create and configure the domain for the topology.

Note:

You can use the same procedure described in this section to extend an existing domain. If your needs do not match the instructions given in the procedure, be sure to make your selections accordingly, or refer to the supporting documentation for additional details.

Domain creation and configuration includes the following tasks:

Task 1   Selecting the Domain Type and Domain Home Location

On the Configuration Type screen, select Create a new domain.

In the Domain Location field, specify your Domain home directory.

It is recommended that you locate your Domain home in accordance with the directory structure summarized in "Understanding the Recommended Directory Structure" in Planning an Installation of Oracle Fusion Middleware, where the Domain home is located outside the Oracle home directory. This directory structure will help you avoid issues when you need to upgrade or reinstall your software.

Tip:

More information about the other options on this screen can be found in Configuration Type in the Oracle Fusion Middleware Creating WebLogic Domains Using the Configuration Wizard Guide.

Task 2   Selecting the Configuration Templates

On the Templates screen, make sure Create Domain Using Product Templates is selected, then select Oracle GoldenGate from the Template Categories. The following templates are selected:

  • Veridata Standard WebLogic Server Domain - 12.2.1.2.0 [veridata]

    Selecting this template automatically selects the following as dependencies:

    • Oracle JRF - 12.2.1.2.0 [oracle_common]

    • WebLogic Coherence Cluster Extension - 12.2.1.2.0 [wlserver]

Tip:

More information about the options on this screen can be found in Creating WebLogic Domains Using the Configuration Wizard Templates in the Oracle Fusion Middleware Creating WebLogic Domains Using the Configuration Wizard Guide.

Task 3   Configuring the Administrator Account

On the Administrator Account screen, specify the user name and password for the default WebLogic Administrator account for the domain.

It is recommended that you make a note of the user name and password specified on this screen; you will need these credentials later to boot and connect to the domain's Administration Server.

Task 4   Specifying the Domain Mode and JDK

On the Domain Mode and JDK screen:

  • Select Production in the Domain Mode field.

  • Select the Oracle HotSpot JDK in the JDK field. JDK Version 1.8.0_101 or higher is required.

Tip:

More information about the options on this screen can be found in Domain Mode and JDK in the Oracle Fusion Middleware Creating WebLogic Domains Using the Configuration Wizard Guide.

Task 5   Specifying the Datasource Configuration Type

Select RCU Data to activate the fields on this screen. The RCU Data option instructs the Configuration Wizard to connect to the database and Service Table (STB) schema to automatically retrieve schema information for the schemas needed to configure the domain.

Note:

If you choose to select Manual Configuration on this screen, you will have to manually fill in the parameters for your schema on the JDBC Component Schema screen.

After selecting RCU Data, specify the database connection details in the following fields:

Field Description

DBMS/Service

Enter the database DBMS name, or service name if you selected a service type driver.

Host Name

Enter the name of the server hosting the database.

Port

Enter the port number on which the database listens.

Schema Owner

Schema Password

Enter the username and password for connecting to the database's Service Table schema. This is the schema username and password that was specified for the Service Table component on the "Schema Passwords" screen in RCU (see Creating the Database Schema).

The default username is prefix_STB, where prefix is the custom prefix that you defined in RCU.

Click Get RCU Configuration when you are finished specifying the database connection information. The following output in the Connection Result Log indicates that the operation succeeded:

Connecting to the database server...OK
Retrieving schema data from database server...OK
Binding local schema components with retrieved data...OK

Successfully Done.

Tip:

More information about the RCU Data option can be found in About the Service Table Schema in the Oracle Fusion Middleware Creating Schemas with the Repository Creation Utility Guide.

More information about the other options on this screen can be found in Database Configuration Type in the Oracle Fusion Middleware Creating WebLogic Domains Using the Configuration Wizard

Task 6   Specifying JDBC Component Schema Information

Verify that the values on the JDBC Component Schema screen are correct for all schemas. If you selected RCU Data on the previous screen, then the schema table should already be populated appropriately.

Tip:

More information about the other options on this screen can be found in JDBC Component Schema in the Oracle Fusion Middleware Creating WebLogic Domains Using the Configuration Wizard Guide.

Task 7   Testing the JDBC Connections

Use the JDBC Test screen to test the datasource connections you have just configured.

A green check mark in the Status column indicates a successful test. If you encounter any issues, see the error message in the Connection Result Log section of the screen, fix the problem, then try to test the connection again.

Tip:

More information about the other options on this screen can be found in JDBC Component Schema Test in the Oracle Fusion Middleware Creating WebLogic Domains Using the Configuration Wizard Guide

Task 8   Specifying Keystore Details

Use the Keystore screen to specify the path to the trusted certificate for each keystore. You can also specify the path to each keystore's private key, the password for the private key and the path to the Identity Certificate for the private key.

To select an Identity certificate, select the Identity keystore name from the Store Key Name drop down list and specify the paths to the private key and the identity certificate.

veridata keystore

When you select the Trust Store from the Store Key Name drop-down list, the path to the sample certificate provided with the Veridata installation is displayed by default. You can specify the path to your trusted certificate on this page.

veridata sample trust store

Tip:

More information about the other options on this screen can be found in JDBC Component Schema Test in the Oracle Fusion Middleware Creating WebLogic Domains Using the Configuration Wizard Guide

Task 9   Selecting Advanced Configuration

To complete domain configuration for the topology, select the following options on the Advanced Configuration screen:

  • Administration Server

    This is required to properly configure the listen address of the Administration Server.

  • Node Manager

    This is required to configure Node Manager.

  • Managed Server, Clusters and Coherence

    This is required to configure the Oracle GoldenGate Veridata Managed Server.

Task 10   Configuring the Administration Server Listen Address

On the Administration Server screen, select the drop-down list next to Listen Address and select the IP address on the host where the Administration Server will reside. Do not use "All Local Addresses."

Do not specify any server groups for the Administration Server.

Task 11   Configuring Node Manager

The Node Manager screen can be used to select the type of Node Manager you want to configure, along with the Node Manager credentials.

Select Per Domain as the Node Manager type, then specify the Node Manager credentials.

Tip:

More information about the options on this screen can be found in Node Manager in the Oracle Fusion Middleware Creating WebLogic Domains Using the Configuration Wizard Guide.

More information about the types of Node Manager can be found in Node Manager Overview in Administering Node Manager for Oracle WebLogic Server.

Task 12   Configuring Managed Servers

On the Managed Servers screen, a new Managed Server named VERIDATA_server1 is created:

  1. In the Listen Address drop-down list, select the IP address of the host on which the Managed Server will reside. Do not use "All Local Addresses."

  2. In the Server Groups drop-down list, select VERIDATA-MANAGED-SERVERS. This server group ensures that the Oracle JRF services are targeted to the Managed Servers you are creating.

    Server groups target Fusion Middleware applications and services to one or more servers by mapping defined application service groups to each defined server group. A given application service group may be mapped to multiple server groups if needed. Any application services that are mapped to a given server group are automatically targeted to all servers that are assigned to that group. For more information, see Application Service Groups, Server Groups, and Application Service Mappings in Domain Template Reference.

These server names and will be referenced throughout this document; if you choose different names be sure to replace them as needed.

Note:

You must make a note of the IP address and port number for the Managed Server. You will need this information when you configure the agent.

Tip:

More information about the options on this screen can be found in Manged Servers in the Oracle Fusion Middleware Creating WebLogic Domains Using the Configuration Wizard Guide.

Task 13   Reviewing Your Configuration Specifications and Configuring the Domain

The Configuration Summary screen contains the detailed configuration information for the domain you are about to create. Review the details of each item on the screen and verify that the information is correct.

You can go back to any previous screen if you need to make any changes, either by using the Back button or by selecting the screen in the navigation pane.

Domain creation will not begin until you click Create.

Tip:

More information about the options on this screen can be found in Configuration Summary in the Oracle Fusion Middleware Creating WebLogic Domains Using the Configuration Wizard Guide.

Task 14   Reviewing Your Domain Home and Administration Server URL

The Configuration Success screen will show the Domain home location and URL of the Administration Server you just configured.

You must make a note of both items as you will need them to start the servers in your domain.

Click Finish to dismiss the configuration wizard.

5.2.3 Configuring the WebLogic Server Domain in a Silent Mode

When you install the Oracle GoldenGate Veridata, you need to configure the WebLogic Server domain for the Veridata server. In the Oracle GoldenGate Veridata, you can configure the domain in a silent or an offline mode.

To configure the WebLogic Server domain:
  1. Copy the domain_silent.properties file from $ORACLE_HOME/veridata/samples to any location on the server and edit the properties file. The content of the properties file is as follows:
    ORACLE_HOME
    Path of the Fusion Middleware/Oracle Home directory.
    DOMAIN_LOCATION
    Path where new domain needs to be created. Specify along with domain name. For example, /scratch/user_projects/domains/base_domain.
    DB_HOST
    Enter the name of the server hosting the database.
    DB_PORT
    Enter the port number on which, the database listens.
    DB_SERVICE
    Enter the Database service name.
    SCHEMA_PREFIX
    Specify the prefix provided during schema creation in the step described in Navigating the RCU Screens to Create the Schema.
    WEBLOGIC_SERVER
    Hostname where the WebLogic Server is deployed.
    WEBLOGIC_PORT
    Port number on which, the WebLogic Server listens. For example, 8830.
    VERIDATA_SERVER
    Hostname where Oracle GoldenGate Veridata is deployed.
    VERIDATA_PORT
    Port on which the Oracle GoldenGate Veridata will listen. For example, 8830.
    USE_SECURE_PASSWORD
    This key specifies whether the password should be stored in file or read from command line. Value can be either of the following: y or n. When the value is set to y, the password is read from command line. When set to n, ensure to provide the password in this property file.

    Ensure to update the following keys only when the USE_SECURE_PASSWORD key is set to n:

    WEBLOGIC_USER
    User name of the WebLogic application.
    WEBLOGIC_PWD
    Password of the Weblogic user to access the Weblogic application.
    SCHEMA_PASSWORD
    Password of the database schema given in the Creating the Oracle GoldenGate Veridata Repository Schema step.
    USE_COMMON_SCHEMA_PASSWORD
    This key specifies whether the password for all 5 schemas created in theCreating the Oracle GoldenGate Veridata Repository Schema step. should be same or not. While creating schemas if the password is set same for all 5 schemas then set the value of this key as y otherwise it can be set to n.

    Ensure to update the following keys only when only when both USE_SECURE_PASSWORD and USE_COMMON_SCHEMA_PASSWORD are set to n:

    VERIDATA_PWD
    Specify the password for the <SCHEMA_PREFIX>_VERIDATA schema in Creating the Oracle GoldenGate Veridata Repository Schema step.
    IAU_APPEND_PWD
    Specify the password for the <SCHEMA_PREFIX>_IAU_APPEND schema in Creating the Oracle GoldenGate Veridata Repository Schema step.
    OPSS_PWD
    Specify the password for the <SCHEMA_PREFIX>_OPSS schema in Creating the Oracle GoldenGate Veridata Repository Schema step.
    STB_PWD
    Specify the password for the <SCHEMA_PREFIX>_STB_PWD schema in Creating the Oracle GoldenGate Veridata Repository Schema step.
    IAU_VIEWER_PWD
    Specify the password for the <SCHEMA_PREFIX>_IAU_VIEWER_PWD schema in Creating the Oracle GoldenGate Veridata Repository Schema step.
  2. Save the properties file.
  3. Execute the domain_silent.sh shell script. To do this, navigate to $ORACLE_HOME/veridata/bin and execute domain_silent.sh passing the domain_silent.properties file as an argument. For example, ./domain_silent.sh <property file>.
If you want to automate the process of domain configuration, then you can do by editing the domain_silent.properties properties file only once with all necessary details and use the same file for script execution. In this case, there is no manual intervention needed after the property file has all the information available. However, you need to store the Weblogic and database credentials in the file.

If you don’t want to store credentials in the properties file, then you can do that by setting the key SECURE_PASSWORD=y in the properties file. In this case, you need to enter the password using the command line when the script is triggered.

5.3 Performing Next Steps

Next Steps After Configuring an Oracle GoldenGate Veridata Domain contains basic administration tasks. You should familiarize yourself with the tasks described in this section and perform them as needed to verify that your domain is properly configured.