The topics in this chapter introduce the new and changed features of the Oracle Fusion Middleware upgrade tools and processes.
It also provides information about this book and provides pointers to additional information.
Oracle Fusion Middleware 12c introduces the following new upgrade processes and tools, as well as a new set of installers, which are now referred to as distributions:
As of release 12c (12.1.2), there is a new distribution called Oracle Fusion Middleware Infrastructure. This distribution includes an installer that combines the features and capabilities of the Oracle WebLogic Server and Application Developer 11g installers.
As a result, this distribution contains everything required to create Oracle WebLogic Server domains that can be used to deploy and manage Java and Oracle Application Development Framework (Oracle ADF) applications.
For more information, see Oracle Fusion Middleware Understanding Oracle Fusion Middleware.
As of release 12c (12.1.2), there is a new and improved Oracle Fusion Middleware Upgrade Assistant, which is used to upgrade the Oracle Fusion Middleware database schemas and upgrade the component configurations to 12c.
For more information, see Oracle Fusion Middleware Planning an Upgrade of Oracle Fusion Middleware.
As of release 12c (12.1.2), there is a new Reconfiguration Wizard, which upgrades your existing 11g domains to 12c.
For more information, see Upgrading Oracle WebLogic Server.
As of release 12c (12.1.2), there is a new book for Oracle Fusion Middleware documentation library. However, it contains information similar to the Oracle ADF content formerly included in the Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g version of Oracle Fusion Middleware Upgrade Guide for SOA, WebCenter, and ADF.
For Oracle Fusion Middleware 12c, a separate guide was required to describe the upgrade process for Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g users who have installed and configured an Application Developer 11g environment for the deployment and management of their Java and Oracle ADF custom applications.