Contents

Title and Copyright Information

Preface

• Audience
• Documentation Accessibility
• Related Documents
• Conventions

What's New in This Guide

• New and Changed Features for 12c
• Other Significant Changes in this Document for 12c

1 Understanding the Oracle HTTP Server Upgrade to 12c

• 1.1 Differences between Oracle HTTP Server 11g and 12c
• 1.2 Fusion Middleware Infrastructure Upgrade Topology with Oracle HTTP Server
• 1.3 Determining whether Oracle HTTP Server is Standalone or Managed (Collocated)

2 Preparing to Upgrade Oracle HTTP Server

• 2.1 Oracle Fusion Middleware Pre-Upgrade Checklist
• 2.2 Creating a Complete Backup
  • 2.2.1 Backing Up the Schema Version Registry Table
  • 2.2.2 Maintaining Custom Domain Environment Settings
• 2.3 Cloning Your Production Environment for Testing
• 2.4 Verifying Certification and System Requirements
  • 2.4.1 Verify Your Environment Meets Certification Requirements
  • 2.4.2 Verify System Requirements and Specifications
    • 2.4.2.1 Migrating from a 32-Bit to a 64-Bit Operating System (Required only if you have a 32–Bit OS)
      • 2.4.2.1.1 Procure the Hardware That Supports the Upgrade's 64-bit Software Requirement
      • 2.4.2.1.2 Stop All Processes
      • 2.4.2.1.3 Back Up All Files from the 32-bit Host Machine
      • 2.4.2.1.4 Set Up the Target 64-bit Machine with the 11g Host Name and IP Address
      • 2.4.2.1.5 Restore the 11g Backup from 32-bit Host to 64-bit Host
      • 2.4.2.1.6 Install the 12c Product Distribution(s) on the Target Machine
      • 2.4.2.1.7 Upgrade the Target 64-bit Environment Using the Standard Upgrade Procedure
  • 2.4.3 Verify that the Database Hosting Oracle Fusion Middleware Is Supported
  • 2.4.4 Verify that the JDK is Certified for This Release of Oracle Fusion Middleware
• 2.5 Updating Policy Files when Using Enhanced Encryption (AES 256)
• 2.6 Purging Unused Data
• 2.7 Creating an Edition on the Server for Edition-Based Redefinition
• 2.8 Creating a Non-SYSDBA User to Run Upgrade Assistant

Part I Upgrading a Standalone Oracle HTTP Server

3 Introduction to the Standalone Oracle HTTP Server Upgrade

• 3.1 Understanding the Standalone Oracle HTTP Server Topology
• 3.2 Overview of the Standalone Oracle HTTP Server Upgrade Process
  • 3.2.1 Flow Chart of the Standalone Upgrade Process from 11g to 12c
  • 3.2.2 Roadmap for Upgrading a Standalone Oracle HTTP Server from 11g to 12c
  • 3.2.3 Flow Chart of the Standalone Oracle HTTP Server Upgrade Process from a Previous 12c Release
  • 3.2.4 Roadmap for Upgrading a Standalone Oracle HTTP Server from a Previous 12c Release

4 Upgrading a Standalone Oracle HTTP Server from 11g to 12c

• 4.1 Important Pre-Upgrade Considerations
  • 4.1.1 Oracle Web Cache 11g Users
  • 4.1.2 WebGate 11g Users
  • 4.1.3 Updating the WebGate log file-name
  • 4.1.4 Application Artifacts from 11g
  • 4.1.5 Migrating 11g Application Artifacts
• 4.2 Upgrading an 11g Standalone Oracle HTTP Server
  • 4.2.1 Installing the Standalone Oracle HTTP Server
  • 4.2.2 Upgrading the 11g Domain using Upgrade Assistant
  • 4.2.3 Verifying the Upgrade
    • 4.2.3.1 Starting the Node Manager
    • 4.2.3.2 Starting the Standalone Oracle HTTP Server

5 Upgrading a Standalone Oracle HTTP Server from a Previous 12c Release

• 5.1 Installing the Standalone Oracle HTTP Server
• 5.2 Reconfiguring the Existing Domain with the Reconfiguration Wizard
• 5.3 Upgrading the 12c Domain using Upgrade Assistant
• 5.4 Verifying the Upgrade
  • 5.4.1 Starting the Node Manager
  • 5.4.2 Starting the Standalone Oracle HTTP Server

Part II Upgrading a Managed Oracle HTTP Server

6 Introduction to the Managed Oracle HTTP Server Upgrade

• 6.1 Flowchart of Managed Oracle HTTP Server Upgrade Process
• 6.2 Roadmap for Upgrading a Managed Oracle HTTP Server

7 Upgrading a Managed Oracle HTTP Server from 11g to 12c

• 7.1 Installing the Managed 12c (12.2.1.1.0) Oracle HTTP Server
• 7.2 Creating the Required Schemas before Upgrade
• 7.3 Reconfiguring the 11g Domain with the Reconfiguration Wizard
• 7.4 Upgrading the Component Configuration with the Upgrade Assistant
• 7.5 Post-Upgrade Tasks
  • 7.5.1 Starting the Node Manager
  • 7.5.2 Starting the Administration Server
  • 7.5.3 Starting the Oracle HTTP Server
  • 7.5.4 Verifying that Oracle HTTP Server Installation is Successful

8 Upgrading a Managed Oracle HTTP Server from a Previous 12c Release

• 8.1 Installing the Managed 12c (12.2.1.1.0) Oracle HTTP Server
• 8.2 Upgrading the Existing 12c Schema with the Upgrade Assistant
• 8.3 Reconfiguring the Existing Domain with the Reconfiguration Wizard
• 8.4 Upgrading the Component Configuration with the Upgrade Assistant
• 8.5 Post-Upgrade Tasks
  • 8.5.1 Starting the Node Manager
  • 8.5.2 Starting the Administration Server
  • 8.5.3 Starting the Oracle HTTP Server
  • 8.5.4 Verifying that Oracle HTTP Server Installation is Successful