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Install, Patch, and Upgrade 12.2.1.2.0
Upgrade
Documentation that describes how to upgrade to Oracle Fusion Middleware 12c (12.2.1.2.0).
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Prepare for Upgrade
Complete preparation tasks before upgrading
- Understand new and changed features of Oracle Fusion Middleware Release 12c (12.2.1.2.0)
- Understand new and changed upgrade concepts (including the 12c upgrade topologies)
- Develop a backup and recovery strategy
- Develop an upgrade strategy
- Review the supported upgrade starting points of your 12c (12.2.1.2.0) Fusion Middleware components
- Upgrade and prepare your databases
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Get Started
Gather tools and install software.
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Upgrade Installed Products
Complete upgrade steps for installed product components.
- Business Intelligence 11g to 12c
- Business Intelligence from a Previous 12c Release
- Data Integrator
- GoldenGate Studio
- HTTP Server
- Fusion Middleware Infrastructure
- SOA Suite and Business Process Management
- Traffic Director
- WebCenter Content, Portal and Sites
- WebLogic Server and Coherence (Standalone)
- Upgrading Oracle Forms 6i to Oracle Forms 12c
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