11gR2 (11.1.2.x to 11.1.2.2) Forms Upgrade Prerequisites for Windows

Feb 22, 2013

1.     Minimum System Requirements

  • 1.1.    Oracle Supported Forms Builder Platforms (Development Client):
    • 1.1.1. Windows Server 2008 SP1+ 32-bit (SP2+ required for Java 7)
    • 1.1.2. Windows Server 2008 SP1+ 64-bit (SP2+ required for Java 7)
    • 1.1.3. Windows 7 32-bit
    • 1.1.4. Windows 7 64-bit
       
  • 1.2.    Oracle Support Forms & Reports Services Platforms (Application Server):
    • 1.2.1. Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit
    • 1.2.2. Windows Server 2012 64-bit (Java 7 only)
       
  • 1.3.    *RAM: 8GB+ (16GB+ for production environments) (4 GB+ for development clients)
     
  • 1.4.    Virtual Memory: 4-8GB (8GB+ for production environments)
     
  • 1.5.    HDD Partitioning: *Software Mount: One file system mount with at least 50GB of free space to store the software and temporary file storage for servers.
     
  • 1.6.    OS User Access Requirements:
    • 1.6.1. The operating system user that is used for the installation must have Administrative privileges on the machine and “Full Access” to the file system directory where 11g WebLogic and Forms will be installed.
    • 1.6.2. The OS user admin account should be locally created on the PC/server.
    • 1.6.3. IMPORTANT: This OS account used to install the Oracle software MUST be used to run the Oracle Services per the Oracle Forms Certification Matrix (it is best to use an account to which multiple system admins will have access).

*RAM and File System Mount Specifications: For production systems, please consult PITSS or Oracle on sizing recommendations. The amount of RAM, HDD Space for SWAP and Software Mounts will vary depending on end-user usage and application characteristics. 
 

2.     Software Requirements

  • 2.1.    Java JDK 1.7.0_45 (or latest version of Java JDK 7)
     
    • 2.1.1. Go to http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk7-downloads-1880260.html
       
    • 2.1.2. Click on “jdk-7u45-windows-i586.exe” for 32-bit and “jdk-7u45-windows-x64.exe” for 64-bit.
       
      NOTE: This is the page to download the latest JDK version.
       

       
      NOTE: Java JDK  1.7.0_40 is the minimum required for Forms 11.1.2.2, but we recommend the latest version of JDK (1.7.0_45+) as it is more current and contains critical security updates.
       
  • 2.2.    WebLogic 10.3.6 Upgrade Patchset (Only if you are using WebLogic 10.3.5)
     
    The following steps will help guide you through Oracle’s Support website to find the Oracle WebLogic Server 10.3.6 Patch set. This is the only Oracle Website location where the WebLogic Server 10.3.6 Patch set can be downloaded.
     
    • 2.2.1. Go to support.oracle.com
       
    • 2.2.2. Login with your Oracle OTN Login that has your organization’s “oracle support identifier” that lets you download “Patches & Updates”
       
    • 2.2.3. Click on “Patches & Updates”
       

       
    • 2.2.4. In the Patch Search window, type in 13529623 for the patch number. Select the operating system and click Search.
       

       
    • 2.2.5. In the Patch Search Results, only one patch should appear. Click on the patch number.
       

       
    • 2.2.6. Click on Download.
       


       
      After clicking Download, you should be able to select the zip file and download to your machine.
       
  • 2.3.    Forms 11.1.2.2 Patchset
     
    The following steps will help guide you through Oracle’s Support website to find the Oracle Forms 11.1.2.2 Patch set. This is the only Oracle Website location where the WebLogic Server 11.1.2.2 Patch set can be downloaded. NOTE: The Oracle Forms 11.1.2.2 base installer can NOT be used to upgrade Forms 11.1.2.0 or 11.1.2.1 to 11.1.2.2.
     
    • 2.3.1. Go to support.oracle.com
       
    • 2.3.2. Login with your Oracle OTN Login that has your organization’s “oracle support identifier” that lets you download “Patches & Updates”
       
    • 2.3.3. Click on “Patches & Updates”
       

       
    • 2.3.4. In the Patch Search window, type in 17882900 for the patch number. Select the operating system and click Search.
       

       
    • 2.3.5. In the Patch Search Results, only one patch should appear. Click on the patch number.
       

       
    • 2.3.6. Click on Download.
       

After clicking Download, you should be able to select the zip files and download to your machine. If you have any questions on the above, please contact PITSS.