WebLogic

WebLogic Server is the Java (https://www.java.com/en/) EE application server. And it was developed by Oracle Corporation. WebLogic Server develops the Oracle Fusion Middleware portfolio and supports the Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, DB2, MySQL Enterprise, JDBC-compliant databases and much more. WebLogic Server edition also consists of Data Mapping functionality and Business Process Management. And moreover, WebLogic is capable of supporting security policies governed by the security administrators.

Overview of WebLogic Server:

WebLogic is a leading e-commerce OLTP (Online Transaction Processing Platform). WebLogic server is a software application which operates on a central tier like in between the back-end databases and associated applications and browser-based users. It is specifically designed to connect the users in an exceedingly distributed computing atmosphere and to facilitate the combination of mainframe applications with distributed company knowledge and applications.

Basically, WebLogic server is related to Java 2 Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE) server. It is a standard platform used for the purpose of creating Java-based multi-tier enterprise applications. Java 2 Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE) technologies were designed with the help of BEA Systems and others collaborated with the main developer. As J2EE applications are quality modules, WebLogic will automate numerous system-level tasks which would have needed the programming time.

Features of WebLogic Server:

The important features of the WebLogic (https://www.oracle.com/in/middleware/technologies/weblogic.html) server consist of the connectors which make it possible for any difficult application of any customer to operate together with the server applications, resource pooling, Enterprise JavaBean (EJB) components, and sharing of connection that makes applications more scalable. The administration console with the user interface enables the management tasks more efficient and features like SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) support for the encryption of data transmissions, authorization mechanisms make applications transactions secure and much more.

How to install WebLogic Server?

Basically, WebLogic servers {VPS or Dedicated server (https://www.hostingraja.in/dedicated-servers)} are called has middleware or application servers. The reason why they are called so is that they act as a middle layer between the front end user interface and the backend database. In WebLogic servers host the applications or the business logic which is required to perform any action.

Follow the below steps to install WebLogic Server:

---->>> First you need to run the generic install a program name JAR file, so go to your terminal and for there navigate to the bin directory under the JDK directory and use the below command
$> cd /scratch/u01/app/jdk/bin

Next, run the Java virtual machine with the -jar option which you have already installed. Example: file name is fmw_12.1.3.0.0_wls.jar. So use the below command-
$> ./java -jar /scratch/install/wls12.1.3/fmw_12.1.3.0.0_wls.jar

Once after the installer extracts files, it analyzes your system to see if it meets the minimum requirements (CPU speed, etc). Once it’s clear the graphical Oracle Universal Installer starts.

---->>> Now in the installing tab you will see the Welcome screen and in here you need to click on next.

---->>> In here you need to enter the location for Oracle Home and click on next. The file name will look like this- /scratch/u01/app/fmw.

---->>> Up next you can either select WebLogic Server or Complete with Examples, and then click Next.

---->>> Now on the Prerequisite Checks tab you need to wait for all checks to complete successfully, and then click on next.

---->>> Next on Security Updates tab you need to enter your email address, and then you need to Select I wish to receive security updates via My Oracle Support, later enter your My Oracle Support password and click on next.

---->>> Next on Installation Summary tab it will review the installation information. Once everything is done click on Install.

---->>> On the Installation Progress tab, you need to wait for the progress bar to reach 100%. Once it reaches 100% only then you need to click on Next.

---->>> Now on Installation Complete tab you need to deselect Automatically Launch the Configuration Wizard, and then click on Finish.

---->>> Once done close the terminal window.