Hi, how are you? Today we will see how to install Weblogic on Microsoft’s operating systems. Indeed, Oracle Weblogic Server is a Java EE application server developed by Oracle. In addition, this product is part of the Oracle Fusion Middleware portfolio. It also supports, Oracle, DB2, MSSQL, MySQL and other compatible databases. It’s a bit of a long process, but with our instructions you’ll get it right. Join us to see how to install Weblogic on Windows 10/Server 2019.
Prerequisite
In order to run this server successfully, it is necessary to have JDK installed and configured. In order to mount this server successfully, it is necessary to have JDK installed and configured. To know how to do it, look here.
How to download Weblogic
This software is currently in its 14c version. In order to download it, you must go to this link. Please note that you must create a free account, as explained in the previous post. The download weighs just under 900 megs. In addition, it is a ZIP file containing a jar file. This type of file is multi-platform so it can be installed on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
How to install Weblogic 14c on Windows
As mentioned, it is necessary to use JDK in order to install the server. Therefore, we will use a Command Prompt as administrator. With this intention, press the Win+E combination and in the search box, type CMD and launch it.
Then use the CD command until you reach the location of the previously unzipped jar file. Once there, please execute the following command:
java -jar fmw_14.1.1.0.0_wls.jar
This command will launch the installer. In addition, from the same Command Prompt, it will perform requirements checks in order to complete the installation. If the parameters are met, then the graphical installer will be deployed. Please press Next to continue
In the next window, leave the default options and press Next to continue.
Then set the installation path.
Please establish the type of installation. Again, leave the default options.
Please wait while the assistant checks the prerequisites. When it has finished his task, press Next to continue.
Then check the installation summary and press Next to continue.
The next screen will show the progress of the installation. Please wait until it reaches 100% and press Next.
Finally, the installation has been successfully completed. Now, check the box to automatically launch the setup wizard. And then press Finish to close this wizard.
Configuring the domain in Weblogic
Once the server is installed, it is time to correctly configure the domain. So once the new wizard is displayed, please click on Create new domain, and then on Next.
The following are the available templates. Please select the default option and continue with the installation.
It’s time to create an administrator account with your password. After setting it up, press Next to continue.
Then configure the Domain and JDK mode. Please set the default options.
Then enter the advanced settings. At this point you can keep the configuration as it is and go ahead.
Once all the settings are made, the wizard is ready to create the domain. With this intention, press the Create button.
Then the process of creating the domain will begin. Please wait until 100% of the tasks are completed.
Finally, he has completed his work and the domain has been successfully created. Check the box to launch the server and press Finish.
Validating the installation and domain
After the wizard is finished, the process of initiating the domain is displayed on the console. Please verify that the message Server state changed to RUNNING is displayed. This indicates that the server is running successfully.
Then go to a web browser and enter the following address:
http://localhost:7001/console
The administrator login screen is displayed. Please enter the previously created credentials.
Finally, the Weblogic management console is displayed.
This way, we have seen how to install Weblogic on Windows 10/Server 2019. I hope that with these instructions the procedure is completely clear. See you soon!
