Install Oracle WebLogic Server & Forms Reports 12c on Windows

How to Install Oracle WebLogic Server 12c and Forms & Reports 12c on Windows

If you want to build an Oracle Forms and Reports development environment on Windows, you first need to install Oracle Database, Java JDK, WebLogic Server, and Oracle Forms & Reports.

In this practical tutorial, we'll walk through the complete software installation process for Oracle WebLogic Server 12.2.1.4.0 and Oracle Forms & Reports 12c.

We'll start by installing Oracle Database 12c, configuring Java JDK 8, installing WebLogic Server Infrastructure, and finally installing Oracle Forms & Reports.

This tutorial focuses only on software installation. We will not create a WebLogic domain or configure Oracle Forms and Reports yet. Those steps will be covered in a separate tutorial.

Software Requirements

Before starting, download and prepare the following installation packages:

Software	Version
Oracle Database	12c
Java JDK	JDK 8
WebLogic Server Infrastructure	12.2.1.4.0
Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable	2012 (x64)
Oracle Forms & Reports	12.2.1.4.0
Operating System	Compatible 64-bit Windows

Make sure you use compatible software versions and check Oracle's certification requirements for your Windows version.

Step 1: Install Oracle Database 12c

First, install Oracle Database 12c on your Windows computer.

If you haven't installed Oracle Database yet, follow our previous tutorial:

Oracle Database 12c Installation on Windows – Step-by-Step Guide

Complete the database installation before proceeding with the remaining steps.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75jmFNYPt08

Step 2: Install Java JDK 8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nxbEKePW9c

Next, install Java Development Kit (JDK) 8.

Java JDK is required to run the Oracle WebLogic Server Infrastructure installer and Oracle Forms & Reports installer.

After downloading JDK 8, run the installer and complete the installation.

For example, your Java installation directory might look like:

C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_XXX

The exact directory depends on your installed JDK version.

Step 3: Configure JAVA_HOME Environment Variable

After installing Java, configure the JAVA_HOME system environment variable.

Follow these steps:

1. Open Windows Search.
2. Search for Environment Variables.
3. Select Edit the system environment variables.
4. Click Environment Variables.
5. Under System Variables, click New.
6. Set the variable name to JAVA_HOME.
7. Set the variable value to your JDK installation directory.
8. Click OK to save the changes.

Example:

Variable Name: JAVA_HOME

Variable Value:
C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_XXX

You can also add the following entry to your system Path variable:

%JAVA_HOME%\bin

To verify Java installation, open Command Prompt and execute:

java -version

You should see your installed Java version.

Step 4: Install Oracle WebLogic Server Infrastructure 12.2.1.4.0

Now it's time to install Oracle WebLogic Server Infrastructure.

Locate your downloaded WebLogic Infrastructure JAR file.

For this tutorial, we're using:

fmw_12.2.1.4.0_infrastructure.jar

Open Command Prompt as Administrator.

Navigate to your Java installation directory using:

cd /d %JAVA_HOME%

Now execute the following command to launch the WebLogic Infrastructure installer:

java -jar C:\Softwares\fmw_12.2.1.4.0_infrastructure.jar

Make sure to replace the JAR file location with your actual installation file path.

Complete the WebLogic Installation Wizard

After executing the command, the Oracle Universal Installer GUI will open.

Follow the installation wizard:

1. Review the installation introduction.
2. Proceed to the installation location screen.
3. Select your Oracle Home directory.
4. Review the installation summary.
5. Click Install to begin installation.
6. Wait for the installation to complete.

For this basic installation, you can proceed with the default options where appropriate.

Once installation finishes successfully, Oracle WebLogic Server Infrastructure will be installed.

Important: Do not create a WebLogic domain or perform any configuration at this stage.

Step 5: Install Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x64)

Before installing Oracle Forms & Reports, install the Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x64).

Download the appropriate package from Microsoft's official website and complete the installation.

Official Microsoft download:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=30679

Make sure you install the 64-bit (x64) version required for this environment.

Step 6: Install Oracle Forms & Reports 12.2.1.4.0

Now we can install Oracle Forms & Reports.

Locate the extracted installation package:

setup_fmw_12.2.1.4.0_fr_win64.exe

Right-click the setup file and select Run as administrator.

The Oracle Universal Installer will open.

Follow these steps to complete the installation.

1. Start the Installation Wizard

Proceed through the initial installation screens.

2. Select Installation Location

Choose the appropriate Oracle Home directory for Forms & Reports.

Make sure the directory is compatible with your WebLogic Infrastructure installation.

3. Select Installation Type

On the Installation Type screen, select:

Forms and Reports Deployment

This is the installation type used in our practical setup.

4. Select JDK Home

The installer will ask you to specify the JDK Home directory.

Select the Java JDK 8 installation directory that you configured earlier through the JAVA_HOME system variable.

For example:

C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_XXX

Make sure you select the actual JDK installation directory, not the bin subfolder.

5. Complete the Installation

Continue through the installation wizard, review the selected settings, and start the installation.

Wait until Oracle Forms & Reports finishes installing successfully.

Step 7: Verify Software Installation

After completing the installation, verify that the Oracle installation directories contain the expected software components.

At this point, you should have:

• Oracle Database 12c installed.
• Java JDK 8 installed.
• JAVA_HOME configured in System Variables.
• Oracle WebLogic Server Infrastructure 12.2.1.4.0 installed.
• Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x64) installed.
• Oracle Forms & Reports 12.2.1.4.0 installed.

That's it! The software installation process is complete.

We have intentionally skipped WebLogic domain creation, RCU, database schema creation, and Forms & Reports configuration.

Watch the Complete Video Tutorial

Follow the practical video tutorial to see how to install Oracle WebLogic Server Infrastructure and Oracle Forms & Reports 12c on Windows.

Watch carefully and follow each installation step to prepare your Oracle development environment.

What Comes Next?

In the next tutorial, we'll move from software installation to actual environment configuration.

We'll cover:

• Creating a WebLogic Domain.
• Configuring the Oracle Forms and Reports environment.
• Running Repository Creation Utility (RCU), where required.
• Configuring the database repository schemas.
• Setting up Forms and Reports services.
• Starting WebLogic Server and testing the environment.

Make sure to follow the complete Oracle Forms & Reports installation series.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we installed the essential components required for an Oracle Forms and Reports 12c environment.

We started with Oracle Database 12c, installed Java JDK 8, configured the JAVA_HOME environment variable, installed WebLogic Server Infrastructure 12.2.1.4.0, and finally installed Oracle Forms & Reports using the Forms and Reports Deployment installation type.

The software installation is now complete. In the next stage, we'll configure the environment and prepare it to run Oracle Forms and Reports applications.

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