1 Introduction to Upgrading Oracle Internet Directory to 14c (14.1.2.1.0)

Before you begin, review all introductory information to understand the upgrade paths and process for Oracle Internet Directory 14c (14.1.2.1.0).

Following the pre-upgrade information and preparation steps, the procedure in this guide describes how to upgrade Oracle Internet Directory 12c (12.2.1.4.0) to 14c (14.1.2.1.0).

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For general information about Fusion Middleware upgrade planning and other upgrade concepts and resources, see the following sections in Planning an Upgrade of Oracle Fusion Middleware:

The following topics describe the concepts related to upgrading Oracle Internet Directory:

About the Starting Points for a Oracle Internet Directory Upgrade

You can upgrade Oracle Internet Directory 14c (14.1.2.1.0) from Oracle Internet Directory 12c (12.2.1.4.0).

Upgrading From 12c (12.2.1.4.0)

The upgrade procedures in this guide explain how to upgrade an existing Oracle Internet Directory 12c (12.2.1.4.0) domain to Oracle Fusion Middleware 14c (14.1.2.1.0). You cannot upgrade Oracle Internet Directory release 12c (12.2.1.3) to 14c (14.1.2.1.0) .

If your existing version of Oracle Internet Directory is earlier than 12c (12.2.1.4.0), you must first upgrade your software to 12c (12.2.1.4.0) before you can upgrade to 14c (14.1.2.1.0). For instructions, see Upgrading Oracle Internet Directory in the 12c (12.2.1.4.0) documentation library.

The upgrade procedures in this guide explain how to upgrade an existing Oracle Internet Directory domain to Oracle Fusion Middleware 14c (14.1.2.1.0). If your domain contains other components, you should upgrade those components as well.

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About the Oracle Internet Directory Upgrade Scenarios

The steps to upgrade Oracle Internet directory to 14c (14.1.2.1.0) depend on the existing 12c (12.2.1.4.0) production topology.

As a result, it is difficult to provide exact upgrade instructions for every possible Oracle Internet Directory installation. This document covers some of the standard upgrade use scenarios. Your actual topology may vary, but you can use the upgrade instructions provided in this document to upgrade similar topologies or deployments.

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For additional information about the upgrade process and planning resources to ensure your upgrade is successful, see Preparing to Upgrade in Planning an Upgrade of Oracle Fusion Middleware.

You can upgrade the following deployments using the procedure described in this guide:

  • Oracle Internet Directory single node environments

  • Oracle Internet Directory highly available (multi-node) environments

  • Oracle Directory Integration Platform (ODIP) single node environments

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About the New Features for Oracle Internet Directory 14c (14.1.2.1.0)

Upgrade process for Oracle Internet Directory 14c (14.1.2.1.0) follows the Oracle Fusion Middleware upgrade framework. The upgrade steps have reduced compared to the earlier releases.

Refer to the following topics for information about the new features and enhancements in 14c (14.1.2.1.0):

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About Upgrade Restrictions

If you are using two or more Oracle Fusion Middleware products of the same or different versions in a single, supported, Oracle Fusion Middleware configuration, you must consider the interoperability and compatibility factors before planning the upgrade.

Interoperability

In the context of Oracle Fusion Middleware products, interoperability is defined as the ability of two Oracle Fusion Middleware products or components of the same version (or release) to work together (interoperate) in a supported Oracle Fusion Middleware configuration. Specifically, interoperability applies when the first 4 digits of the release or version number are the same.

Compatibility

In the context of Oracle Fusion Middleware products, compatibility is defined as the ability of two Oracle Fusion Middleware components of different versions (or releases) to interoperate.

For a list of products and features available in Oracle Fusion Middleware Release 14.1.2.1.0, see Products and Features Available in Oracle Fusion Middleware in Understanding Interoperability and Compatibility.

When performing the upgrade of your hardware or software, verify that your Oracle Fusion Middleware software is certified to support the new operating system or computer hardware. For more information, see:

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