Preface
This document, Administering Zero Downtime Patching Workflows, describes how to move a domain from an existing Oracle home to a patched Oracle home, update to a new Java version, or update applications in a domain without any loss of service. It describes how to create workflows that methodically apply the changes to the servers in the domain while keeping the domain available. It also describes how to monitor the progress of workflow tasks and revert the domain to its previous state.
Audience
This document is written for WebLogic Server administrators and operators who are responsible for applying updates to a domain, such as Oracle patches to an Oracle home, new Java versions, or application updates. It is assumed that readers are familiar with the WebLogic Server Administration Console, WebLogic Scripting Tool (WLST), and the operating system and platform on which Oracle WebLogic Server is installed.
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Diversity and Inclusion
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