Using WDT models, all the required information is specified in the domain custom resource YAML file. With WDT models, the WebLogic Kubernetes Operator will create the RCU schemas, create the persistent volume and claim, then create the WebLogic domain on the persistent volume, prior to starting the servers.

In this section a domain creation image is built using the supplied model files and that image is used for domain creation. You will need your own container registry to upload the domain image to. Having your own container repository is a prerequisite before creating an OAM domain with WDT models. If you don’t have your own container registry, you can load the image on each node in the cluster instead. This documentation does not explain how to create your own container registry, or how to load the image onto each node. Consult your vendor specific documentation for more information.

Building a domain creation image is a one time activity. The domain creation image can be used to create an OAM domain in multiple environments. You do not need to rebuild the domain creation image every time you create a domain.

Before following this section, make sure you have followed Preparing Your Environment, and ensure your Oracle Database is running.