How to install Weblogic on Windows 10/Server 2019

roger — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 05:09:20 +0000

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.

Run a CMD as an administrator.

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

Launch the installer from the console

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

Start the installation of Weblogic Server

In the next window, leave the default options and press Next to continue.

Keep the default options regarding Auto Update

Then set the installation path.

Please set the installation path

Please establish the type of installation. Again, leave the default options.

Select the type of installation

Please wait while the assistant checks the prerequisites. When it has finished his task, press Next to continue.

Please wait while the assistant checks the prerequisites.

Then check the installation summary and press Next to continue.

Check the installation summary

The next screen will show the progress of the installation. Please wait until it reaches 100% and press Next.

Wait while the installation of the components is completed.

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.

Once the installation is complete, launch the configuration 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.

Create a new domain

The following are the available templates. Please select the default option and continue with the installation.

Select Default Templates

It’s time to create an administrator account with your password. After setting it up, press Next to continue.

Create an administrator account

Then configure the Domain and JDK mode. Please set the default options.

Set the Domain mode and JDK

Then enter the advanced settings. At this point you can keep the configuration as it is and go ahead.

Press Next to continue

Once all the settings are made, the wizard is ready to create the domain. With this intention, press the Create button.

Please create the domain

Then the process of creating the domain will begin. Please wait until 100% of the tasks are completed.

Wait until the assistant completes 100% of the tasks

Finally, he has completed his work and the domain has been successfully created. Check the box to launch the server and press Finish.

Successfully created domain.

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.

Enter administrator credentials

Finally, the Weblogic management console is displayed.

Weblogic Server administration console running in the browser.

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!