Announcing Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.4.0)

Announcing Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.4.0)

APPLIES TO: Oracle Fusion Middleware - Version 11.1.1.1.0 to 11.1.1.4.0

Oracle Fusion Middleware - Version 11.1.1.1.0 to 11.1.1.4.0 [Release Oracle11g]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

DETAILS : Announcing Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.4.0)

Announcing Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.4.0)

Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.4.0) has been released to Oracle Technology Network (OTN), My Oracle Support (MOS), and Oracle Software Delivery Cloud systems over a phased release schedule outlined below. See Note 1073776.1, "Steps to Maintain Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g Release 1 (11.1.1)" for newer Patch Sets and Note 1290894.1. "Error Correction Support Dates for Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g (11.1.1/11.1.2)" to plan your maintenance schedule. Oracle does not externally provide older versions for download. See Note 1071023.1 to request older media downloads. It is strongly recommended to install the latest Patch Set release to obtain full support as per Note 1290894.1.
 

January 14, 2011 - Initial release of most Full Installers to OTN.

January 14, 2011 - Update installers provided to MOS. Actual dates by platform displayed on MOS download page.

January 24, 2011 - WebCenter and Enterprise Content Management released to OTN

January 27, 2011 - Full production release Media Packs available for base platforms on e-Delivery. Other platforms to follow and are dependent on being listed as a certified platform.

·         Note: All certified platforms are expected to be provided to Oracle Software Delivery Cloud over the coming months depending on different unpublished factors. Oracle Support does not have this schedule and it does vary depending on the platform. Keep checking and/or contact your Sales Representative.

May 6, 2011 - Most products and platforms now have an 11.1.1.5.0 release available

 

Important:

·         The following link provides all download locations and starting points for various topologies:

Oracle Fusion Middleware: Download, Installation & Configuration Readmes
[ http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E23104_01/download_readme.htm ]

·         Initial platforms released are for Linux and Windows platforms (32/64 bit). Other platforms will be released in coming months, dependent on being listed as a certified platform:

Oracle Fusion Middleware Supported System Configurations
[ http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/middleware/ias/downloads/fusion-certification-100350.html ]
--See: "System Requirements and Supported Platforms for Oracle Fusion Middleware 11gR1 (xls)"

New Releases

If Oracle Forms & Reports is your only requirement, customers are recommended to install or upgrade to Oracle Forms & Reports Release 2 (11.1.2):

Note 1364453.1 Announcing Oracle Forms & Reports 11g Release 2 (11.1.2.0.0)


Most Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g products have a release available as a full installation or Patch Set, depending on the product:

Note 1364511.1 Announcing Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.6.0)
Note 1316076.1 Announcing Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.5.0)

There is a one year grace period to plan an update to a new Patch Set release in order to maintain Premier Support with error correction. For more information on the Error Correction Policy dates for each release, see Note 1290894.1.

Products Included

The following products are included with Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.4.0):

  • Oracle WebLogic Server 11g R1 (10.3.4)
  • Oracle Repository Creation Utility 11g R1 (11.1.1.4.0)
  • Oracle SOA Suite 11g R1 (11.1.1.4.0)
  • Oracle WebCenter 11g R1 (11.1.1.4.0)
  • Oracle Identity Management 11g R1 (11.1.1.4.0)
  • Oracle Forms, Reports, Portal & Discoverer 11g R1 (11.1.1.4.0)
  • Oracle Web-Tier Utilities 11g R1 (11.1.1.4.0)
  • Oracle JDeveloper & Application Development Runtime 11g R1 (11.1.1.4.0)
  • Oracle Enterprise Content Management 11g R1 (11.1.1.4.0)
  • Oracle Enterprise Repository 11g R1 (11.1.1.4.0)
  • Oracle Business Process Management 11g R1 (11.1.1.4.0)
  • Oracle Complex Event Processing 11g R1 (11.1.1.4.0)
  • Oracle Application Integration Architecture Foundation Pack 11g R1 (11.1.1.4.0)
  • Oracle Service Bus 11g R1 (11.1.1.4.0)

 

Important:

·         The following link provides all download locations and starting points for various topologies:

          Oracle Fusion Middleware: Download, Installation & Configuration Readmes
          [ http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E23104_01/download_readme.htm ]

                  o    Within this, be sure to see the Certification Guide, System Requirements Guide, Compatibility/Interoperabilty Guide, then "Understanding Your Installation Starting Point" in the Oracle Fusion Middleware Installation Planning Guide".

·         Depending on desired products, there are different delivery methods and licensing terms which affect download availability:

                  o    Full installers are available on OTN and Oracle Software Delivery Cloud under their respective license terms. If available for a specific product, a full installer will install version 11.1.1.5.0 as a new installation or update a previous release.

                  o    Update installers are available on Oracle Software Delivery Cloud and My Oracle Support under their respective license terms. These are also referred to as 'Patch Sets', to be applied to a previous release.

                  o    Downloads from OTN are subject to "Oracle Technology Network Developer License Terms".

                  o    Downloads from MOS and Oracle Software Delivery Cloud are subject to licensing terms appropriate for a production environment as per Oracle Fusion Middleware Licensing Information.

ACTIONS - Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g (11.1.1.4)

Getting Started

The following link provides all download locations and starting points for various topologies:

Oracle Fusion Middleware: Download, Installation & Configuration Readmes
[ http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E23104_01/download_readme.htm ]

The following are key documents within the Documentation Library which have more specific 11.1.1.5 information or guidance during the installation or patching process:

Release Notes for Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g (11.1.1.4)
[ http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E17904_01/relnotes.htm ]

Oracle Fusion Middleware Patching Guide 11g Release 1 (11.1.1)
3 Applying the Latest Oracle Fusion Middleware Patch Set
[ http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E17904_01/doc.1111/e16793/patch_set_installer.htm#PATCH207 ]

New Documentation Library

Documentation Library for for Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g (11.1.1.4)
[ http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E17904_01/index.htm ]

New Features

New features for Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g 11.1.1.4 can be seen on the product specific pages or Oracle Technology Network at the following location and the Administrator's Guide:

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/indexes/downloads/index.html

and

Oracle Fusion Middleware Administrator's Guide 11g Release 1 (11.1.1)
New and Changed Features for Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.4)
[ http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E17904_01/core.1111/e10105/whatsnew.htm#sthref11 ]

Bug Fixes

The following provides the list of bug fixes included with version 11.1.1.4.0 for Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g:

Note 1289147.1 Fixed Bugs List - Patch Set 3 (11.1.1.4.0) for Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g
Note 1271930.1 Fixed Bugs List - Patch Set 3 (11.1.1.4.0) for Oracle Service Bus 11g
Note 1240413.1 Fixed Bugs List - Oracle WebLogic Server 10.3.4

Future Maintenance

Review the following for your future Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g (11.1.1) maintenance recommendations and other important announcements:

Note 1073776.1 Steps to Maintain Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g (11.1.1)

Below is a comprehensive guide through Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g patching processes, maintenance planning, patching strategies, best practices, videos, troubleshooting advice and videos:

Note 305.1 Patching & Maintenance Advisor: Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g

CONTACTS : Oracle Application Server 10g and Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g

Note 1070309.1 SR Creation Tips for Oracle Application Server 10g and Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g

 

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