This chapter describes the hardware, operating system, software, server, and database requirements for installing Oracle Communications ASAP.
Hardware Requirements
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The number and configuration of the machines that you employ for your ASAP installation depend on the scale and the kind of deployment you have planned according to your network(s).
ASAP Server Hardware Requirements
The ASAP hardware requirements described in this section are based on the ASAP implementation size classifications defined in 'ASAP Server Implementation Size.'
Table 3-1 provides the small, medium, and large implementation hardware requirements for ASAP installed on the Solaris platform.
Table 3-1 Hardware Requirements for Solaris
| Software Components | Small SystemSPARC T4 2.85 GHz (8 threads per core) | Medium SystemSPARC T4 2.85 GHz (8 threads per core) | Large SystemSPARC T4 2.85 GHz (8 threads per core) |
|---|---|---|---|
ASAP Server and WebLogic Server | 1 core, 4 GB RAM, 4 x 73 GB (RAID5) | 1 core, 8 GB RAM | 2 cores, 16 GB RAM |
Oracle Database | 1 core, 6 GB RAM | 1 core, 12 GB RAM | 2 cores, 32 GB RAM |
External Storage for Oracle Datafiles | NA | 14 x 73 GB (RAID 1+0) | 28 x 73 GB (RAID 1+0) |
Table 3-2 provides the small, medium, and large implementation hardware requirements for ASAP installed on the IBM AIX platform.
Table 3-2 Hardware Requirements for IBM AIX
| Software Components | Small SystemPOWER6 5.0 GHz (2 threads per core) | Medium SystemPOWER6 5.0 GHz (2 threads per core) | Large SystemPOWER6 5.0 GHz (2 threads per core) |
|---|---|---|---|
ASAP Server and WebLogic Server | 1 core, 4 GB RAM, 4 x 73 GB (RAID5) | 4 cores, 8 GB RAM | 8 cores, 16 GB RAM |
Oracle Database | 1 core, 6 GB RAM | 2 cores, 12 GB RAM | 4 cores, 32 GB RAM |
External Storage for Oracle Datafiles | NA | 14 x 73 GB (RAID 1+0) | 28 x 73 GB (RAID 1+0) |
Table 3-3 provides the small, medium, and large implementation hardware requirements for ASAP installed on an Intel Linux platform.
Table 3-3 Hardware Requirements for Linux
| Software Components | Small SystemE5-2690 2.9 GHz (2 threads per core) | Medium SystemE5-2690 2.9 GHz (2 threads per core) | Large SystemE5-2690 2.9 GHz (2 threads per core) |
|---|---|---|---|
ASAP Server and WebLogic Server | 2 cores, 4 GB RAM, 4 x 73 GB (RAID5) | 3 cores, 8 GB RAM | 4 cores, 16 GB RAM |
Oracle Database | 2 cores, 6 GB RAM | 3 cores, 12 GB RAM | 4 cores, 32 GB RAM |
External Storage for Oracle Datafiles | NA | 14 x 73 GB (RAID 1+0) | 28 x 73 GB (RAID 1+0) |
Table 3-4 provides the small, medium, and large implementation hardware requirements for ASAP installed on an HP Itanium platform.
Table 3-4 Hardware Requirements for HP Itanium
| Software Components | Small SystemItanium2 1.6 GHz | Medium SystemItanium2 1.6 GHz | Large SystemItanium2 1.73 GHz |
|---|---|---|---|
ASAP Server and WebLogic Server | 2 cores, 4 GB RAM, 4 x 73 GB (RAID5) | 8 cores, 8 GB RAM | 16 cores, 16 GB RAM |
Oracle Database | 2 cores, 6 GB RAM | 4 cores, 12 GB RAM | 8 cores, 32 GB RAM |
External Storage for Oracle Datafiles | NA | 14 x 73 GB (RAID 1+0) | 28 x 73 GB (RAID 1+0) |
ASAP Order Control Application Hardware Requirements
The Order Control Application (OCA) client can be deployed on a Windows platform. Ensure that the target machines for the OCA installation meet the following hardware requirements:
OCA client installer is 45 MB
Disk space requirements for the following components are 26 MB and include:
Java Development Kit (JDK)
OCA Client software
BI Publisher Report Templates
x86 32-bit architecture
Software Requirements
Ensure that you have the supported patch levels of the operating environment and additional software components (including Oracle Database Server and Oracle WebLogic Server). For information about patch levels, see 'Patch Requirements.'
Use the My Oracle Support Certifications tab to access the latest software platform support information. See knowledge article 1491004.1 on the My Oracle Support Help Web site for additional information:
Table 3-5 lists operating systems and software that support ASAP 7.3.0.2. Table 3-6 lists operating systems and software that support ASAP 7.3.0.0 and 7.3.0.1. Consult with your Oracle Database and UNIX administrators to confirm that you have the required system elements.
Table 3-5 ASAP 7.3.0.2 Software Requirements
| Component | Product | Version | Patches | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Server Operating System | Oracle Linux (64-bit) | 6.6+ or 7.1+ | NA | Oracle recommends the latest available update. Oracle products certified on Oracle Linux are also supported on Red Hat Enterprise Linux due to implicit compatibility between both distributions. Oracle does not run any additional testing on Red Hat Enterprise Linux products. |
Server Operating System | Oracle Solaris on SPARC architecture (64-bit) | 10 or 11 | NA | Solaris 10 is only supported if you are using Oracle WebLogic Server version 12.1.3. |
Server Operating System | IBM AIX (64-bit) | 6.1 TL7+ or 7.1 TL3+ | NA | NA |
Server Operating System | Hewlett Packard HP-UX for Itanium (64-bit) | 11iv3 (11.31) | NA | NA |
Server Operating System | Oracle VM Server for x86 (to be used with Oracle Linux) | 3.0 | NA | NA |
Operating System for the Order Control Application | Microsoft Windows on x86 (32-bit or 64-bit) (For OCA only) | 7 (SP1) or 10 | NA | NA |
Application Server | Oracle WebLogic Server 12c Enterprise Edition (generic installer) | 12.1.3 or 12.2.1.2 | NA | ASAP is supported on WebLogic Server 12.1.3 with Java 7 only, and on WebLogic Server version 12.2.1.2 with Java 8 only. The generic version of the WebLogic Server software can be found as a separate downloadable item with the ASAP software. This version does not include a JDK. You must download and install the JDK for your platform as listed in this table before you install WebLogic Server. |
Application Server | Application Server RDBMS Thin JDBC driver (ojdbc6.jar). This driver is an optional WebLogic Server component. You must install this component before you install ASAP. During the installation of the WebLogic Server software, make sure you select WebLogic JDBC Drivers. | 12.1.3 or 12.2.1.2 | NA | NA |
Java Standard Edition: JDK for the WebLogic Server | 64-bit Oracle JDK For Linux or Solaris | 1.7.x or 1.8.x with the latest Critical Patch Update | NA | This Java will be used by WebLogic Server only. For information about the Java version used by the ASAP servers, see 'Java 8 Compatibility.' |
Java Standard Edition: JDK for the WebLogic Server | 32- or 64-bit IBM JDK For AIX | 1.7.0 (SR9 FP60)+ or 1.8.0 (SR3_FP10)+ | NA | This Java will be used by WebLogic Server only. For information about the Java version used by the ASAP servers, see 'Java 8 Compatibility.' The generic WebLogic Server available with the ASAP software from the Oracle Software Delivery Cloud Web site can run in 32-bit or 64-bit mode, depending on the JDK version you use. |
Java Standard Edition: JDK for the WebLogic Server | 32- or 64-bit HP JDK For HP-UX | 1.7.0.19+ or 1.8.0.08+ | NA | This Java will be used by WebLogic Server only. For information about the Java version used by the ASAP servers, see 'Java 8 Compatibility.' The generic WebLogic Server available with the ASAP software from the Oracle Software Delivery Cloud Web site can run in 32-bit or 64-bit mode, depending on the JDK version you use. |
Database Server | Oracle Database 12c Enterprise Edition for the following platforms:
| 12.1.0.2 | NA | For information about downloading these databases see 'Downloading and Installing the Oracle Database Software.' |
Database Client | Oracle Client for the following platforms:
| 12.1.0.2 (32-bit) or 11.2.0.4 (32-bit) | NA | For information about downloading this client see 'Downloading and Installing the Oracle Client Software.' You must install either the 12.1.0.2 or 11.2.0.4 version of the Oracle Database Client software. |
Reporting Solution for the OCA Client | Business Intelligence (BI) Publisher for use with the OCA Client (Thick or Thin) | 12.2.1.2 | NA | NA |
IDE | Sun Studio (C/C++ Compiler for creating custom SRP) | 12 Update 1 | NA | NA |
OCA Java Web Start Thin Client Browser Support | Microsoft Internet Explorer | 11 | NA | NA |
OCA Java Web Start Thin Client Browser Support | Mozilla Firefox | ESR 45 | NA | NA |
Java Standard Edition: JDK for OCA thick client | 32-bit Oracle JDK For Microsoft Windows | 1.7.x or 1.8.x with the latest Critical Patch Update | NA | Download this JDK for the OCA thick client only. The OCA java thin client automatically installs the appropriate JDK when you run the client using Internet Explorer or Firefox. |
Table 3-6 ASAP 7.3.0.0 and 7.3.0.1 Software Requirements
| Component | Product | Version | Patches | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Server Operating System | Oracle Linux (64-bit) | 6.6+ or 7.1+ | NA | Oracle recommends the latest available update. Oracle products certified on Oracle Linux are also certified and supported on Red Hat Enterprise Linux due to implicit compatibility between both distributions. Oracle does not run any additional testing on Red Hat Enterprise Linux products. |
Server Operating System | Oracle Solaris on SPARC architecture (32-bit and 64-bit) | 10 or 11 | NA | NA |
Server Operating System | IBM AIX (64-bit) | 6.1 TL7+ | NA | NA |
Server Operating System | Hewlett Packard HP-UX for Itanium (64-bit) | 11i V3 | NA | NA |
Server Operating System | Oracle VM for use with Oracle Linux | 3.0 | NA | NA |
Operating System for the Order Control Application | Microsoft Windows on x86 (32-bit) (For OCA only) | 7 (SP1) | NA | NA |
Application Server | Oracle WebLogic Server 12c Enterprise Edition (generic installer) | 12.1.2 or 12.1.3 | NA | The generic version of the WebLogic Server software can be found as a separate downloadable item with the ASAP software. This version does not include a JDK. You must download and install the JDK for your platform as listed in this table before you install WebLogic Server. |
Application Server | Application Server RDBMS Thin JDBC driver (ojdbc6.jar). This driver is an optional WebLogic Server component. You must install this component before you install ASAP. During the installation of the WebLogic Server software, make sure you select WebLogic JDBC Drivers. | 12.1.3 | NA | NA |
Java Standard Edition: JDK for the WebLogic Server | 32- or 64-bit Oracle JDK For Linux or Solaris | 1.7.x with the latest Critical Patch Update | NA | This Java will be used by WebLogic Server only. The generic WebLogic Server available with the ASAP software from the Oracle Software Delivery Cloud Web site can run in 32-bit or 64-bit mode, depending on the JDK (Java SE) version you use. |
Java Standard Edition: JDK for the WebLogic Server | 32- or 64-bit IBM JDK For AIX | 1.7 | NA | This Java will be used by WebLogic Server only. The generic WebLogic Server available with the ASAP software from the Oracle Software Delivery Cloud Web site can run in 32-bit or 64-bit mode, depending on the JDK (Java SE) version you use. |
Java Standard Edition: JDK for the WebLogic Server | 32- or 64-bit HP JDK For HP-UX | 1.7.x | NA | This Java will be used by WebLogic Server only. The generic WebLogic Server available with the ASAP software from the Oracle Software Delivery Cloud Web site can run in 32-bit or 64-bit mode, depending on the JDK (Java SE) version you use. |
Database Server | Oracle Database 12c Enterprise Edition for the following platforms:
| 12.1.0.2 | NA | For information about downloading these databases see 'Downloading and Installing the Oracle Database Software.' |
Database Client | Oracle Client for the following platforms:
| 12.1.0.2 (32-bit) or 11.2.0.4 (32-bit) | NA | For information about downloading this client see 'Downloading and Installing the Oracle Client Software.' You must install either the 12.1.0.2 or 11.2.0.4 version of the Oracle Database Client software. |
Reporting Solution for the OCA Client | Business Intelligence (BI) Publisher for use with the OCA Client (Thick or Thin) | 11.1.1 | NA | NA |
IDE | Sun Studio (C/C++ Compiler for creating custom SRP) | 12 Update 1 | NA | NA |
OCA Java Web Start Thin Client Browser Support | Microsoft Internet Explorer | 9, 10, or 11 | NA | NA |
OCA Java Web Start Thin Client Browser Support | Mozilla Firefox | 3.5 or higher | NA | NA |
Java Standard Edition: JDK for OCA thick client | 32-bit Oracle JDK For Microsoft Windows | 1.7.x with the latest Critical Patch Update | NA | Download this JDK for the OCA thick client only. The OCA java thin client automatically installs the appropriate JDK when you run the client using Internet Explorer or Firefox. |
Design Studio Installation and Version Compatibility
For Oracle Communications Design Studio plug-in installation information, see Design Studio Installation Guide.
See Design Studio Product Compatibility Matrix (included in the Design Studio documentation) for Design Studio for Order and Service Management compatibility information.
Java 8 Compatibility
Java 7 is bundled with the ASAP installer and will be used by default for the ASAP servers. As of ASAP 7.3.0.2, however, ASAP is also fully compatible with Java 8. To use Java 8, you must upgrade it according to the instructions in knowledge article 1469854.1, 'How To Upgrade The JDK Used By ASAP To A Different Version,' available on the Oracle support Web site:
The version of Java used by the ASAP servers is completely independent of the version of Java used by WebLogic Server. For example, you can use Java 8 for WebLogic Server 12.2.1.2 even if the ASAP servers are using Java 7.
Information Requirements
During ASAP installation, you are required to enter configuration values, such as host names and port numbers. This section describes the information that you will be required to provide during the installation process. You define some of these configuration values when you install and configure the Oracle database, client, and WebLogic Server.
Oracle Database Information
Table 3-7 lists the Oracle Database information that you are required to provide during the ASAP installation process.
Table 3-7 Database Information Required in the ASAP Installation Process
| Installer Field | Description |
|---|---|
Directory Name: | The base directory of the Oracle Database Client software. For example: The ASAP Installer requires that you enter this value. |
Name of RDBMS Server | The tnsnames.ora entry name of the database instance on which the ASAP schemas will be installed (for example ASAPDB). The ASAP Installer requires that you enter this value. |
Oracle Server DBA User Name | User name of the Oracle DBA for the predefined SYS user account. The ASAP Installer requires that you enter this value. |
Oracle Server DBA Password | Password of the Oracle DBA for the predefined SYS user account. The ASAP Installer requires that you enter this value. |
System Admin User Name | User name of the predefined Oracle database SYSTEM user account. You need this account to run ora_system_procs.sh script after you install ASAP for the first time. |
System Admin Password | Password for the predefined Oracle database SYSTEM user account. You need this password to run ora_system_procs.sh script after you install ASAP for the first time. |
Table 3-8 lists schema details that you are required to provide during installation.
Oracle 7.3 Client Software Installation
Table 3-8 Schema user Information
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| Installer Field | Description |
|---|---|
Data Segment Index Segment | You must create one or more tablespaces and associated data files for the ASAP schemas (SARM, CTRL, ADM, SRP, and NEP) before you install ASAP. The ASAP installer requires you to select tablespaces in which to create data and index segments for each ASAP schema. For example
The sample values provided here show one tablespace for all data and one for all index segments, however this is not mandatory. For example, you can create one tablespace for all the segments or individual tables spaces for every data and index segments for every server (see 'Database and Client Planning'). |
TMP_TS | You must select a temporary tablespace, for example, TEMP. The ASAP Installer requires that you enter this value. |
Server Port Numbers | The ASAP Installer automatically generates ports for ASAP servers and checks that these ports do not conflict with other ASAP environments. However, you can also select your own values during the installation process. You can select ports for the following servers (where envID represents you ASAP environment ID):
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Oracle 7.3 Client Software
For more information about creating tablespaces, see 'About Creating and Configuring the Oracle Database.'
WebLogic Connection Information
Table 3-9 lists WebLogic Server connection details that you are required to provide during installation.
Table 3-9 WebLogic Server Connection Information
| Information Type | Description |
|---|---|
Host Name of Oracle WebLogic Server | You provide the host name for the WebLogic Server instance to define it uniquely for the specific purpose of installing, and working with, ASAP (for example, localhost). The ASAP Installer requires that you enter this value. |
Port Number of Oracle WebLogic Server | This is the port number assigned to this specific the WebLogic Server (for example 7001). The ASAP Installer requires that you enter this value. |
User Name of Oracle WebLogic Server Administrator | Your WebLogic Server user name. You define this name when create an Oracle WebLogic Server domain. The ASAP Installer requires that you enter this value. |
Password of Oracle WebLogic Server Administrator | You define this password along with the user name when you create an Oracle WebLogic Server domain. The ASAP Installer requires that you enter this value. |
Patch Requirements
This section documents required software patches for ASAP 7.3.
New patches and security updates should be applied as they become available (see 'About Critical Patch Updates' for more information).
Oracle WebLogic Server 12c Patches
You must download the latest WebLogic server patch. Go to the Oracle support Web site to download patches:
Use the WebLogic Server Oracle Smart Update tool to apply the downloaded patch. For more information, see the discussion on applying and managing patches in the Oracle Smart Update documentation on the Oracle Technology Network Web site:
About Critical Patch Updates
Oracle provides a Critical Patch Update Advisory Web page that is updated on a quarterly basis. ASAP supports all Critical Patch Updates. Install all applicable Critical Patch Updates as soon as possible.
To check for Critical Patch Updates, find out about security alerts, and enable email notifications about Critical Patch Updates, see the Security topic on the Oracle Technology Network Web site at: