Install Oracle Forms Reports 12.2.1.4 With Weblogic 12c 12.2 May 2026

Oracle Forms & Reports 12.2.1.4 with WebLogic 12c (12.2) — Digest

Step 1: Environment Preparation

12) Useful WLST / admin commands (examples)

• Start AdminServer:
  • DOMAIN_HOME/bin/startWebLogic.sh
• Start Managed Server:
  • DOMAIN_HOME/bin/startManagedWebLogic.sh http://:
• Using WLST to list servers:
  • Connect to admin via wlst, then:
    • servers = cmo.getServers()
• Deploy application (WLST):
  • deploy('appName', '/path/to/app.war')

(Adjust for Windows with .cmd equivalents.)

Prerequisites: The Foundation

You cannot build a castle on sand. Ensure you have the following prepared: Install Oracle Forms Reports 12.2.1.4 With Weblogic 12c 12.2

1. The OS: A certified OS (Oracle Linux 7/8, Windows Server 2016/2019, or Red Hat). Note: For this guide, we assume a Linux environment, but the GUI steps are identical on Windows.
2. The JDK: JDK 1.8.0_211 or later (Java 11 is supported in 12.2.1.4, but JDK 8 remains the safe bet for compatibility).
3. The Binaries:
   • fmw_12.2.1.4.0_infrastructure.jar (This contains WebLogic Server and the Infrastructure DB).
   • fmw_12.2.1.4.0_forms.jar (The Forms and Reports installer).
4. The Database: An available Oracle Database (12c or 19c) for the Repository Creation Utility (RCU).

Run the Installer

cd /tmp/forms_install/Disk1
./runInstaller -jreLoc $JAVA_HOME

Follow these steps in the wizard:

1. Specify Inventory Directory: Provide /u01/app/oracle/oraInventory.
2. Installation Type: Choose "Forms and Reports Deployment" (also select "Repository Creation Utility" if you plan to use Reports).
3. Prerequisite Checks: Ensure all pass.
4. WebLogic Server Location: Point to the Middleware home (/u01/app/oracle/middleware).
5. Installation Summary: Verify and install.