2 Introduction

2.1 Latest Release Information

This document is accurate at the time of publication. Oracle will update the release notes periodically after the software release. You can access the latest information and additions to these release notes on the Oracle Technology Network at:

http://www.oracle.com/technology/documentation/

Oracle Application Server Standard Edition One is a new offering from Oracle designed for small to medium-sized businesses or for departmental implementation.This platform, along with Oracle Database Standard Edition One, provides the same mission-critical functionality as Standard Edition, but is optimized to allow smaller organizations to roll out simple solutions quickly through pre-built, out-of-the-box functionality that is easy to deploy and manage.\

Some of the features and functionality described in documentation that is included in the Oracle Application Server 10g Release 2 (10.1.2.0.1) Standard Edition One documentation library may only be applicable to the Oracle Application Server 10g Release 2 (10.1.2) product. To utilize some of the features and functionality that are described, you may need to upgrade to the 10.1.2 product. Contact Oracle Support for more information.

2.2 Purpose of this Document

This document contains the release information for Oracle Application Server Standard Edition One. It describes differences between Oracle Application Server Standard Edition One and its documented functionality.

Oracle recommends you review this document before installing, or working with the product.

2.3 Operating System Requirements

Oracle Application Server installation and configuration will not complete successfully unless all hardware and software pre-requisites are met before installation. See Oracle Application Server Installing and Getting Started with Standard Edition One for a complete list of operating system requirements.

2.4 Certification Information

The latest certification information for Oracle Application Server Standard Edition One is available at:

http://metalink.oracle.com

2.5 Licensing Information

Licensing information for Oracle Application Server Standard Edition One is available at:

http://oraclestore.oracle.com

Detailed information regarding license compliance for Oracle Application Server Standard Edition One is available at:

http://www.oracle.com/technology/products/ias/index.html