3 Configuring Oracle WebCenter

This chapter describes how to configure Oracle WebCenter after the components have already been installed.

The following topics are covered:

3.1 Configuration Instructions

After the installation is complete, you can configure the components using the Oracle Fusion Middleware Configuration Wizard.

If this is a new installation and you need to create a new domain, follow the instructions in Section 3.1.4, "Creating a New Domain". You can also run the Configuration Wizard to extend an existing domain, as described in Section 3.1.5, "Extending an Existing Domain".

If you need additional help with any of the configuration screens, refer to Appendix B, "Oracle WebCenter Configuration Screens" or click Help to access the online help.

3.1.1 Running the Configuration Wizard with an Oracle RAC Database

If you are running the Configuration Wizard with a backend Oracle RAC database, Oracle recommends that you keep all the RAC instances configured for the service to be up and running . This will ensure that JDBC validation checks are reliable and minimize the possibility of accidental mis-configuration.

For more information, refer to Oracle Fusion Middleware High Availability Guide.

3.1.2 Starting the Oracle Fusion Middleware Configuration Wizard

Start the Configuration Wizard from the WebCenter_ORACLE_HOME/common/bin (on UNIX operating systems) or WebCenter_ORACLE_HOME\common\bin (on Windows operating systems) directory.

On UNIX operating systems:

./config.sh

On Windows operating systems:

config.cmd

If this is a new installation and you need to create a new WebLogic domain, follow the instructions in Section 3.1.4, "Creating a New Domain". You can also run the Configuration Wizard to extend an existing WebLogic domain, as described in Section 3.1.5, "Extending an Existing Domain".

If you are using a 32-bit operating system, Oracle JRockit SDK is installed as part of the Oracle WebLogic installation (see Section 2.1.4, "Install Oracle WebLogic Server and Create the Middleware Home"). This is the JDK that the Configuration Wizard will use by default. If you want to invoke the Configuration Wizard with the Sun JDK, do the following prior to starting the Configuration Wizard:

  1. Set the JAVA_HOME environment variable to the location of the Sun JDK. For example, you can set it to the Sun JDK that was installed with Oracle WebLogic Server in the MW_HOME/jdk160_14_R27.6.4-18 (on UNIX operating systems) or MW_HOME\jdk160_14_R27.6.4-18 (on Windows operating systems) directory.

  2. Set the JAVA_VENDOR environment variable to "Sun."

3.1.3 Creating a Configuration Log File

To create a log file of your configuration session, start the Configuration Wizard with the -log option, as shown below:

On UNIX operating systems:

./config.sh -log=log_filename

On Windows operating systems:

config.cmd -log=log_filename



If you specify an absolute path with your log_filename then your log file will be created there. If you only specify a file name with no path, then the log files are created in the WebCenter_ORACLE_HOME/common/bin (on UNIX operating systems) or WebCenter_ORACLE_HOME\common\bin (on Windows operating systems) directory.








3.1.4 Creating a New Domain


Follow the instructions in Table 3-1 to create a new domain.




Table 3-1 Configuration Flow for Creating a New Domain






No.
Screen
Description and Action Required








1




Welcome Screen




Select Create a new WebLogic Domain.


Click Next to continue.








2




Select Domain Source Screen




Select the components for which you want to create this domain.


Click Next to continue.








3




Specify Domain Name and Location Screen




Specify the name and location of the domain you are creating.


Click Next to continue.








4




Configure Administrator Username and Password Screen




Specify a user and password for the Administrator role.


NOTE - The domain administrator you create for Oracle WebCenter is also the administrator for WebCenter Spaces, Oracle WebCenter Discussions, and Oracle WebCenter Wiki and Blogs Server. You can choose to grant domain administrative rights for these WebCenter components to a different user. For information about granting the administrator role to a nondefault user for:



Click Next to continue.








5




Configure Server Start Mode and JDK Screen




Select the WebLogic domain startup mode and the JDK to be used for the domain.


Click Next to continue.








6




Configure JDBC Component Schema Screen




Configure your JDBC component schema. Changes to any of the fields on this screen are applied to all selected component schema in the table.


For example, if all of your schemas reside on the same database, select all of the schemas in the table, then specify the appropriate database values for the schemas (DBMS/Service, Host Name, and Port).


If, for example, you hare a different password for each schema, then you must select each schema individually and specify the password for the selected schema only.


Click Next to continue.








7




Test Component Schema Screen




Test and verify the connections to your component schema.


Click Next to continue.








8




Select Optional Configuration Screen




Select the category or categories for which you want to make additional configuration changes (you may or may not see all of the following options, depending on your selections on the Select Domain Source Screen:



If you choose not to select anything on this screen, skip to the Configuration Summary Screen.


Click Next to continue.








9




Configuration Summary Screen




Review the contents of your domain.


Click Create to continue.








10




Creating Domain Screen




Click Done when finished.
















3.1.5 Extending an Existing Domain


While creating your WebCenter domain, if you chose not to configure any of the following components, you can add them later by extending your domain: Oracle WebCenter Spaces, Oracle WebCenter Portlets, Oracle WebCenter Discussion Server, and Oracle WebCenter Wiki and Blogs Server. If this is a first time configuration or you do not want to add more components, you can skip this section and move to the next section.


Follow the instructions in Table 3-2 to extend an existing domain.




Note:

Before proceeding, make sure that schemas exist in your database for the components you are configuring when you extend the domain. For example, if you are planning to extend the domain and configure Oracle WebCenter Discussion Server, then make sure the DISCUSSIONS schema exists in your Oracle database before you continue.




Table 3-2 Configuration Flow for Extending an Existing Domain






No.
Screen
Description and Action Required








1




Welcome Screen




Select Extend an exisitng WebLogic Domain.


Click Next to continue.








2




Select a WebLogic Domain Directory Screen




Select the WebLogic directory containing the domain you are extending.


Click Next to continue.








3




Select Extension Source Screen




Select the source from which this domain will be extended.


Click Next to continue.








4




Configure JDBC Component Schema Screen




Configure your JDBC component schema. Changes to any of the fields on this screen are applied to all selected component schema in the table.


For example, if all of your schemas reside on the same database, select all of the schemas in the table, then specify the appropriate database values for the schemas (DBMS/Service, Host Name, and Port).


If, for example, you hare a different password for each schema, then you must select each schema individually and specify the password for the selected schema only.


Click Next to continue.








5




Test Component Schema Screen




Test and verify the connections to your component schema.


Click Next to continue.








6




Select Optional Configuration Screen




Select the category or categories for which you want to make additional configuration changes (you may or may not see all of the following options, depending on your selections on the Select Extension Source Screen:



If you choose not to select anything on this screen, skip to the Configuration Summary Screen.


Click Next to continue.








7




Configuration Summary Screen




Review the contents of your domain.


Click Extend to continue.








8




Creating Domain Screen




Click Done when finished.
















3.1.6 Configuration Wizard Optional Configuration Screens


The Select Optional Configuration Screen gives you the following advanced configuration options:






3.1.6.1 Administration Server Options


If you select Administration Server on the Select Optional Configuration Screen, you will see the Configure Administration Server Screen. This screen enables you to customize your Administration Server settings, such as the server name, port number, and secure connection settings.








3.1.6.2 Managed Servers, Clusters, and Machines Options


If you select Managed Servers, Clusters, and Machines on the Select Optional Configuration Screen, you will see the screens described in Table 3-3:




Table 3-3 Managed Servers, Clusters, and Machines Advanced Settings Screens






No.
Screen
Description and Action Required








1




Configure Managed Servers Screen




Add new managed servers, or edit and delete existing managed servers.


Click Next to continue.








2




Configure Clusters Screen




Create clusters if you are installing in a high availability environment. For more information, refer to Oracle Fusion Middleware High Availability Guide.


Click Next to continue.








3




Assign Servers to Clusters Screen




Assign your managed servers to a cluster in your domain.


Click Next to continue.








4




Create HTTP Proxy Applications Screen




Select whether or not you want a configure an HTTP proxy server for your cluster.


Click Next to continue.








5




Configure Machines Screen




Configure the machines that will host the managed servers.


Click Next to continue.








6




Assign Servers to Machines Screen




Assign each managed server to the machine on which it runs.


Click Next to continue.
















3.1.6.3 Deployments and Services Options


If you select Deployments and Services on the Select Optional Configuration Screen, you will see the screens described in Table 3-4.


The Configuration Wizard automatically takes care of all necessary deployment and services targeting. You should not have to change anything on these screens unless specifically directed to do so. Typically, this will happen in an enterprise deployment configuration. For more information, see Oracle Fusion Middleware Enterprise Deployment Guide for Oracle WebCenter.




Table 3-4 Deployments and Services Advanced Settings Screens






No.
Screen
Description and Action Required








1




Target Deployments to Servers or Clusters Screen




Target your deployments to servers or clusters.


Click Next to continue.








2




Target Services to Servers or Clusters Screen




Target your services to servers or clusters.


Click Next to continue.
















3.1.6.4 JMS File Store Options


If you select JMS File Store on the Select Optional Configuration Screen, you will see the Configure JMS File Stores Screen. This screen enables you to configure the names, location, and write policy for your file stores.








3.1.6.5 RDBMS Security Store Options


If you select RDBMS Security Store on the Select Optional Configuration Screen, you will see the Configure RDBMS Security Store Database Screen. This screen enables you to configure an external relational database management system (RDBMS) as a data store for various security providers.












3.2 Working with Oracle WebCenter Components


After creating or extending a domain, you must configure Oracle WebCenter components to prepare them to work with Oracle WebCenter. Depending on the WebCenter component you want to use, perform the tasks listed in Table 3-5.


For information about configuring Oracle Content Server, see Section 4.3.1, "Oracle Content Server Requirements".




Table 3-5 Configuring Oracle WebCenter Components






Component
Task Description
Documentation








Oracle WebCenter Spaces




If you want to access WebCenter Spaces, first start the WLS_Spaces managed server. Then, access the following URL and log on as an administrator:


http://host:port/webcenter



Where, host:port refers to the host name and port number of the system where Oracle WebCenter is installed. By default, Oracle WebCenter is installed on port 8888.




For information about getting started with Oracle WebCenter Spaces, see the "Getting WebCenter Spaces Up and Running" chapter in Oracle Fusion Middleware Administrator's Guide for Oracle WebCenter.


For more information about starting and stopping managed servers, see "Starting and Stopping Oracle Fusion Middleware" in Oracle Fusion Middleware Administrator's Guide.








Oracle WebCenter Portlets




To work with the preconfigured portlets available in Oracle WebCenter, you must:


    

  1. 

    Start the WLS_Portlet managed server.
    

    2. 

  2. 

    Register the required portlet producers to enable application developers or users to add portlets to applciation pages.
    

    3. 



If you want to access preconfigured portlets producer, use any of the following URLs depending on the portlet producer you wish to access:


    

  • 

    Rich Text portlet
    

    http://host:port/richtextportlet/

    • 

  • 

    WSRP Tools
    

    http://host:port/wsrp-tools/

    • 

  • 

    OmniPortlet and Web Clipping portlets
    

    http://host:port/portalTools

    • 



Where, host:port refers to the host name and port number of the system where Oracle WebCenter Portlets is installed. By default, Oracle WebCenter Portlets is installed on port 8889.




For information about:









Oracle WebCenter Discussions




To prepare Oracle WebCenter Discussions to work with Oracle WebCenter, perform the following tasks:


    

  1. 

    Start the managed server WLS_Services.
    

    2. 

  2. 

    Configure Oracle WebCenter Discussions for Web Services Security (WS-Security) to prepare the server for custom WebCenter applications.
    

    3. 

  3. 

    Register connections to Oracle WebCenter Discussions.
    

    4. 



You can access Oracle WebCenter Discussions by using the following URL:


http://host:port/owc_discussions



Where, host:port refers to the host name and port number of the system where Oracle WebCenter Discussions is installed. By default, Oracle WebCenter Discussions is installed on port 8890.


Note: You cannot start or stop Oracle WebCenter Discussions from Oracle WebLogic Server Administrator Console. To start or stop the discussion server, you must start or stop the WLS_Services managed server where Oracle WebCenter Discussions is deployed.




For information about:









Oracle WebCenter Wiki and Blog Server




To prepare Oracle WebCenter Wiki and Blog Server to work with Oracle WebCenter, perform the following tasks:


    

  1. 

    Start the managed server WLS_Services.
    

    2. 

  2. 

    Register connections to Oracle WebCenter Wiki and Blog Server.
    

    3. 



You can access Oracle WebCenter Wiki and Blog Server by using the following URL format:


http://host:port/owc_wiki



Where, host:port refers to the host name and port number of the system where Oracle WebCenter Wiki and Blog Server is installed. By default, this server is installed on port 8890. The owc_wiki refers to the Oracle WebCenter Wiki and Blog Server deployment directory.




For information about: