We’re asserting a significant launch for Oracle WebLogic Server (WLS) on Azure Digital Machines. The discharge is collectively developed with the WebLogic staff as a part of a broad-ranging partnership between Microsoft and Oracle. Software program obtainable below the partnership consists of Oracle WebLogic, Oracle Linux, and Oracle Database, in addition to interoperability between Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Azure. This launch covers widespread use instances for WLS on Azure, corresponding to base picture, single working occasion, clustering, load balancing by way of App Gateway, database connectivity, integration with Azure Energetic Listing, caching with Oracle Coherence and consolidated logging by way of the ELK stack. WLS is a key element in enabling enterprise Java workloads on Azure. Prospects are inspired to judge these options for full manufacturing utilization and attain out to collaborate on migration instances.
Use instances and roadmap
The partnership between Oracle and Microsoft was introduced in June of 2019. Below the partnership, we introduced the preliminary launch of the WLS on Azure Digital Machines at Oracle OpenWorld 2019. The options simplify migration by automating boilerplate provisioning of digital networks and storage, putting in OS/Java sources, organising WLS, and configuring integration with key Azure providers.
Earlier releases centered on a primary set of use instances corresponding to single working occasion and clustering. This launch expands options to cowl most migration situations. A few of the options added embrace distributed caching by way of Coherence, consolidated logging by way of ELK, Safe Socket Layer (SSL) certificates administration, Area Identify System (DNS) configuration, and assist for Oracle HTTP Server (OHS) as a load-balancing possibility. The database integration characteristic helps Azure PostgreSQL, Azure SQL, and Oracle Database operating on OCI or Azure.
The options allow you to select from a wide range of base pictures together with WebLogic 12.2.1.three.zero with JDK8u131/251 and Oracle Linux 7.four/7.6, or WebLogic 14.1.1 with JDK11u01 on Oracle Linux 7.6. All base pictures are additionally obtainable on Azure on their very own. The standalone base pictures are appropriate for purchasers that require very extremely personalized deployments.
Along with the WLS on Digital Machines options, Oracle and Microsoft have supplied an preliminary set of options to run WLS on the Azure Kubernetes Service.
Going ahead, we shall be including extra enhancements to the WLS on Digital Machines options corresponding to assist for Purple Hat Enterprise Linux along with Oracle Linux and including base pictures for some older WLS variations corresponding to 10.three.6. We may also add extra sturdy automation for the WLS on AKS options.
The options will allow a wide range of sturdy production-ready deployment architectures with relative ease, automating the provisioning of most crucial elements shortly and permitting clients to deal with enterprise worth add. As soon as the preliminary provisioning is accomplished by the options, you might be free to additional customise the deployment together with integrating with extra Azure providers.
These presents are all Carry-Your-Personal-License. They assume you’ve gotten already procured the suitable licenses with Oracle and are correctly licensed to run presents in Azure.
Get began
Prospects all in favour of WLS on Azure Digital Machines ought to discover the options, present suggestions and keep knowledgeable of the roadmap. Prospects may benefit from hands-on assist from the engineering staff behind these presents. The chance to collaborate on a migration state of affairs is totally free whereas the presents are below energetic growth.
