Fusion Middleware
Statement of Direction
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Fusion Middleware
Statement of Direction
Oracle Fusion Middleware directions
Oracle Fusion Middleware is Oracle’s digital business platform for the enterprise. It
enables businesses to efficiently create and run agile, intelligent applications in client-
server, web and cloud environments. Oracle’s strategy for Fusion Middleware is to
continue to modernize the platform while providing bridging technologies to cloud native
application development and deployment.
Fusion Middleware customers can continue to enjoy superior application performance,
reliability, and security today with a clear path to next-generation cloud technologies
when ready to make that move. Oracle Fusion Middleware customers can migrate to the
cloud at their own pace while continuing to receive support for their existing license
software for many years to come. Oracle plans no forced upgrades or migrations.
Release details
WebLogic Server and Coherence 14.1.1, which began shipping in March 2020, are the first
product releases in the Oracle Fusion Middleware 14.1 product line. They include Java EE
8 and Jakarta EE 8 compatibility, simplified integration with microservices, support for a
new open source WebLogic Remote Console, enhancements to Kubernetes tooling and
support, Oracle Java SE 8 and 11 certification, GraalVM EE certification, and improvements
to Oracle Database integration.
The next planned release of Oracle Fusion Middleware is Oracle Fusion Middleware 14.1.2,
which will be built on updated versions of WebLogic Server and Coherence 14.1.2, with
features and enhancements in areas such as:
• the latest Java technologies -JDK 11 & 17 runtime, Jakarta EE 8 and GraalVM;
• cloud native application development and deployment, including alignment with
Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) recommended technologies;
• security and compliance enhancements to address modern security and
regulatory requirements; and
• interoperability in hybrid cloud and multi-cloud environments.
Middleware products planned for inclusion in 14.1.2 are:
• WebLogic Server, Coherence and Oracle HTTP Server;
• JDeveloper and ADF;
• SOA Suite and BPM Suite;
• WebCenter Portal, WebCenter Content, and WebCenter Sites;
• Forms and Reports;
• Oracle Data Integrator and Enterprise Data Quality; and
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• GoldenGate Foundation Suite.
Oracle’s Identity Management Suite will ship an IDM 14.1.2 release based on FMW 14.1.2
with a target GA date of first half Calendar Year 2024. Oracle Analytics Server (OAS) plans
to uptake 14.1.2 in an annual OAS release after 14.1.2 Release to Manufacturing (RTM).
Oracle is committed to deliver support for Kubernetes for its Fusion Middleware family of
products. Currently the following products are supported on Kubernetes:
• Oracle WebLogic Server;
• Oracle Coherence;
• Oracle Access Management;
• Oracle Identity Governance;
• Oracle SOA Suite;
• Oracle Unified Directory;
• Oracle Unified Directory Services Manager;
• Oracle WebCenter Sites;
• Oracle WebCenter Content
• Oracle WebCenter Portal
Looking ahead, Oracle intends to continue to support the above products on Kubernetes
in the Fusion Middleware 14.1.2 release.
Next steps
Oracle has designed its Fusion Middleware product releases to provide an upgrade path
for its existing customers to the latest releases. We also offer tools, training and expertise
to make those upgrades as smooth as possible. Fusion Middleware customers on older
releases should take the following guidance into consideration.
• Extended Support for Fusion Middleware 11g and 12.1.3 has ended. We offer
Market Driven Support for Fusion Middleware 11g. Customers using these Fusion
Middleware versions are encouraged to upgrade to Oracle Fusion Middleware
12.2.1.4 as soon as possible for on-premises applications, or to move to similar
Oracle Cloud Services. For customers of WebLogic Server and Coherence,
upgrade to WebLogic Server and Coherence 14.1.1 is also an option.
• As Fusion Middleware 14.1.2 is a major release for the suite, Oracle intends that
customers will be able to upgrade to 14.1.2 when it is released and have the
standard five (5) years of Premier Support and three (3) years of Extended
Support.
• The dates for Premier and Extended Support for Fusion Middleware 12.2.1.4 are
published in Oracle Fusion Middleware Lifetime Support Policy
(https://www.oracle.com/us/assets/lifetime-support-middleware-069163.pdf).
• Oracle intends to designate Fusion Middleware 14.1.2 as a Long Term Support
release as it is defined in Oracle Fusion Middleware Error Correction Policy (Doc
ID: 209768.1).
• Oracle intends to release Fusion Middleware 14.1.2 in Calendar Year 2023.
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Conclusion
Oracle continues to be a leader in middleware software. We are committed to guide our
customers through multiple major industry technology shifts while preserving their
investments. With Oracle Fusion Middleware 14c we intend to continue to provide a path
to a modern digital business platform on-premises and in the cloud.
For more information about Oracle Fusion Middleware, go to
www.oracle.com/middleware or contact your Oracle sales representative.
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