Checking the 11g system and files
Before attempting an upgrade, ensure that you have the necessary files and the correct administrator details for the following:
- 11g RPD
- 11g Presentation Catalog
You should also be running at least the following OBIEE versions and have filesystem permissions on both:
- 1.1.7 OBIEE: Your current running version must be at least this version. Any version below this cannot be upgraded to 12c
- Your new 12c system
You should also consider the following before the upgrade:
- Check that the new 12c system has the correct database connectivity setup for the newly upgraded 11g RPD. For example, on an Oracle database, this would mean configuring the
TNSNames.ora
file on the new system. Remember that 12c utilizes its ownTNSnames.ora
file rather than requiring a separate Oracle client installation. - If you have other customizations on your current 11g implementation, you may need to reapply these. This may include CSS files to change the look...