Forms 11.1.2 -- windows or linux 64bit

Has anyone installed the new Forms 11gR2 (11.1.2) with OAM / OID on a 64bit OS? Any tips?

Suggestions:
1. If possible, do not install OAM & OID on the same machine with WLS/FMw
2. For deployment environment, install as much RAM as possible. This will likely result in better performance gains over adding more CPU. Of course adding both is always the way to go ;) Do not simply install the minimum requirement as discussed in the Installation Guide. This will just get you through the "installation".
3. Be familiar with your operating system. If you know nothing about a particular platform or very little, don't use that platform. Often, many problems reported to Support are the result of someone working on a machine that they know little about. These days, both newer Windows and Unix platforms perform very well. It isn't like the old days when the Unix platforms greatly out performed Windows. Each platform clearly has advantages, so use the one that you know best, unless there is a pressing issue to use something else.
Most important, is that you ensure the platform you choose is one which Oracle certified for the software you are installing. The certification information for FMw 11R2 (11.1.2.0) can be found in MyOracleSupport on the Certification tab or in this document (Excel spreadsheet):
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/developer-tools/forms/oracle-forms-11gr2certmatrix-519680.xls
4. Get familiar with the documentation before starting any installation:
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E24269_01/index.htm
5. If you really need to use a SSO solution, be sure to review the Forms Deployment Guide as it explains how that integration works (at least at a high to mid level):
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E24269_01/doc.11120/e24477/sso.htm

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==================================
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- Use the OHS from the DB Companion Disk distro.
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HTH,
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There appears to be separate 64 bit versions available for down load on the Solaris platform but not on Windows Server 2003 64bit. Is there for a reason for this?
If some one could clarify the situation it would be greatly appreciated.
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Thanks AMN for quick reply.
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Restore database from windows to linux

Hi,
I want to restore my Oralce in windows to another Linux box,
my windows is windows 2003 R2 64bit, Oracle 11.2.0.2
and my Linux is Oracle Linux 5.5, Oracle 11.2.0.3,
I managed to create an instance in the linux box, restore the controlfile and datafile and catalog the archivelogs,
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Vincent;
is that mean it is not possible to restore the db from one platform to another?It's possible, but there's quite a lot of planning that needed to be done.
The Database Backup and Recovery User's Guide should have a section on Transporting Data Across Platforms.
http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E11882_01/backup.112/e10642/rcmxplat.htm
You need to use dbms_tdb.check_db to test if it can be done with the OS's you have in mind.
There's a fairly good example here, but not using the exact OS's you have in mind.
http://mohamedazar.com/2011/06/08/transport-an-entire-database-to-a-different-platform/
My understanding is it won't transport certain items :
Control files and Redo logs
Bfiles
Temp files
External tables
Directories
Password files
Also you need to create a new instance before you can use RMAN backups from the source.
Here's another example :
https://blogs.oracle.com/AlejandroVargas/entry/database_migration_from_window
Best Regards
mseberg

Install Windows 8.1 64bit on a Macbook Pro Late 2008 (using bootcamp 4.0.4033)

Hi everyone, I just tried to install windows 8.1 64bit (x64) on my MacBook Pro 15'' Late 2008 (Core 2 Duo 2.4Ghz - 4GB RAM - Nvidia 9600M GT 512Mo), running Mavericks (10.9.5), and successed it with bootcamp 4.0.4033.
I installed it from scratch (new partition, no update from windows 7), in less than 1h following these very simple steps :
Step "0" :
- You'll need an two-button usb mouse plugged
- Make sure your 64bit kernel is activated by typing this line of command in the terminal :
sudo systemsetup -setkernelbootarchitecture x86_64
If you need to cancel it, simply type this :
sudo systemsetup -setkernelbootarchitecture i386
I don't really know if this activation is necessary, but I did it 6 months ago for After Effects and maybe this activation has an effect on what happens next.
Step 1 : download the contents of bootcamp 4.0.4033 on a USB key, downloadable here : Boot Camp Support Software 4.0.4033
After the download, you'll need to unzip this file in your usb key.
NB : This bootcamp only works from XP to windows 7, but it will be enough for your old-timer laptop.
Step 2 : Create a new NTFS partition on your HDD (using the disk utility)
Windows 8.1 64 bit needs at least 20GB, so I recommend a 100GB partition as a minimum for a correct running OS (the "15%" rule).
NB : Windows 8.1 will run over a NTFS partition and nothing else.
Step 3 : Insert your bootable windows 64bit 8.1 (CD or USB key).
Step 4 : Reboot your laptop, and keep pressed the Alt key just after the boot bell sound.
The OS selection screen loads. Once appeared, you can release the Alt key.
Step 5 : If your bootable device is working, the OS selection screen will display a "Windows 8.1" HDD or CD icon. Click on it and presse "enter".
Maybe you'll see a "UFI Windows" or "UFI Boot" or "UFI something...", this doesn't work.
After pressing "enter", the windows 8.1 installation process will start.
Step 6 : During the installation process, you'll have to chose the destination partition for your OS.
Select the partition you've created earlier (step 2)
Following the windows 8.1 steps are very simple.
NB : Don't forget to press the Alt key when windows 8.1 tries to restart!
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Step 8 : After windows 8.1 is loaded, insert your usb key with Bootcamp 4.0.4033, open the "bootcamp" folder, right-click on the bootcamp setup, and click on "properties".
Select the "compatibility" tab
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Coming from Windows XPSP3, I was very surprised by the speed of the windows 8.1 installation (using an external USB super drive), and more surprised by this OS running flawlessly on my undying MBP!
The only issue I have is that my ethernet port isn't recognized, but it's a minor problem and i'm gonna found it quickly. I think it's due to my installation which wasn't perfectly clean (I try to run manually bootcamp 5.0.1 first, so there is some crap drivers somewhere).
So in order to confirm this procedure, i'm gonna re-install windows 8.1 from scratch very soon, because it take less time to do it (from step 1 to step 10) than write this article!
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And I used this method:
1. Install Windows 8.1
2. Download BootCamp 5 and unzip to folder BootCamp5 of a USB drive
3. Start CMD as Administrator
4. Install BootCamp 5 by entering the following commands
D: (Assuming the USB drive is assigned to letter D
CD BootCamp5\BootCamp\Drivers\Apple
BootCamp.msi
No need for InstEd might be considered by some as even more elegant as bezodziu's method

Adobe CS3 Windows 7 Pro 64bit Issues

I recently upgraded to Windows 7 Pro 64bit Edition after my system crashed.
I installed Adobe CS3 without a problem and it ran fine for a little while. Then one
day I started up Photoshop and then it just stopped working. So I decided to uninstall
it and reinstall it. When I started the installation, it halted and asked for this Adobe.dll file
so it complete. I clicked cancel and it aborted.
I have read many of the forums and they all suggest downloading a file or windows xp mode
or virtual pc.
I have downloaded the file that it needs and it still aborts the installation. I have downloaded
windows xp mode and installed it succesfully but I have no wish to use this software virtually
because it is limited in the amount of memory it can use and seems to be a bit sluggish
regardless of how much memory I allow it to have access to. I also have no access to my second
monitor.
Now that I have tried to install cs3 on multiple occasions, i now have to call Adobe so I can have
them reactive my copy. Adobe has to have some sort of work around or patch for this
because I cant forsee spending another grand for an upgrade to solve my problem.
Here is my system specs:
HP Pavilion M8530f
AMD Phenom 9550 X4 Quad-Core processor 2.2 gigahertz
7 gigabytes memory
ATI Radeon HD 5750 Video card
2 monitors
2 terrabyte hard drive

I am hoping its not because this a serious waste of having a 64 bit system if it is. do you know if this may be cause by a certain release version of cs3? i can imagine why any software would ask me to locate adobepdf.dll when it find itself on the cd. this is very puzzling. i have eliminated the video card, hard drive, and processor. frankly, i don't think i should work so hard to figure out how to eliminate a software especially when i paid so much money for it. if adobe doesn't find a solution, i guess i will have to find some other software that gets the job done without all these head aches.

Forms 11.1.2 -- windows or linux 64bit

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