Multiple instances of OBIEE11g in same server

Question

Hi Experts,
I need some advice on Creating Multiple instances of OBIEE11g in same server.
the following are the details
i have got windows server R2, installed weblogic 10.3.6 with 64bit JDK, then oBIEE 11.1.1.6.0 software only install and configuration
till here everything is up and running without any issue.
now i want to set up second instance , need some clarifications on points mentioned below:-
1. same home directory can be used (c:\Middleware in my case) for second instance.
2. to start second time software only install shall i mention same c:\Middleware\Oracle_BI1 or shall i mention c:\Middleware\Oracle_B2
3. do i need to mention Bifoundation_domain and weblogic (userid, portno) separately
Awaiting your reply.
Cheers,
Ankit

Answer 1

Hi,
Once completed instance1 installation then try to another installance2 with custom port option.
*1. same home directory can be used (c:\Middleware in my case) for second instance.*
Yes
*2. to start second time software only install shall i mention same c:\Middleware\Oracle_BI1 or shall i mention c:\Middleware\Oracle_B2*
Ensure that you install each instance into a separate Middleware home on that computer.
*3. do i need to mention Bifoundation_domain and weblogic (userid, portno) separately ?*
No need,1st install WebLogic Server first and then perform a Software Only Install then try to do the Configuration Assistant multiple times (or once for each instance) to configure each instance in the same, or shared, Middleware home.
for more, Refer section 2.2.3.2 - Installing Multiple, Standalone Oracle Business Intelligence Instances on a Single Computer - of the Oracle Fusion Middleware Installation Guide for Oracle Business Intelligence 11g Release 1 (11.1.1) E10539-02
The link is here: http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E21764_01/bi.1111/e10539/c2_scenarios.htm#CHDDIDGE     
If you need it, this note may also be useful.
OBIEE 11g: What Is The Format Of The staticports.ini File To Specify The Ports (Doc ID 1224873.1)
Thanks
Deva
Edited by: Devarasu R on Feb 15, 2013 1:27 PM