Cloning EBS R12 (12.1.3) using OEL 7.9 on a Docker Container

This article outlines a general approach to cloning an Oracle EBS R12.1.3 environment using Oracle Linux 7.9 on a Docker container.

Prerequisites:

A running EBS R12.1.3 environment or tar backup of the EBS R12.1.3 environment

Access to a Docker environment.

Sufficient disk space and memory resources for the Docker container (e.g. 300gb disk and 8gb memory).

Steps:

Base Image Creation:The docker image akshayapatra/oel79:ebsr12 is built with necessary packages (e.g., Oracle RPM packages, required utilities) installed.

Here are the main steps .

Step1. Pull the image akshayapatra/oel79:ebsr12 which is 40.63GB and based on the network speed of the linux host it may take from 30 minutes to 1 hour

docker pull akshayapatra/oel79:ebsr12

Step2 : Run the docker container

docker run -dit --name ebsr12 -h ebsr12.ssoebs.com --privileged akshayapatra/oel79:ebsr12

Step3: Login to the docker container ,unzip the tar file

docker exec -it ebsr12 bash

cd /u01;nohup tar -zxpf /mnt/VISION1213-u01-ebsr12.tar.gz >tarinfo.txt 2>&1 &

Step4 :Start the EBS R12 Instance

docker exec -it -u applvis -w /home/applvis ebsr12 bash -c 'source .bash_profile;start_all_vision.sh'

Step4: Login to the EBS Instance

https://publicipofthedockerhost:8000

Step5: Using sqldeveloper or sqlplus you can connect to the database using apps password

NB:This EBS R12.1.3 VISION instance is cloned Instance installed on the host ebsr12.ssoebs.com and if you want to change the host and db name you can do and clone it accordingly.

Conclusion:

Cloning EBS R12.1.3 using Docker can provide certain benefits, such as improved portability, faster deployments, and simplified environment management.

However, careful planning, testing, and ongoing monitoring are essential to ensure the success and stability of this approach.

Note: This is a simplified overview. Consult Oracle documentation and best practices for specific guidance and implementation details.

Disclaimer:

This article provides general information and should not be considered professional advice.

The use of Docker for EBS R12.1.3 may have limitations and potential risks.

Always consult with Oracle support and experienced professionals for specific guidance and implementation in your environment.

I hope this article provides a helpful starting point for your exploration of cloning EBS R12.1.3 using Docker and OEL 7.9.

References:

Oracle E-Business Suite Installation and Upgrade Notes Release 12 (12.1.1) for Linux x86-64 (Doc ID 761566.1)

Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Configuration in a DMZ (Doc ID 380490.1)