Taking a snapshot of a WebLogic domain

You can use this plugin to take a snapshot of cell configuration and retrieve it back to the framework server for use in performing comparisons over time.

Prerequisites for taking snapshots

  • For taking snapshots, the relevant WebLogic client jars (wlfullclient.jar, wlclient.jar) will need to be present on the framework server - the location can be configured on the product tab on the environments page when WebLogic 11 is selected as the plugin.
  • You must enable IIOP on the target WebLogic server. In the AdminServer go to protocols -> IIOP and tick the enabled box. Also set the username and password to be the same as the Admin user used to access the console
  • You will need a username and password to connect to the target weblogic domain.
  • You will need a hostname and soap port to connect to

Usage

Initial configuration

  1. Log into the framework server. Go to Go to Infrastructure. Select the installation to snapshot and click the "Edit" button, or, if not present, create a new one.
  2. On the Product tab, select a WebLogic plugin from the dropdown list. If not present in the list, ensure the plugin is installed.
  3. Ensure the prerequisites are met and complete the fields with the required data
  4. Save the configuration
  5. Run the test connection by using the "Test Connection" button.

Taking a snapshot

  1. Log into the framework server. Go to Go to Infrastructure. Select the installation to snapshot and click the "View" button
  2. On the "General" tab, click the "Snapshot" button.
  3. The snapshot is initiated as a job. Go to the executing jobs panel to follow the progress of this snapshot.

Resolving issues

Here you will find a list of common issues and their resolution.