Introduction

This is the second part in a 6-part series of blogs, The topic that will be covered is WebGate Certification, Availability, and Download Location. It will focus on the Oracle Access Manager (OAM) 12.2.1.4.0 version of the Access server and its certified and supported components.

WebGate Certification

Given that all WebGate packages for a specific platform are bundled into a single installer package, it has become difficult to determine which Web server/WebGate combinations are certified and supported?

Example

When downloading the WebGate from OTN the WebGate package may be listed as “Oracle Access Manager IHS 12.0 WebGates 11.1.2.3.0” which will download file named “ofm_webgates_ihs12_generic_11.1.2.3.0_disk1_1of1.zip”.

This installer gives no indication what platforms the IHS WebGate is supported on and in fact if used to install the IHS12 WebGate onto an AIX machine it will succeed and the WebGate will be operational. However, the 11.1.2.3.0 WebGate for IHS12 on the AIX platform is not a certified combination per the WebGate certification matrix.

Certification Matrix

The certification matrix is considered the source for truth for which WebGates/platforms are supported. Even if a WebGate package is delivered by an OTN download file, can be successfully installed, and works as expected, if the package is not listed in the certification matrix, then it will not be considered supported or certified. This means that Oracle Support cannot file bugs on the WebGate nor will any bundle patches be produced for the WebGate until the package has been official tested and listed in the certification matrix spreadsheet.

  • The rule of thumb for WebGate certification is that the WebGate version must be less than or equal to the OAM server it is connecting to.
  • The source of truth for the certified and supported Oracle Access Management WebGates for Oracle Access Manager Server 12c product is detailed in the Certification Matrix

WebGate Logistics

Available WebGates

12.2.1.4.0 WebGates

The 12.2.1.4.0 OAM WebGates are available for the following web servers:

  • Oracle HTTP Server (OHS) 12.2.1.4.x
  • Apache 2.4.6+
  • Internet Information Services (IIS) 10.x
  • IBM HTTP Server (IHS) 9

12.2.1.3.0 WebGate (There is only 1)

  • The 12.2.1.3.0 OAM WebGate is available for Oracle HTTP Server (OHS) 12.2.1.3.x.

11.1.2.3.0 WebGate

The 11.1.2.3.x OAM WebGates that are available … see certification matrix

WebGate Download Location

12.2.1.4.0 WebGates

  • OHS 12.2.1.4.0 – There is no download or installation required for the OHS WebGate module, as it is part of the OHS install.
  • Apache/IIS/IHS 12.2.1.4.0 – These WebGates use e-delivery

1. Access and Log into Oracle Software Delivery Cloud link
2. Search for “Oracle Access Manager Web Gates”
3. From the drop down select “Oracle Access Manager WebGates
4. From the results select “REL: Oracle Access Manager WebGates 12.2.1.4
This will add the selected option to the Cart.
5. View the cart and see what has been added
Select Continue
6. From this page select from the drop down for Platforms/Languages
Select the desired WebGate to download
As of June/2022 the following WebGates are available:

7. This brings up the Oracle License Agreement
Select the check box to agree, then the continue button.
8. This displays the WebGate selected for download
Select the Download button
9. Prompted to save file
10. Select Location
11. Execute the file saved in step 9
If needed, refer to KM Note for an example of how to download WebGates using e-delivery … What Oracle Access Manager 12c (OAM 12.2.1.4.0) non OHS WebGates Are Available And Where To Download Them (Doc ID 2773573.1)

12.2.1.3.0 WebGate (There is only 1) OHS 12.2.1.3.0

There is no download or installation required for the OHS WebGate module as it is part of the OHS install.

11.1.2.3.0 WebGate

These WebGates use Oracle Technical Resources (Formerly Oracle Technology Network) Downloads

Wrap up

The OAM WebGate certification matrix, availability, and download locations have been provided and can be used to determine what WebGates best fit into the desired environment.

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