Memory Issues with Oracle WebLogic Smart Update

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If you need to update Oracle WebLogic 10.3.6 on Solaris / UNIX / Linux with a security patch or service pack, you will likely find yourself using the Oracle Smart Update program.  This program, which is run by executing the script bsu.sh, is usually found in the utils/bsu folder underneath the BEA Home folder. For … Read more

Don’t Put Spaces in Java Install Path!

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So you’ve decided you want to install Oracle Middleware Weblogic Server on Windows, but you haven’t installed the Java JDK yet. Are you thinking about installing it somewhere like “C:\Program Files\Java\jdk…”? Do not pass GO, do not collect $200, go directly to Oracle installation jail! For whatever reason, Oracle – who also happens to own … Read more

Java VM Issues While Installing Eclipse Neon on macOS Sierra

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When installing the Eclipse IDE, one must be running a version of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) that is compatible with the version of Eclipse that is being installed. I was trying to install Eclipse Neon on macOS Sierra, which is the most recent major release. Sierra ships with Java, but not the version which … Read more