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• Oracle announces availability of Oracle WebLogic Server 12c
  Oracle recently announced Oracle WebLogic Server 12c, the latest release of the #1 application server for conventional systems, engineered systems and cloud environments.
  • As the center piece of Oracle’s Cloud Application Foundation, Oracle WebLogic Server 12c is now certified for the full Java EE 6 platform specification, which enables high developer productivity.
  • Improved integration between Oracle WebLogic Server and Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) can auto detect and correct database node failures to help drive higher performance and simplify management.
  • As part of Oracle WebLogic Suite, Oracle Traffic Director delivers 3-4x performance boost to applications running on WebLogic, compared to traditional web-based architectures.
  • Oracle Virtual Assembly Builder enables simplified configuration, deployment, and lifecycle management of multi-tier applications onto standards-based virtualization platform.
    • Read the Press Release!
    • Invite your customers for an on demand Launch Event with Oracle Senior Vice President Hasan Rizvi!
    • For more information on Oracle WebLogic 12c, go to http://www.oracle.com/weblogic!
    • The product is available here for download!
• Current Partner Enablement Update
  • Subscribe to a variety of Oracle Newsletters – see what’s available (You may be asked to register). Scroll down to the e-newsletter section, and check the boxes for newsletters you'd like to receive.

Local Information

• Register for the Oracle WebLogic Partner Community
  The goal of the WebLogic Partner Community is to provide you with the latest information on Oracle's offerings and to facilitate the exchange of experience within community members.
• EMEA Alliances and Solutions Corner

Education

• Enablement 2.0: Jumpstart your implementation skills via the Enablement 2.0 Boot Camps. These modular training programs are developed exclusively for partners and include key Oracle solutions.
• Competency Center: Leverage this unparalleled enablement resource to train your staff on how to develop, sell, and implement Oracle solutions. Within the Competency Center you will find:
  • Guided Learning Paths: Role-specific training for Sales, PreSales, and Implementation Consultant.
• Oracle University: Leverage the premier provider of training for Oracle technologies and products. We offer thousands of courses for learners around the world!
• Search here by keyword for upcoming Boot Camps and Partner classes within your country. For more advanced searches, choose detailed search criteria here in the upper right hand box!

Events

• Oracle PartnerNetwork Events Calendar
• Oracle Global Events Calendar

Tools and Resources

• Tools
  • Active GridLink for Oracle RAC - Demonstration
  • WebLogic Server and High Availability - Demonstration

• Resources
  • Oracle WebLogic Server Product Documentation
  • Development Benefits
  • Support Benefits

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Distribution Rights

If you are a member of the Oracle PartnerNetwork at the Gold, Platinum or Diamond level with a valid Oracle Full Use Program Distribution Agreement, you may distribute the programs that have been identified as available for resale within the Database and Middleware Knowledge Zones. If you are a member of the Oracle PartnerNetwork at the Silver level with a valid Oracle Full Use Program Distribution Agreement, you may distribute the programs that have been identified as available for resale within the 1-Click Technology Knowledge Zone. Click the "Apply" link below to review and apply for the Oracle Full Use Program Distribution Agreement. If Oracle accepts your application for the Oracle Full Use Program Distribution Agreement then we will notify you

• View a complete list of programs included in the Database and Middleware Knowledge Zones that are available for resale.
• View a complete list of programs included in the 1-Click Technology Knowledge Zones that are available for resale.

If you are member of the Oracle PartnerNetwork at the Gold, Platinum or Diamond level and you would like to distribute programs that are not available in the Database and Middleware Knowledge Zones you must apply for and be accepted into Knowledge Zone that includes the applicable programs and have written confirmation from Oracle that you have met the resell criteria for the applicable Knowledge Zone.

Partners interested in distributing Oracle programs and/or services to public sector end users must have a current Oracle distribution agreement and will need to sign a Public Sector Addendum. Please contact the Oracle Partner Business Center or your Account Manager for further information.

Apply for the Oracle Full Use Program Distribution Agreement

Learn about distributing Oracle products under the Application Specific Full Use Program Distribution Agreement or Embedded Software License Agreement.

News and Information

• Oracle announces availability of Oracle WebLogic Server 12c
  Oracle recently announced Oracle WebLogic Server 12c, the latest release of the #1 application server for conventional systems, engineered systems and cloud environments.
  • As the center piece of Oracle’s Cloud Application Foundation, Oracle WebLogic Server 12c is now certified for the full Java EE 6 platform specification, which enables high developer productivity.
  • Improved integration between Oracle WebLogic Server and Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) can auto detect and correct database node failures to help drive higher performance and simplify management.
  • As part of Oracle WebLogic Suite, Oracle Traffic Director delivers 3-4x performance boost to applications running on WebLogic, compared to traditional web-based architectures.
  • Oracle Virtual Assembly Builder enables simplified configuration, deployment, and lifecycle management of multi-tier applications onto standards-based virtualization platform.
    • Read the Press Release!
    • Invite your customers for an on demand Launch Event with Oracle Senior Vice President Hasan Rizvi!
    • For more information on Oracle WebLogic 12c, go to http://www.oracle.com/weblogic!
    • The product is available here for download!
• Current Partner Enablement Update (PDF)
• Subscribe to a variety of Oracle Newsletters – see what’s available (You may be asked to register). Scroll down to the e-newsletter section, and check the boxes for newsletters you'd like to receive.

Local Information

• Register for the Oracle WebLogic Partner Community
  The goal of the WebLogic Partner Community is to provide you with the latest information on Oracle's offerings and to facilitate the exchange of experience within community members.
• EMEA Alliances and Solutions Corner

Education

• Enablement 2.0: Jumpstart your implementation skills via the Enablement 2.0 Boot Camps. These modular training programs are developed exclusively for partners and include key Oracle solutions.
• Competency Center: Leverage this unparalleled enablement resource to train your staff on how to develop, sell, and implement Oracle solutions. Within the Competency Center you will find:
  • Guided Learning Paths: Role-specific training for Sales, PreSales, and Implementation Consultant.
• Oracle University: Leverage the premier provider of training for Oracle technologies and products. We offer thousands of courses for learners around the world!
• Search here by keyword for upcoming Boot Camps and Partner classes within your country. For more advanced searches, choose detailed search criteria here in the upper right hand box!

Events

• Oracle PartnerNetwork Events Calendar
• Oracle Global Events Calendar

Tools and Resources

• Tools
  Solutions catalog
  • Manage your Solutions Catalog Profile
  • Tutorial: Updating Your Profile (PDF)
  • Tutorial: Creating Your Profile (PDF)
  • Tutorial: Meet Your Match Search (PDF)

• Resources
  • Sales Benefits
  • Marketing Benefits

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News and Information

• Partner News
• Current Global PartnerNetwork Newsletter
• Current Partner Enablement Update (PDF)
• Subscribe to a variety of Oracle Newsletters – see what’s available

Local Information

• Search here by keyword for upcoming Boot Camps and Partner classes within your country. For more advanced searches, choose detailed search criteria here in the upper right hand box!

Education

• Enablement 2.0 offers Oracle Partners training resources and tools to support specialized knowledge and ensure in-depth expertize on their chosen path to Specialization. Partners can make the most of the enablement benefits in their drive to extend market reach and expand revenue opportunities. Learn more about Enablement Benefits.
• OPN Competency Center is an intelligent training tool that allows partners to manage their Oracle training with role-focused guided learning paths and measure their achievement toward Specialization:
  • Oracle IT Architecture Release 3 Certified Architect Specialist Guided Learning Path
• OPN Boot Camps are "jump start" training covering Oracle’s growing portfolio of product lines and solutions areas and has been built in addition to the standard curriculum offered by Oracle University.

View All Boot Camp Schedules | Request a Boot Camp

Events

• Oracle Partner Architects Training Sessions
• Oracle PartnerNetwork Events Calendar
• Oracle Global Events Calendar

Tools and Resources

• Resources
  • Resources for Architects on Oracle Technology Network
  • OPN Competency Center and Oracle Spatial Guided Learning Paths
  • OPN Specialized Webcast Calendar
  • OPN Boot Camps
  • Enablement Benefits
  • Development Benefits
  • Support Benefits

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• Learn how to differentiate your business in the marketplace by becoming Oracle Exastack Optimized
• View the Specialization Catalog for all launched and planned Specializations.
• View the Product Mapping to Specialization and set the filter to view products covered in a specific Specialization.
• Learn about Specializations and Advanced Specializations
• View instructions on How to Utilize Worldwide and Associate Resources to Obtain Specialization or Oracle Exastack Optimized Status

Oracle IT Architecture Release 3 (Qualifying Specialization)

The Oracle IT Architecture Release 3 Specialization recognizes partner organizations that are proficient in designing, developing, documenting and delivering solution architectures.  Topics covered in this Specialization include: IT Strategies from Oracle, Oracle Reference Architecture, Application Infrastructure, Security, Engineering, Integration, Management and Monitoring, Service Orientation and User Interaction.

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