job summary:
Background and Context
The organization operates a legacy Oracle Forms & Reports environment currently hosted on Microsoft Windows Server (2003 R2 and 2008). The stack includes:
Oracle Forms & Reports 10g (Oracle Application Server 10g)
Oracle Databases 10g and 11gR2
VMware-based virtualization
The Windows operating systems are end-of-life and represent unacceptable operational and security risk. The organization has decided to:
Exit the Windows platform entirely
Upgrade Oracle Forms & Reports to the final supported release (12c)
Migrate the environment to Linux (RHEL 7.9)
Modernize the database platform to Oracle 12c or 19c
Decommission Oracle Application Server 10g
Custom Java Struts web applications previously co-hosted on the Forms server are out of scope for this effort and will not be migrated.
This SOW defines the scope of work required to design, build, migrate, and validate the new Linux-based Oracle Forms & Reports 12c environment.
Objectives
Design a supported, stable Oracle Forms & Reports 12c architecture on RHEL 7.9
Migrate Oracle Forms & Reports from 10g (Windows) to 12c (Linux)
Migrate Oracle databases from 10g / 11gR2 (Windows) to 12c or 19c (Linux)
Validate functional parity of Forms and Reports
Establish a secure, supportable runtime environment
Enable decommissioning of all Windows-based Oracle servers
In-Scope Work
1. Architecture & Planning
Review current Oracle Forms, Reports, and database environment
Identify Forms & Reports version-specific upgrade considerations
Define target-state architecture (application tier, database tier, client access)
Recommend Oracle DB target version (12c vs 19c)
Identify Linux OS, Java, and library requirements
Produce a migration plan and cutover approach
2. Linux Environment Build (RHEL 7.9)
Validate RHEL 7.9 baseline suitability for Oracle Forms & Reports 12c
Define required OS packages, libraries (including 32-bit/X11), and kernel parameters
Configure Oracle user accounts, directory structures, and permissions
Install and configure required Java (Oracle JDK 8, pinned version)
3. Oracle Forms & Reports 12c Installation
Install Oracle Fusion Middleware Infrastructure 12c
Install Oracle Forms & Reports 12c
Apply the latest recommended bundle patches
Configure Forms & Reports domain
Configure WebLogic Admin and managed servers for Forms and Reports
4. Database Migration
Design database migration approach (export/import, RMAN, Data Pump, or upgrade)
Migrate:
Oracle 10g databases
Oracle 11gR2 databases (including Data Guard if applicable)
Validate schema integrity, stored procedures, and Forms connectivity
5. Forms & Reports Migration and Validation
Compile and migrate Forms modules from 10g to 12c
Resolve compilation warnings and runtime issues
Validate Reports output, formatting, and fonts
Configure Forms servlet and runtime parameters
***Validate Forms launch via Java Web Start (JNLP)***
6. Client Access & Runtime Validation
Validate Forms client launch using Java Web Start
Define supported client Java versions
Address certificate, security prompt, and trust issues
Validate browser-based launch workflow
7. Hardening and Operational Readiness
Post-install OS hardening guidance (SELinux, firewall, services)
Backup and recovery recommendations
Patch management guidance
Knowledge transfer to internal staff
8. Cutover and Decommissioning Support
Assist with production cutover planning
Validate production environment
Support decommissioning of Windows-based Oracle servers
Out-of-Scope Work
Migration or remediation of Java Struts or other custom web applications
Application rewrites or functional enhancements
End-user training beyond technical validation
Ongoing managed services after project completion
Oracle licensing procurement or contract negotiation (advisory only)
Deliverables
Target-state architecture documentation (high-level)
Migration plan and cutover strategy
RHEL 7.9 build and configuration checklist
Installed and patched Oracle Forms & Reports 12c environment
Migrated and validated Oracle databases
Forms & Reports functional validation results
Knowledge transfer session and handoff documentation
Mandatory Experience
Oracle Forms & Reports (10g 11g / 12c) migration experience
Oracle Fusion Middleware 12c (Forms & Reports)
Oracle Database administration and migration (10g/11g 12c/19c)
Linux administration (RHEL 7 preferred)
Prior Windows-to-Linux Oracle migrations (verifiable)
Experience with Java Web Start (JNLP) for Oracle Forms
Familiarity with Oracle patching (OPatch, bundle patches)
Soft Skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Clear technical documentation skills
Pragmatic, risk-aware approach to legacy systems
Success Criteria
Oracle Forms & Reports 12c running on RHEL 7.9
Databases running on Linux (12c or 19c)
Validate Forms client launch using Java Web Start
Functional parity with existing Forms and Reports
Windows-based Oracle servers fully decommissioned or retired
Environment accepted by internal stakeholders
location: Davis, California
job type: Contract
salary: $100 - 150 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: No Degree Required
responsibilities:
Background and Context
The organization operates a legacy Oracle Forms & Reports environment currently hosted on Microsoft Windows Server (2003 R2 and 2008). The stack includes:
- Oracle Forms & Reports 10g (Oracle Application Server 10g)
- Oracle Databases 10g and 11gR2
- VMware-based virtualization
The Windows operating systems are end-of-life and represent unacceptable operational and security risk. The organization has decided to:
- Exit the Windows platform entirely
- Upgrade Oracle Forms & Reports to the final supported release (12c)
- Migrate the environment to Linux (RHEL 7.9)
- Modernize the database platform to Oracle 12c or 19c
- Decommission Oracle Application Server 10g
Custom Java Struts web applications previously co-hosted on the Forms server are
out of scope for this effort and will not be migrated.
This SOW defines the scope of work required to design, build, migrate, and validate the new Linux-based Oracle Forms & Reports 12c environment.
Objectives
- Design a supported, stable Oracle Forms & Reports 12c architecture on RHEL 7.9
- Migrate Oracle Forms & Reports from 10g (Windows) to 12c (Linux)
- Migrate Oracle databases from 10g / 11gR2 (Windows) to 12c or 19c (Linux)
- Validate functional parity of Forms and Reports
- Establish a secure, supportable runtime environment
- Enable decommissioning of all Windows-based Oracle servers
In-Scope Work
1. Architecture & Planning
- Review current Oracle Forms, Reports, and database environment
- Identify Forms & Reports version-specific upgrade considerations
- Define target-state architecture (application tier, database tier, client access)
- Recommend Oracle DB target version (12c vs 19c)
- Identify Linux OS, Java, and library requirements
- Produce a migration plan and cutover approach
2. Linux Environment Build (RHEL 7.9)
- Validate RHEL 7.9 baseline suitability for Oracle Forms & Reports 12c
- Define required OS packages, libraries (including 32-bit/X11), and kernel parameters
- Configure Oracle user accounts, directory structures, and permissions
- Install and configure required Java (Oracle JDK 8, pinned version)
3. Oracle Forms & Reports 12c Installation
- Install Oracle Fusion Middleware Infrastructure 12c
- Install Oracle Forms & Reports 12c
- Apply the latest recommended bundle patches
- Configure Forms & Reports domain
- Configure WebLogic Admin and managed servers for Forms and Reports
4. Database Migration
- Design database migration approach (export/import, RMAN, Data Pump, or upg
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