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Oracle WebLogic Server pros and cons

Vendor: Oracle
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PROS

Oracle WebLogic Server provides robust security features and easy integration with OWASP, making it secure and well-suited for large applications.
It offers high flexibility and scalability, allowing users to manage various applications through clusters and managed servers.
The technical support for Oracle WebLogic Server is effective and accessible through multiple communication channels.
The installation process is straightforward, and the environment is efficient, secure, and easy to manage.
Oracle WebLogic Server enables easy monitoring and access to logs, facilitating smooth deployment and efficient load distribution.

CONS

Oracle WebLogic Server pricing model is not easy to understand and is higher compared to competitors.
The implementation process requires expertise and can be quite intricate, requiring substantial knowledge gathering.
Oracle WebLogic Server faces challenges with configuration, necessitating multiple settings during setup.
Error handling and tracking features in Oracle WebLogic Server require improvement, as issues may necessitate reverting to previous code generations.
Support from Oracle is often slow in resolving issues, with a ticket-raising process that is time-consuming.
 

Oracle WebLogic Server Pros review quotes

it_user877929 - PeerSpot reviewer
Arquitecto Java at MANGO
May 24, 2018
The possibility of having several servers running, so we do not lose the service.
TH
Director of Integration and Support Services at FIPCO
Aug 11, 2020
The product is flexible and allows us to leverage deployments.
reviewer1381137 - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Nov 11, 2020
It has good integration with security features, including OWASP.
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reviewer1522470 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager Database at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Mar 17, 2021
It is quite robust in comparison to other application servers.
reviewer1614894 - PeerSpot reviewer
Java Full Stack Developer at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Jul 4, 2021
The technical support is responsive. They are always ready to help by various communication channels, such as Zoom calls. However, sometimes it will take a while because when we are dealing with a problem, they need to look at the logs and configuration. A lot of the issues are related to the configuration that they need to look at thoroughly before they can give us a solution and it can take a few days depending on the type of problem.
OM
Sr. Devops Engineer at a media company with 501-1,000 employees
Jul 15, 2021
It's a very stable solution.
SP
Oracle SOA & J2EE Consultant at Absa Group Ltd
Aug 12, 2021
Oracle WebLogic Server is secure.
reviewer1171254 - PeerSpot reviewer
Solutions Architect at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Oct 13, 2021
We have some hosted servers as well as some of our own. It performs well.
Muhammad Asif Ashraf - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Development Lead at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees
Oct 29, 2021
We've got the support we require. If ever there is an issue, can just call on Oracle and they will assist us.
RK
Chief Executive Officer CEO at IT CROWD S.A.S
Dec 21, 2021
In WebLogic, the most useful feature is the UI administration console from where we can configure everything, such as security access, and we can start and stop it graphically. That's the best feature of WebLogic Server.
 

Oracle WebLogic Server Cons review quotes

it_user877929 - PeerSpot reviewer
Arquitecto Java at MANGO
May 24, 2018
The logs consultant, since it tends to be more in the server, we do need complete consult logs for a lot of different files.
TH
Director of Integration and Support Services at FIPCO
Aug 11, 2020
The quarterly updates can sometimes lead to instability depending on the configuration of systems.
reviewer1381137 - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Nov 11, 2020
In the future, I would like to see better support for the REST interface.
Learn what your peers think about Oracle WebLogic Server. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: January 2026.
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reviewer1522470 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager Database at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Mar 17, 2021
Its pricing should be better. We are analyzing other options, such as JBoss, because of the cost of WebLogic.
reviewer1614894 - PeerSpot reviewer
Java Full Stack Developer at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Jul 4, 2021
If you want to use Oracle products to the fullest with enhanced customizations, you need to get trained. There is enough documentation and the flexibility to configure the application to your needs but you will need to spend more time gathering the knowledge.
OM
Sr. Devops Engineer at a media company with 501-1,000 employees
Jul 15, 2021
The administration is hard, and it is more complex to use than others.
SP
Oracle SOA & J2EE Consultant at Absa Group Ltd
Aug 12, 2021
Licensing fees need improvement.
reviewer1171254 - PeerSpot reviewer
Solutions Architect at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Oct 13, 2021
The integration could be improved.
Muhammad Asif Ashraf - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Development Lead at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees
Oct 29, 2021
The cost could always be lower.
RK
Chief Executive Officer CEO at IT CROWD S.A.S
Dec 21, 2021
In terms of what could be improved, maybe something related to the processes automation or starting and stopping the processes, because often WebLogic comes with something called Node Manager. Node Manager needs to be configured and administrated manually.