Migration from WebLogic Server 6.x
Because the security framework in WebLogic Server since version 7.0 and later has been completely overhauled from previous versions, existing security solutions must be updated to work with versions 7.0 and 8.1. This includes existing security realms and any custom security code. This section provides a brief overview of this topic. More information can be found at http://e-docs.bea.com/wls/docs81/upgrade/upgrade6xto81.html#security.
Compatibility Realm
In providing an overhauled security framework, BEA has tried not to alienate existing users by providing a security compatibility mode. If you boot WebLogic Server 8.1 using a WebLogic Server 6.x config.xml file, two security realms will be created: the myrealm ...
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