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The information contained in this section applies to HCL WebSphere Commerce Version 8. The documentation also applies to all subsequent releases and modifications until otherwise indicated in a newer section.HCL Commerce is a single, unified e-commerce platform that offers the ability to do business directly with consumers (B2C), directly with businesses (B2B), and indirectly through channel partners (indirect business models). HCL Commerce is designed to be a customizable, scalable, and high availability solution that is built to leverage open standards. It provides easy-to-use tools for business users to centrally manage a cross-channel strategy. Business users can create and manage precision marketing campaigns, promotions, catalog, and merchandising across all sales channels.
Installing
Review the following sections for information about installing the WebSphere Commerce product, associated maintenance, and WebSphere Commerce enhancements.
Installing WebSphere Commerce
The following roadmap provides a guide to installing WebSphere Commerce.
Installing WebSphere Commerce on different operating systems
Each operating system has its own unique steps for installing WebSphere Commerce. Throughout the installation topics, there are tags that determine steps or notes that are specific to a platform.
Preparing for a WebSphere Commerce installation
Before you can install WebSphere Commerce, you must determine your site topology, install the necessary software stack, and perform the necessary system preparations.
Preparing database servers to use with WebSphere Commerce
Install and prepare your database for use with WebSphere Commerce. You must install the database before you can install WebSphere Commerce.
Using an Oracle database
If you want to use an Oracle database, ensure that the Oracle database is installed and configured properly before you install WebSphere Commerce.

Using an Oracle database

If you want to use an Oracle database, ensure that the Oracle database is installed and configured properly before you install WebSphere Commerce.

Platform notice

WebSphere Commerce Version 8.0 supports the following versions of Oracle database:

Single-instance environments:
- Oracle 12c database Standard or Enterprise Edition Version 12.1.0.2.0 or higher Version 12.1 fix pack.
- Oracle 19c
Multi-instance environments:
- Oracle 12c Version 12.1 RAC database
- Oracle 19c

For information about installing an Oracle database, see Oracle Database Online Documentation 12c Release 1 (12.1)