diff --git a/documentation/1.5/content/setup/prerequisites.md b/documentation/1.5/content/setup/prerequisites.md index ddcf3bfa5..7c26c8672 100644 --- a/documentation/1.5/content/setup/prerequisites.md +++ b/documentation/1.5/content/setup/prerequisites.md @@ -12,21 +12,19 @@ WKT UI application functionality. These include: -- Java Development Kit (JDK) - Required by both WebLogic Deploy Tooling and WebLogic Image Tool. - Install a JDK version that is compatible with your local WebLogic Server installation. +- Java Development Kit (JDK) - Required by both WebLogic Deploy Tooling and WebLogic Image Tool. Install a JDK version that is compatible with your local WebLogic Server installation. - WebLogic Server (WLS) - Required by WebLogic Deploy Tooling. Install a WebLogic Server version 12.2.1.3.0 or later; it is a best practice to install the latest Patch Set Updates (PSUs) and other recommended patches. The application uses WebLogic Server to gain access to the WebLogic Server Scripting Tool (WLST) and other related artifacts to use as a client. - WebLogic Remote Console version 2.3.0 or later. Provides user interface for creating WDT models in Model View. -- `docker` (or `podman`) - Required to create images locally and interact with image registries. -- `kubectl` - Required to interact with your Kubernetes cluster. Install a version that is - compatible with your Kubernetes cluster version. For more information, see the Kubernetes `Client Configuration` page in the UI. +- Docker (or Podman) - Required to create images locally and interact with image registries. If running on Windows or macOS, try Rancher Desktop, Docker Desktop, or even Podman Desktop. +- `kubectl` - The Kubernetes client; the version should align with the Kubernetes cluster version. Required to interact with your Kubernetes cluster. For more information, see the Kubernetes `Client Configuration` page in the UI. - Cloud Provider's Command-Line Interface (CLI) tool - If your Kubernetes cluster is running in one of the cloud provider's managed Kubernetes services, then you will need to download and install the cloud provider's CLI. This is typically required to configure `kubectl` to properly authenticate to the Kubernetes cluster. Again, see the Kubernetes `Client Configuration` page for more information about configuring `kubectl` to work with your cluster. -- `helm` - Helm version 3.3.2 or later. Required to install the WebLogic Kubernetes Operator and to install an ingress controller. +- `helm` - Helm version 3.9 or later. Required to install the WebLogic Kubernetes Operator and to install an ingress controller. - `openssl` - Used to generate an X.509 TLS certificate for ingress routes, should you ask the application to generate one for you.