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Oracle BI 12c is based on the Fusion Middleware architecture, which provides two core applications, WebLogic Server (WLS) Administration Console and Enterprise Manager (EM) Fusion Middleware Control. Oracle BI is deployed with a limited-use license for Oracle BI. This means that the WebLogic software itself is still the fully functioning product, but the implementation of WLS is bound to certain restrictions, such as a non-scaled-out environment, which would require the additional purchase (always consult your Oracle representative for these details) of an enterprise license for WLS. WLS and EM manage configurations that have a systemic impact. Basically, if those applications aren't online and available, neither is your Oracle BI 12c deployment. Yes, there are other management consoles that allow specific control of the individual applications, such as Oracle BI 12c server, BI Publisher, MapViewer, and so on. Those consoles are referred to as Application Administration...