What Are Options For Backing Up Prior To Using BSU To Patch WebLogic 10.3.6? 

Applies To:
Oracle WebLogic Server - Version 10.3 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal:
Provide options for backing up prior to using bsu to patch WebLogic.

Solution:
Depending on the patch and other steps, following are some of the directories that could be modified.

WL_HOME/common/bin/...
WL_HOME/common/deployable-libraries
WL_HOME/portal/lib/modules
WL_HOME/servicebus/lib
WL_HOME/integration/common/lib/installation
MW_HOME/patch_weblogicversion/... (eg. /app/wls1036/patch_wls1036
DOMAIN_HOME/bin/... (See "Using the Start Script Editor")

For a complete backup save following directories
DOMAIN_HOME/bin
MW_HOME [patch_weblogicversion] (eg. /app/wls1036/patch_wls1036 )
WL_HOME (To be on the safe side backup all subdirs)

Reference metalink Doc ID 2276030.1