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About Peter Choi
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I am a senior Oracle DBA, PeopleSoft Administrator and Project Manager with 10 years experience. I have been working with PeopleSoft (HRMS 5, 7, 7.x and 8.8), Oracle RDBMS (7.3 - 10g) on various Unix and Windows platforms, and some Oracle Application Server (9i/10g). I also have experience with the configuration and administration of BEA`s Tuxedo and WebLogic for PeopleSoft 8.x.

   

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Peoplesoft installation on linux10/4/2008
  Q: i have problem regarding installation of peoplesoft on linux, i am going to install like peopletools ...
  A: The PeopleSoft application reside on a database platform. Oracle is one the supported database ...
Position Management10/3/2008
  Q: There is a field "Security Clearance" on the Position Managment page. I want to know if there is any ...
  A: Using your PeopleTools application designer and open the field for Security Clearance and run a ...
Creation of Table with peoplecode10/1/2008
  Q: I want to create a dummy record to populate the all values in the original record using with ...
  A: The links that was sent is from the Oracle|PeopleSoft website. If nothing shows up, then it is ...
Creation of Table with peoplecode9/29/2008
  Q: I want to create a dummy record to populate the all values in the original record using with ...
  A: You can create a table within PeopleSoft's Application Designer. Rather than creating a regular ...
Installing Multiple Application Servers9/24/2008
  Q: We have to come up with Production Server for CRM 9 (PeopleTools 8.49) having One 10g DB Server on ...
  A: The PeopleSoft Internet Architecture (PIA) defines Web Server -> Application Server (Tuxedo) -> ...
how to switch non employee to employee9/22/2008
  Q: Can you please let me know how to convert non employee to employee vice versa under the same emplid? ...
  A: While you can use the PERS_TYPE, you will probably need to write your own program (be it customizing ...
how to switch non employee to employee9/22/2008
  Q: Can you please let me know how to convert non employee to employee vice versa under the same emplid? ...
  A: In PeopleSoft HRMS 8.8, the Hire Employee component is the most common component that you use to ...
Using Datamover to import users but NOT overwrite9/18/2008
  Q: I would like to develop a datamover script to export users and their profiles from one environment ...
  A: Sorry, you're right, update_dups is there. It isn't what you're looking for. UPDATE_DUPS works in ...
Using Datamover to import users but NOT overwrite9/16/2008
  Q: I would like to develop a datamover script to export users and their profiles from one environment ...
  A: Summary: Data Mover is fairly primitive and does not include the "UPDATE_DUPS" command set (It would ...
peoplesoft DBA9/15/2008
  Q: I am tryinng to install oracle10g2 on o/s server 2008, while installing system pops up the msg as ...
  A: Did the SETUP.EXE fail on a system verification check? Before Oracle can install itself, it performs ...
Using Datamover to import users but NOT overwrite9/12/2008
  Q: I would like to develop a datamover script to export users and their profiles from one environment ...
  A: In your data mover script add the following: SET IGNORE_DUPS; IMPORT {record | *}; where record or ...
regarding9/12/2008
  Q: I am new to peoplesoft, i learnt peoplesoft DBA and looking for an oppurtunity on peoplesoft dba, ...
  A: You can reference this book by David Kurtz: http://www.psftdba.com/ You do need to have a solid ...
Merge and Migrate8/25/2008
  Q: Could you please provide ne with the sequence of steps used to merge 2 database into 1 and also ...
  A: To Migrating a database from one operating system to another (e.g. MS-Windows based OS to a Unix ...
RAC10G and Peoplesoft8/25/2008
  Q: I have created a Oracle 10G RAC setup and would like to know how do i go about deploying Peoplesoft ...
  A: There's not much difference in the PeopleSoft Internet Architecture (PIA) with respect to high ...
PeopleSoft Upgrade Ver 8.0 to 9.07/30/2008
  Q: We have PeopleSoft HRMS version 8.0+sp1 and PeopleSoft NA payroll version 9.0 installed on two ...
  A: The tricky part in the upgrading is to ensure that you follow the supported PeopleSoft / PeopleTools ...
To generate PDF report from the Application Engine program7/25/2008
  Q: I have a requirement to generate PDF report. If I use the SQR, I have to write lot of complicated ...
  A: If you are using PeopleTools 8.4x or higher, when you are kicking off a report using the process ...
PeopleSoft Upgrade Ver 8.0 to 9.07/25/2008
  Q: We have PeopleSoft HRMS version 8.0+sp1 and PeopleSoft NA payroll version 9.0 installed on two ...
  A: I am assuming that you're looking to merge your 2 Oracle database (one with HRMS 8.0 and one with ...
question for ptibupgrade.dms in PT 8497/16/2008
  Q: I am using the PeopleSoft Change Assistant (CA) to upgrade PeopleTools from 8.47 to 8.49. I have few ...
  A: Here's a great excerpt from the web site http://www.psoftfaq.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=258: PT 8.48 ...
People Tools update6/19/2008
  Q: We are currently using PeopleSoft 8.9 Financial with PeopleSoft tools (PT) version 8.47.14. The ...
  A: The PeopleTools_849_Upgrade is for users who are currently are on PeopleTools 8.40-8.48. This ...
need explicit attach before authenticating6/13/2008
  Q: I moved the production database of our peoplsoft HRMS application to the development environment but ...
  A: When you refreshed your database, was your web/application server (i.e. Tuxedo) shutdown? If not, ...
Upgrade 7.0 to PS 9.06/9/2008
  Q: I am looking to upgrade from Ps 7.0 to PS 9.0, could you let me know the following: 1. Whether I ...
  A: 1. The only supported upgrade path to PeopleSoft v.9 is from v 8.3 and higher. 2. The challenges to ...
Peopletools 9.05/28/2008
  Q: We are an AIX shop and are looking to upgrade Peopletools to 9.0. What version of AIX do we need? ...
  A: Generally it would depend on the database platform that you'll be using. Assuming Oracle (9i, 10g, ...
PeopleSoft Query -5/21/2008
  Q: I am new to peoplesoft and have done some low level training on the query tools. I need to product ...
  A: Not having the table structures of the 2 tables on hand, I'll have to make some assumptions. 1. A ...
Group Build5/19/2008
  Q: Peter, I have a requirement to have a Group Build Definition return future dated hires and rehires. ...
  A: You can create the SQL in the GROUP DEFINITION page (you can see the section in the Application ...
Group Build5/15/2008
  Q: Peter, I have a requirement to have a Group Build Definition return future dated hires and rehires. ...
  A: When you select against PS_JOB, you may need to include the query to return the future date roles ...
Database reports copied into Excel5/14/2008
  Q: How can we copying and paste a database report into an Excel spreadsheet and have the formulas ...
  A: In MS-Excel, instead of using the traditional COPY-PASTE, use PASTE SPECIAL and select FORMULA when ...
emailid in psoprdefn5/14/2008
  Q: I'm relatively new to Peoplesoft and am working on a workflow issue. Seems the emailid is not ...
  A: The EMAILID is not automatically populated.You can write a script that would populated from another ...
Related to File layouts5/9/2008
  Q: How to import data from Excel sheet to oracle database using file layouts in peoplesoft ? Thanks ...
  A: Here are some resources that might be able to help. Most of them employ Excel to generate a comma ...
Question on process Monitor5/1/2008
  Q: I am working as peoplesoft QA, I was trying to know the parameters used in running application ...
  A: You can find all the details in the Application Engine PeopleTools Peoplebook. Enclosed is the link ...
PeopleSoft8.2.14/19/2008
  Q: I peter there ,could you please help me on this issue.I am working on peoplesoft support for my ...
  A: It sounds like a security problem with those new user accounts. If you have row-level security ...
Exporting from people soft to our software product4/16/2008
  Q: We have an importing feature in our software with a fixed MS excell format. Can peoplesoft be ...
  A: There's a number of ways that you can interface between PeopleSoft and your third party application. ...
changes in 9i and 10g with respect to Peoplesoft4/15/2008
  Q: I wanted to know what major changes would be there when moving from 9i to 10g when using Peoplesoft ...
  A: For the RDBMS upgrade from Oracle 9i to 10g (assuming 10gR2 - 10.2.) there are a number of changes ...
Person Model Setup4/15/2008
  Q: We recently upgraded to 8.9. We are using Talent Acquisition Manager. We we are trying to do in ...
  A: The "No Match Found" is PeopleSoft letting you know that there wasn't anyone in your system. You may ...
Person Model Setup4/14/2008
  Q: We recently upgraded to 8.9. We are using Talent Acquisition Manager. We we are trying to do in ...
  A: The Talent Acquisition Manager (TAM) by itself cannot be used to hire a non-employee as an employee. ...
HCM Version 9.04/10/2008
  Q: Peter: Good evening. Do you have any literature that provides guidance on the major differences ...
  A: One of the biggest changes to PeopleSoft HR is the person model introduced with version 9. Prior to ...
peoplesoft testing3/13/2008
  Q: Can you plz suggest me how to learn peoplesoft testing ,I knew web based and mainframes testing, but ...
  A: When it comes to testing (not just PeopleSoft), there are two things that you have to look for: . ...
Query security2/19/2008
  Q: We need to implement Query security such that 1) given a query access a user should not be able to ...
  A: To answer question #1, take a look at ...
people tool tabels2/19/2008
  Q: How many tabels in App.server
  A: The Application Server (BEA Tuxedo), does not contain any data tables. The application server is ...
peoplesoft 8.0 and 9.0 difference2/1/2008
  Q: What are the changes made in peoplesoft 9.0 from peoplesoft 8.0 in the HRMS domain
  A: PeopleSoft (now Oracle) redesigned its implementation of the person model. Whereas before, you were ...
Position Mangement1/31/2008
  Q: Nice to see this QA. I have a question on position management thru MSS. When a manager goes thru MSS ...
  A: You might want to check out Customer Connection (www.peoplesoft.com), Support » Troubleshooting » ...
problem with mainframe process scheduler1/31/2008
  Q: Every weekend we do process scheduler stop and start. The peocess scheduler is starting and we are ...
  A: I'm not too sure what the cause is. You may want to conact PeopleSoft to see if there's any known ...
problem with mainframe process scheduler1/30/2008
  Q: Every weekend we do process scheduler stop and start. The peocess scheduler is starting and we are ...
  A: Is your process scheduled installed and running on its own (Batch server), or is it installed with ...
Oracle/PeopleSoft Security1/29/2008
  Q: Is there any negative implication with tying password policies to the SYSADM account? I.E. -Oracle ...
  A: The SYSADM user in Oracle hosts the PeopleSoft application and data table. Thus if you had to make ...
reg_SQR1/29/2008
  Q: I am beginner in peoplesoft i would like to start learning about SQR.can you please help me finding ...
  A: SQR for the PeopleSoft Developer ...
Application Server not working1/24/2008
  Q: Peter, I recently installed a Peoplesoft 8.49 on RedHat Linux EL 4(update 5),the environment is ...
  A: You may have some other security issues if your server was "harden" by your hardware/server ...
Application Server not working1/22/2008
  Q: Peter, I recently installed a Peoplesoft 8.49 on RedHat Linux EL 4(update 5),the environment is ...
  A: I am suspecting that you are having a networking issue. When you ping your server, your network ...
Application Server not working1/18/2008
  Q: Peter, I recently installed a Peoplesoft 8.49 on RedHat Linux EL 4(update 5),the environment is ...
  A: It looks like there's a problem connecting between the application server and your PeopleSoft ...
Debugging Messge peoplecode1/14/2008
  Q: In Peoplesoft HRMS 8.9 tools 8.47 and higher version, how to debug Application message peoplecode ...
  A: If you're looking to debug PeoplCode use in the messaging, you need to first turn on your trace at ...
Clone PeopleSoft 7.511/10/2008
  Q: I am looking for doc for cloning Peoplesoft 7.51 database Database Oracle 8.0.5 Peoplesoft ...
  A: Is your user PS still in the PeopleTools tables in your new database? Can you query PSOPRDEFN to see ...
Clone PeopleSoft 7.511/9/2008
  Q: I am looking for doc for cloning Peoplesoft 7.51 database Database Oracle 8.0.5 Peoplesoft ...
  A: Here's a process that has helped me in the past: 1. Take a FULL export of the system to be cloned. ...
Excel file(multiple reports)12/18/2007
  Q: Can you give me sample code for creating TWO sheets in one Excel file(multiple reports).In App ...
  A: Here's an answer from another expert. ...
Delete Request in Process Monitor12/16/2007
  Q: Is there a way of enabling the "Delete Request" button without having the administrator role? ...
  A: I don't know the permission list off-hand, but if you user account has access, you can look back at ...
Security Testing12/8/2007
  Q: I wanted to know how to Test the Row level security. Is there any formal procedure for testing the ...
  A: There's no set formal procedure for testing row level security. The most basic test is a positive ...
setID12/6/2007
  Q: What is a staid and it's functionality in relation to BU's
  A: A SETID is defined by PeopleSoft as follows: "An ID that represents a set of control table ...
Security12/6/2007
  Q: how do you only appear in the main menu only the links my favorites ,self service,change my ...
  A: (Source: http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/B28726_01/psft/acrobat/pt846sec-b0205.pdf) You can ...
Recruitment12/6/2007
  Q: Please go to the link SETUP HRMS --> PRODUCT RELATED --> RECRUITING --> STATUS AREA. And SELECT ANY ...
  A: If your organization has subscribed to the Oracle|PeopleSoft maintenance package, you can get ...
Recruitment12/4/2007
  Q: Please go to the link SETUP HRMS --> PRODUCT RELATED --> RECRUITING --> STATUS AREA. And SELECT ANY ...
  A: According to the PeopleBooks, "Select if the status reverts to the previous status and reason ...
PS password mismatch11/29/2007
  Q: After we had a corrupted database (PeopleSoft 8.4.9, Oracle 10.2.0) we restored it from exports ...
  A: 1. Is it possible that there's a connectivity issues between the AppServ and DB (I understand that ...
peoplesoft portal11/22/2007
  Q: i wish to know that in my laptop,few days back everything was working fine,now app server,process ...
  A: Do you have any internal firewall software that would block your local access to the PeopleSoft ...
WebLogic Security Patches for PeopleSoft11/13/2007
  Q: do you know if BEA security patches are intended for PeopleSoft WebLogic bundled/embedded versions? ...
  A: You should contact Oracle|PeopleSoft to confirm if the patch is intended for PeopleSoft WebLogic ...
HISTORY ON USER ACCESS11/8/2007
  Q: WHAT TABLES/RECORDS IN PEOPLESOFT CAN I VIEW PEOPLES ACCESS HISTORY. FOR EXAMPLE IF THEY HAD ACCESS ...
  A: PeopleSoft does not audit changes to a users permission. These can be enabled via third party (e.g. ...
PS role/PL10/30/2007
  Q: If a user role has multiple permission list with tools access,which level of access is granted?
  A: If a user role has multiple permission lists associated, any user associated with that user role ...
Differences between PeopleSoft General Ledger 8.1 against 8.9/9.010/8/2007
  Q: do you happen to have the documentation on the difference between PeopleSoft General Ledger 8.1 ...
  A: You can find the new features in GL 8.9 or 9.0 here: PeopleSoft 8.9 ...
Peoplesoft Installation10/4/2007
  Q: I am new to peoplesoft installation. I have been given a task to install peoplesoft ...
  A: Depending on the version of your PeopleSoft, the requirements could vary. Oracle does supply ...
App Engine Debugger10/2/2007
  Q: I need to debug a page. I went into Config manager and set the logon type to Application Server for ...
  A: Enclosed is the how-to setup your PeopleCode Trace. Take a look at Chpater 12. ...
Base Benefit PS ver8.99/25/2007
  Q: I am working on a solution and needed some help on the same. In the benefits module do we have a ...
  A: In v8.9 and 9.0, is covered under the Benefits Administration (BenAdmin) module within HRMS. Vers ...
Peoplecode Debugging9/21/2007
  Q: I have to find the code on the REQ_FORM (requisition main page) where the REQ_STATUS is being set ...
  A: Below method from customer connection gives a more precise trace.. 1. Navigate to the page where ...
Differences between 8.8 and 8.99/10/2007
  Q: I would be interested in knowing the functionalities that are different between PeopleSoft 8.8 and ...
  A: I don't have the exact details as to the difference, but I would recommend the 9.0 Release Notes ...
delete/cancel process request in PS8/31/2007
  Q: How to delete or cancel Process requests (Process Monitor) of other Users by an administrator.
  A: Your PeopleSoft Administrator account should be configured to have access to everything (so if ...
Data Integrity error in Process Monitor8/29/2007
  Q: We r getting data integrity error in Process Monitor.During our hardware server upgrade we have ...
  A: When you say you are getting data integrity problems, what exactly do you mean? Are you having ...
list of tools tables related to user profiles8/29/2007
  Q: We would like to write an sql script perform the same function as deleting a user profile via PIA ...
  A: Enclosed tables are related to Operator Security (excludes permission lists and roles). Some of the ...
SPid and Process instance,,,8/22/2007
  Q: .. Ur last answer was really helpful.... Thank God u back.. i was jusssssssssssssssssssst waiting ...
  A: I reviewed the document in question and I tried to look for the toolset that they mention in the ...
Process Monitor8/9/2007
  Q: . i want to make an process which continoulsy monitors the Process monitor .. for all th process ...
  A: One way would be to write your own SQL to query the database and write your own trigger to send you ...
PeopleSoft Campus Managment Solution7/31/2007
  Q: Please can you guide me about the Installation sequence. i have to configure PeopleSoft CMS 9.0 i ve ...
  A: For installation, the general order is 1. Web Server (Weblogic|Oracle AS|WebSphere) 2. Application ...
What is fullform SQC7/25/2007
  Q: What SQC means and what is the use of SQC in SQR
  A: If you are familiar with C programming, then SQR is like a .c program (main part). The SQC is like a ...
combination of peoplesoft application with that of sql loader utility6/12/2007
  Q: How will i combine the peoplesoft application with that of sql loader and schedule it on a regular ...
  A: Unless you write your own PeopleSoft specific action, there's no real tie-in with PeopleSoft and ...
Problem in installating peoplesoft95/30/2007
  Q: While selecting demo database type in DataMover to run the DMS Script, i'm getting the error " ...
  A: The solution is to set NLS_LENGTH_SEMANTICS = CHAR in your Oracle database init.ora (or SPFILE). ...
Send Master Tool for CRM8.9 version5/29/2007
  Q: I just want to ask on where can I find the Send Master tool for the CRM8.9 version.
  A: The send master tool is part of the PIA (Web Server) setup and is located generally in ...
PeopleSoft 7.5 password aging5/22/2007
  Q: Is it possible to implement password aging in PeopleSoft ver 7.5 environment? For instance: ...
  A: http://www.peoplesoft.com/media/en/pdf/partner/7_5/pentasafe_braintree_pw_managerv5_cds.pdf is a ...
define journal,ledger group,set id5/5/2007
  Q: wht is a journal,ledger group and set id....? am stuck here please help out. cheers
  A: http://www.ventureline.com/glossary.asp provides you a list of financial terms such as Journal and ...
audit table3/30/2007
  Q: Can I attach the Audit table at any time? I mean we started using the PSHRMS from JAN 2005.That time ...
  A: You can add them anytime (mindful that it should be done during a maintenance window or scheduled ...
Could not reset user password3/8/2007
  Q: Peter, Thanks for the reply. We have PeopleTools 8.44.10 and Application 8.8 Fin. The database is ...
  A: http://www.erpassociates.com/peoplesoft-corner-wiki/peoplesoft-administration/cloning-a-peoplesoft-d ...
how to upload excel file to peoplesoft database1/31/2007
  Q: How can i upload data in excel sheet to multiple tables in peoplesoft database like the data in ...
  A: The tool to use is PeopleSoft's Application Engine. Essentially you will need to convert each tab in ...
SQL error while running SQR12/19/2006
  Q: While running an sqr which fetches data from HR n loads in Fin (I guess through linked server) ...
  A: If the SQR produces an exception or error report, take a look at the row of data that is causing the ...
Add a new report11/21/2006
  Q: I am pretty new to peoplesoft, but I have more than 5 years of experience using ms sql and crystal ...
  A: 1. In PeopleSoft Security, you first have to grant the selected ROLE access to the Menu item where ...
PeopleSoft Functional HRMS Question11/18/2006
  Q: Peter, Could you please tell me the difference between BEnefits admin, base Benefits and Ebenefits. ...
  A: When you purchase PeopleSoft HCM (or HRMS), it comes with Base Benefits. BB will give you the ...
PeopleSoft Functional HRMS Question11/16/2006
  Q: this means we will not be using this field any more in peoplesoft 8.9 actually i am going through ...
  A: Source( http://download-east.oracle.com/docs/cd/B28718_01/psft/acrobat/hrcs89mp1bna-b0405.pdf ...
PeopleSoft Functional HRMS Question11/16/2006
  Q: Could you please tell me the significane of Coverage_End_Dt and Deduction_end_dt. from where these ...
  A: BN: PeopleSoft 8 - Use of Deduction_End_Dt and Coverage_End_Dt PROBLEM: The Page PENSION_PLAN1 does ...
how will i know which users belongs which region11/16/2006
  Q: when a user logs in to the system how will the peoplesoft system know under which country or ...
  A: The information should be setup in with the user profile. The system then reads the user profile ...
sqr vs app engine11/15/2006
  Q: i want to know how app.engine is advantageous over SQR. for eg: if i give a flatfile as input is it ...
  A: Application Engine is able to re-use the business logic that is available to the online application. ...
i have a ?11/14/2006
  Q: i have a project due on friday and i need to find out a famous person from venezuela and what they ...
  A: You've chosen the wrong group to pose the question (this is the Oracle | PeopleSoft software forum). ...
Email generation11/8/2006
  Q: Peter. If the worklist got sent okay, but the email does not get generated, is it more likely from ...
  A: It could be both. If your testing of the Lotus Notes SMTP testing (as outlined in the previous ...
Email generation11/8/2006
  Q: our SMTP setup was done in Appserver and Prcs, and we no longer get any more SMTP server error. ...
  A: Here's a case from PeopleSoft that documents the steps to validate that your SMTP configuration and ...
Path to the SMTP setup in PeopleSoft11/6/2006
  Q: You gave me the documentation of process scheduler SMTP setup. I want to to know the path to the ...
  A: You can access the SMTP configuration either through the PSAPPSRV.CFG file or through Tuxedo. ...
system freezes at random moment11/6/2006
  Q: Peter, currently i'm working at ahold where they are using Peoplesoft FIN 8.44. System performance ...
  A: http://www.appoutfit.com/files/final.ppt provides a guideline for sizing. If you have access to ...
Path to the SMTP setup in PeopleSoft11/4/2006
  Q: You have helped me regarding the Integration Broker setup document. Do you know the path to the ...
  A: The SMTP setting within the application server (Tuxedo) is located here ...
Integration Broker setup11/3/2006
  Q: I am having a problem with setting up the integration broker. The URL was setup okay, so I could ...
  A: I don't knoe if you have access to the latest PeopleSoft Integration Broker Manual, but it will help ...
Process Scheduler10/24/2006
  Q: Peter, Thank you for your response and would like to ask another one if I may. Currently we have ...
  A: Here are some information that might be of assistance: PeopleSoft on Oracle 9iRAC - Frequently ...
Process Scheduler10/20/2006
  Q: Peter, We're at the beginning stage of upgrading our 8.3 HRMS to 8.9. Currently the process ...
  A: PeopleSoft's Process Scheduler only needs to be able to communicate with your Oracle database. The ...
Master File Setup Import Layout10/12/2006
  Q: Hey Peter have read your posts around, and have to tell you that u are the Guru in PS.... I needed ...
  A: While you can write your own programs, if you have a lot of files and all in different formats, here ...
peoplesoft financials10/12/2006
  Q: hai sir,i went through lot many site but i did not get any site which gives me free online tutorials ...
  A: http://www.geekinterview.com/articles/peoplesoft-tutorials,-peoplesoft-online-training,-peoplesoft-a ...
starting a business10/5/2006
  Q: I am on the process of starting an online company. I was wondering if you could tell me how to ...
  A: There are a numver of free online resource USA Small Business Administration ...
File layout!!!9/15/2006
  Q: How do I start using file layout to replace Import Manager? Thank you
  A: 1. Provide the import data in a properly formatted flat file. Each record in the file must ...
Peoplesoft installation9/5/2006
  Q: I creating a demo budget environment which is going to run tools 8.46 and the application GL 8.8 and ...
  A: The Application Server will be doing the most work in your application. You will need to go through ...
data mover script error8/22/2006
  Q: For some reason I am unable to login to datamover in regular mode. Therefore, I can not use the ...
  A: It looks as if the database is now corrupted and may not be usable. You may be better off dropping ...
data mover script error8/22/2006
  Q: That hepled me figure out part of the problem. About half the tables, includig psstatus, have owner ...
  A: One of three ways: If you have a list of tables in the SYSTEM schema that should not be there ...
data mover script error8/21/2006
  Q: Installing PeopleSoft FSCM 8.8 on Oracle Enterprise 10g, PTools 8.47. While running the data mover ...
  A: 1. Check DBA_TABLES. See if PSSTATUS exists for any existing schema. Generally it should be under ...
installing peoplesoft docs8/1/2006
  Q: If you could get me some pointers on where would i get the peoplesoft installation guides it would ...
  A: As indicated earlier, the documentation can be found on the PeopleSoft website at ...
installing peoplesoft docs7/31/2006
  Q: If you could get me some pointers on where would i get the peoplesoft installation guides it would ...
  A: Here's a quick high-level summary of what's needed: 1. Install oracle databse server. 2. Create a ...
installing peoplesoft docs7/26/2006
  Q: If you could get me some pointers on where would i get the peoplesoft installation guides it would ...
  A: The documentation can be found on the PeopleSoft website at www.peoplesoft.com. At the right-hand ...
Data archiving7/20/2006
  Q: How can I find out which tables are frequently updated, is there a tool where I can archive old data ...
  A: One possible though, you can turn on Oracle database auditiing. What this does is write audit ...
crystal peoplsoft7/18/2006
  Q: How are you doing? I have 3 years experience working with Crystal 8.5 and 9. I recently started a ...
  A: Getting a good data model (or Entity Relationship Diagram) is a good start to understanding the ...
Changing Peoplesoft SYSADM password7/14/2006
  Q: Peter, You answered a question on this topic in Dec 2005 on how to change SYSADM password. At that ...
  A: With PeopleTools 8.4x and higher, PeopleSoft now recommends that you use Data Mover to change ...
Integration Broker setup7/5/2006
  Q: Actually we are setting up IB as given in peoplebooks but While rebooting appserv for setings of ...
  A: Do you have any entries in the TUXLOG entires in your $PS_TUXDIR folder? This should contain all ...
Differences between PS versions 8.4 and 8.97/4/2006
  Q: What are the differences between People tools, SQRs and Application Designer in the versions 8.4 and ...
  A: The PeopleTools used to support PeopleSoft application products (i.e. HRMS, Campus, Finanace, CRM ...
Integration Broker setup7/3/2006
  Q: Can you please let me know how we can setup IB in PS HRMS 8.9 ? Or You can send me a document which ...
  A: The information is generally available within PeopleSoft's PeopleBooks (under Tools, Integration ...
regarding database table used in peoplesoft Ap6/27/2006
  Q: can u tell me database table used in peopelsoft-finance AP module,I just want their name... and if ...
  A: I don't have a list handy that's specifc to the AP module. Most of the table impacted are written ...
How will I know what is the create date of an OPRID in Peoplesoft6/8/2006
  Q: It was useful that info you gave me an in the same context I have another Q? See if I am just a ...
  A: The only other way is to institue a database level auditing (through triggers, database ...
How will I know what is the create date of an OPRID in Peoplesoft6/8/2006
  Q: I have a Q?? How will I know the create date of an OPRID in PEOPLESOFT Please let me know as I could ...
  A: There should be two columns in PSOPRDEFN, LASTUPDDTTM and LASTUPDOPRID. These two columns will ...
App Engine and SQR6/6/2006
  Q: Can you tell what are the advantages of App Engine over SQR for writing interface programs etc... ...
  A: Starting with PeopleTools 8.4 and higher, when you use App Engine, you can make use of (or re-use) ...
Peoplesoft Enterprise Portal5/25/2006
  Q: I have a very specific question, and I m not sure if you know the answer. We re implementing ...
  A: I don't think I've ever come across a problem like this. I did a quick search in Customer Connection ...
Process Monitor5/3/2006
  Q: How do I delete old Processes from the process Monitor? Answer - Hi Isalmon, ...
  A: Enclosed is the case from PeopleSoft Solution 200975221: E-PRCS: Process Monitor: How to delete ...
SQR4/25/2006
  Q: I am Giridhar, newly stepped into PeopleSoft development projects, i'm having a small question What ...
  A: I am assuming you wanted to know the difference between SQL and SQR. SQL is short for Strcutured ...
8 versus 8.84/5/2006
  Q: My question is similar to one posted. I have recently been promoted to Mgr of Inventory, and find ...
  A: Congratulations on our promotion! PS 8 and PS 8.8 and 8.9 are extremely different. The technology ...
Data Flow Diagram and Entity Relationship3/16/2006
  Q: and yes i'm goign to be using microsoft visio to create this. About the DFD, how many boxes should ...
  A: The number of boxes will depend on the business process that you feel is necessary, based on the ...
Data Flow Diagram and Entity Relationship3/15/2006
  Q: Can you guide me in how to draw the diagrams? This is my first year learning this and i would ...
  A: What tool are you using for the DFD and ER diagrams? There are professional tools such as CA's ERWin ...
Data Flow Diagram and Entity Relationship3/14/2006
  Q: I'm a student and i have a question regarding how to make a data flow diagram and entity ...
  A: The DFD should reflect the business process outlined in the narrative. For example, take the order ...
Changing Peoplesoft SYSADM password through script12/7/2005
  Q: Is there any way we can change the SYSADM password in PeopleSoft with a script(sql or shell). Our ...
  A: Using PeopleTools Data Mover is the recommend approach. Enclosed is a case from PeopleSof that ...
AP Bank File Import10/25/2005
  Q: We are attempting to import files from US BANK into Peoplesoft AP. The files will be for ...
  A: Since PeopleSoft 7.x and higher, PeopleSoft no longer has a mapping application. ...
PeopleSoft Asset Management Configuration10/11/2005
  Q: Does Peoplesoft Asset Management configuration concerning space management require that there is a ...
  A: Generally yes. However as with any table relationship, you can define multiple individuals to one ...
Company & Personal Database Research8/22/2005
  Q: I am a database researcher. I have spent 35 years of my Life to develop a blue print as to how the ...
  A: There are several large enterprise database companies. You can try to contact either Microsoft (SQL ...
Job table7/22/2005
  Q: It will be appreciative if you can tell me the issues that we need to take care in case of SQR ...
  A: As you may be aware, the PS_JOB table can grow and contain many rows of data. It is not uncommon for ...
PeopleSoft Vendor Archive6/21/2005
  Q: Is there a great way to deactivate idle vendors in PeopleSoft 8.4?
  A: Other than using the online application (via the pages), the other way would be to use a batch ...
Application Engine5/19/2005
  Q: I want to know the real time use of the interfaces ie in what situations do we use component ...
  A: Other than for Payroll, you can use Application Engine (AE) for bulk processing (or even bulk ...
SQR and Application Engine5/18/2005
  Q: I would like to know when we go for SQRs and its merits when compared to crystal reports. In ...
  A: SQR is a procedural language similar to cobol (it was originally developed from Cobol). SQR allows ...
Peoplesoft3/2/2005
  Q: In case of Application Engine, the actions(Peoplecode,Sql,callsection etc) are executed in a ...
  A: The application Engine will process the actions in a top down numeric sequence. I.e. function 1 will ...
Peoplesoft Filelayout1/29/2005
  Q: I would like to know the names of different filelayouts that are available in Peoplesoft and about ...
  A: In PeopleSoft, the programmer can define the record layout using Aplication Designer. To generate ...
peoplesoft security11/24/2004
  Q: I would like to know the types of permission lists available like primary permission list and so on ...
  A: The primary permission list is equivalent to the Primary Class in Pre PeopleTools 8. PeopleSoft ...
Peoplesoft Release4/30/2004
  Q: I would like to know whether it is mandatory to have Peopletools release below the Module ...
  A: The module version is tied to the PeopleSoft application. PeopleSoft mandates certain version of the ...
Peoplesoft4/28/2004
  Q: I would like to know whether we can use Peoplesoft module version lower than PeopleTools version ...
  A: If you created or changed a modules, say in HRMS 8.1 SP1, and then upgraded to HRMS 8.3, your ...
Peoplecode debugging4/26/2004
  Q: I would like to know how Application server mode logging in can be used for Peoplecode debugging. ...
  A: When you turn on the different types of debugging, PeopleSoft creates a log file that contains all ...
PS8.3 vs PS8.84/22/2004
  Q: I want to know the differences between Peoplesoft HRMS 8.3 system and Peoplesoft HRMS 8.8 system in ...
  A: There are major differences between 8.3 and 8.8. PeopleTools version is different, PeopleCode ...
customisations in HR4/21/2004
  Q: I would like to know some of the real time applications where Application Engine is used.Please tell ...
  A: Application Engine (AE) can be used in conjunction with the database agent (DBAG)for running ...
customisations in HR4/16/2004
  Q: I would like to know what kind of customisations are done in HR module and Recruiting & Staffing ...
  A: Various organizations do customise the Recruting and Staffing modules to suit their business ...
about DBA2/20/2004
  Q: sir I am doing MCA and complited in DEC - 2005 after this I have a 6-month project. sir I ...
  A: Oracle and SQL Server hold #1 and #2 spots in terms of market share. SQL Server is used in a lot ...
PeopleSoft with Oracle2/9/2003
  Q: (please feel free to post on the PeopleSoft message board) Thanks for any help. A high level answer ...
  A: You're right. That is a mouthful. Here's some helpful suggestions that will help with you ...
About Peoplesoft...5/12/2001
  Q: How may I go about getting the knowledge of Peoplesoft without going to a company? I have been ...
  A: If you're looking for marketing information and some functional information, you can check out ...
Tree Security3/23/2000
  Q: Peter: How do I restriced edit access to Trees outside of what the PeopleBooks tells me, especially ...
  A: An easy way would be to enable Object Security. You can create an object group that contains only ...

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