As we have discussed in part 1 and part 2 of this discussion, Oracle is now shipping PeopleSoft Images with 8.55 and Deployment Kits(DPKs). Dan and I have talked quite a bit about our experiences using these DPKs with VirtualBox and NativeOS installments on Windows, so naturally Linux is up… Read More »8.55 – Build PeopleSoft Images with DPKs (Part 3)
Kyle and Dan continue the discussion of DPK-based PeopleSoft Images. Dan shares a few frustrations with the new PI’s, we both learn a new way to generate trace files, and brainstorm how to manage the DPK’s YAML files. We want to make this podcast part of the community discussion on… Read More »#17 – PI’s and DPK’s (Part 2)
The other day we had an app server that stopped responding to requests after it restarted. The domain was running, but our web server wasn’t able to talk to the app server. When we attempted to log in, we received the CHECK APPSERVER LOGS. THE SITE BOOTED WITH INTERNAL DEFAULT… Read More »App Server Listening IP
In December, we talked quite a bit about patching Java and WebLogic on the blog and podcast. There was a WebLogic CVE, and then a patch, to apply. If you want a recap on the CVE and patching process, here are the posts: WebLogic Patching – Part 1 WebLogic Patching… Read More »Script WebLogic and Java Patches
In Part 1, Fix NativeOS DPK Issues on Windows, we covered the service changes and TNS Listener change to resolve issues with the NativeOS DPK. But, I realized today that I approached the TNS Listener issue the “old way”. We are working with DPK’s now and there is a different… Read More »Fix NativeOS DPK Issues on Windows (Part 2)
This week, Kyle and Dan talk about the new DPK-based PeopleSoft Images and the two options for building a PeopleSoft Image. Dan shares how to get Drop Down Navigation in 8.55 and why that’s a good thing, and Kyle finds a unreleased feature in Change Assistant. We want to make… Read More »#16 – PI’s and DPK’s
If you are planning to upgrade to PeopleSoft 9.2 AND PeopleTools 8.55, there are changes in the upgrade process. First, the PeopleTools upgrade is now a separate step. In the past, you could upgrade PeopleTools and the Application in one pass. Starting in 8.55, PeopleTools will be a separate pass. If you… Read More »8.55 – 9.2 Upgrade Changes
Allowing users to upload file attachments to multiple types of transactions within PeopleSoft is a very important PeopleTools feature. Adding files like resumes, expense receipts and other types of documents can be a huge win for organizations looking to move away from paper and fully leverage their ERP system. That being said, giving users… Read More »Safely Using File Attachments
The NativeOS DPK’s for PeopleSoft Images are a welcome change. With the NativeOS DPK, you can deploy the PeopleSoft Images on Windows. This is great news for PeopleSoft customers who run Windows; the PeopleSoft Image can be on the same platform as the rest of your systems. The DPK process… Read More »Fix NativeOS DPK Issues on Windows
This week we finish our interview with Tim Kroening-Smith, an Oracle DBA and PeopleSoft Admin. Tim explains PeopleTools support for Partitioning, . We had such a fun time with Tim that we had to break the interview into two parts. Enjoy Part 2 this week! If you want to get… Read More »#15 – Oracle Database w/ Tim Kroening-Smith (Part 2)