asseccing peoplesoft applications

Saama · Post by **Saama** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 1:25 pm

hi,
we are into working out with ERP APPLICATIONS- peoplesoft.
As i have read from the various forums that plugin stage called DRS helps to understand and analyze the structure of peoplesoft applications.
iam going to install plugin- DRS ,my doubt is do we need peoplesoft software to get installed, in addition with plugin.however iam installing oracle, since peoplesoft application is sitting on oracle. can anyone help me out in understanding the environment needed to workout.

cheers;
saama

Saama · Post by **Saama** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 2:23 pm

hi,
Actually i have given incomplete information and was not clear.
i gathered information and also datastage gurus too helped me out in understanding how to work out with ERP APPLICATIONS-PEOPLESOFT.
the information which was given was very helpful, and i said my team lead and business manager that we have to install additional plugin -DRS, inorder to understand and analyze peoplesoft application.
they are asking me that do we need ERP-PEOPLESOFT SOFTWARE in addition to plugin stage.
we have installed oracle-since peoplsoft sits on oracle.
where can i get plugin software so that i can order it, from where i can buy additional license in order to work out with DRS.
i would appreciate if any guru helps me out.

cheers;
saama

ray.wurlod · Post by **ray.wurlod** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 3:15 pm

The PeopleSoft PACK for DataStage is typically provided by your PeopleSoft vendor, in exchange for payment.

The Dynamic RDBMS stage (DRS) is part of DataStage - you have that already if you have DataStage. The PeopleSoft PACK provides a swathe of (server) jobs, routines, transforms and table definitions for accessing PeopleSoft data, typically with the intent of moving them into a Data Warehouse or Data Mart.

Saama · Post by **Saama** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 3:27 pm

hi ray,
Thanks that means we only need these packs in addition to the DRS stage, we dont need separate peoplesoft software. Sorry to ask you again, i just wanted to go in the right way .
ONCE AGAIN THANKS VERY MUCH.

i will tell my team lead to get the packs, and tell them that there is no need of separate PEOPLESOFT SOFTWARE to get installed.

cheers;
saama

chulett · Post by **chulett** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 3:32 pm

You don't "need" the PACKs, they just make your life easier.

ray.wurlod · Post by **ray.wurlod** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 7:58 pm

Technically, true. Practically, I would not essay to access PeopleSoft data without the PACK.

All the jobs in the PeopleSoft PACK are server jobs.

chulett · Post by **chulett** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:42 pm

Oh... it's not all that bad.

[nudge, nudge]

I've done it for both HR and GL 'pack free' and lived to tell the tale.

ray.wurlod · Post by **ray.wurlod** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:51 pm

OK, maybe if I were being paid by the hour...

chulett · Post by **chulett** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 9:02 pm

Umm.. did I leave out that part?