Month: May 2013

  • App Server to Database Reconnection issues in 8.51

    I ran into a problem a while ago which brought a more severe problem to my attention.  It appears in at least 8.51.02 (but probably back to 8.51.00) to 8.51.09 there are issues with application server processes properly recovering from a disconnection from the database.  I don’t have first hand experience with that problem, but…

  • Parallel Pagelet Loading

    PeopleTools 8.52 added a performance enhancement for systems that have multiple pagelets on a page.  Previously pagelets were loaded in a sequential fashion, one after another.  With this enhancement the pagelets can be loaded in a parallel fashion allowing your pages to load faster.  Oracle indicates that a page with seven pagelets can reduce it’s…

  • PeopleSoft Test Framework

    The PeopleSoft Test Framework (PTF) is a testing tool that was released with PeopleTools 8.51 and has seen improvements and active development from Oracle in 8.52 and 8.53.  PTF is a record and playback tool that is somewhat similar to other testing automation tools.  It distinguishes itself from other tools for a few reasons: It’s…

  • PeopleSoft Weblogic Monitoring tools available

    I’ve made the Weblogic monitoring tools I’ve been working on available.  Also I’ve added a few pages for them under the menu item Monitoring Tools.  If you’d like to try it out you’ll need to register and you can download them from the Downloads page.

  • HCM 9.2 and 8.53 Demo Install Notes

    These are my notes from a recent HCM 9.2 / 8.53.02 setup I did.   I tried out the database wizard again this time.  Had a few hiccups but it seemed to work.  I still think it’s easier and quicker to create the database manually, especially when the java process ran at 100% on one cpu…