PeopleSoft PeopleTools Data Management and Upgrade Handbook
Paula Dean
Jim J. Marion
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This book is dedicated to my husband, Rick, and two children, Danielle and Maddie.
Paula Dean
In loving memory of Dr. Delmar Corrick. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7
Jim J. Marion
About the Authors
Paula Dean is a Principal Instructor at Oracle University. She began her career as a PeopleSoft developer in 1996 and worked extensively with the product for the next 11 years. In that period she was involved in the initial implementation of the Financial install of PeopleSoft. Paula was a part of the upgrade team for multiple upgrades of the Financial and HCM products starting with release 6.5 through 8.44. She has first-hand, real-world experience in the field performing the upgrade process. She began teaching the technical PeopleSoft courses at Oracle University in 2007 and currently serves as the Lead Instructor for Upgrade and Data Management, SQR, and PeopleSoft Test Framework courses. She is also a presenter of PeopleTools topics at conferences such as Oracle OpenWorld, HEUGs Alliance, and OAUGs Collaborate.
Jim J. Marion is an AICPA Certified Information Technology professional who currently works as a Principal Sales Consultant at Oracle. He is the author of the Oracle Press book PeopleSoft PeopleTools Tips & Techniques and runs a popular blog for the PeopleSoft community at http://jjmpsj.blogspot.com. Jim is also an international presenter of PeopleTools development topics at conferences such as Oracle OpenWorld, UKOUG events, HEUGs Alliance, Quests IOUG, and OAUGs Collaborate.
About the Developmental Editors
Sarah K. Marion is an English major with more than 20 years of experience working in education and ten years of experience working in the computer and publishing industry. She has a background in curriculum development and public speaking. She is listed in Whos Who of American Women and received the outstanding graduate award, graduating as a member of the honor society. She has an eye for detail, an ability to organize content, and a great sense of humor. Sarah is a wife and mother of three.
About the Technical Editor
Scott T. Schafer has more than 14 years of experience working with PeopleTools and PeopleSoft applications. Over the last five years, Scott has worked as a Product Strategy Manager in the PeopleTools development organization. Prior to working in PeopleTools development, Scott spent six years in the PeopleSoft IT group, implementing and upgrading, and integrating the internal PeopleSoft Financial and CRM applications. Scott has presented PeopleTools topics at Oracle OpenWorld, HEUGs Alliance, Quests IOUG, and OAUGs Collaborate. Scott graduated from Willamette University with a BS in economics and a masters degree in finance from Golden Gate University.
