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Application Services Framework (ASF) in PeopleSoft

                Application Services Framework (ASF)  in  PeopleSoft The Application Services Framework (ASF) in PeopleSoft is a design pattern and a set of tools used to create service-oriented architecture (SOA) -based services in PeopleSoft applications. ASF supports the development of reusable, standardized, and modular services that can be consumed by internal or external systems. 🔹 Key Concepts of Application Services Framework (ASF) Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA): ASF helps structure PeopleSoft functionality into services. Services expose application logic in a reusable and standardized way. Components of ASF: Service Definitions: High-level definition of the service (name, description, etc.). Service Operations: Actual operations (methods) exposed by the service (e.g., Get, Create, Update). Handlers: Application Class methods or Integration Broker transforms that implement the service logic. ...

Third-party integration in PeopleSoft

Third-party integration in PeopleSoft refers to the process of connecting PeopleSoft applications (like HR, Finance, or Supply Chain) with external systems or services, such as payroll vendors, banks, tax authorities, or custom web applications. PeopleSoft offers several built-in tools and technologies to facilitate this kind of integration, depending on the use case, data format, and real-time vs batch requirements. Here’s a breakdown of how third-party integration typically works in PeopleSoft: 🔧 Common Integration Methods 1. Integration Broker (IB) Purpose: Real-time or near real-time integrations using messages and services. Technologies Used: SOAP, REST, HTTP, XML, JSON. Components: Service operations (define messages and routing) Nodes (represent external systems) Queues (manage message delivery) Example: Sending employee data to a benefits provider in real time. 2. Component Interfaces (CI) Purpose: Provide programmatic access to PeopleSoft...

PeopleSoft - PeopleTools Configurations Records or Meta Tables

PeopleSoft - PeopleTools Configurations Records or Meta Tables PeopleSoft records/metadata tables, often referred to as "meta tables," store information about various PeopleSoft objects and configurations.  1. Object Definition Tables: PSRECDEFN : Contains definitions of records (tables) used in the application, including details like record type and description. PSDBFIELD : Stores field definitions, detailing the attributes of each field such as data type and length. PSPNLGROUP : Holds information about components, which are collections of pages that function together. PSPNLDEFN : Contains definitions of pages (interfaces) within the application. PSMENUDEFN : Stores menu definitions, organizing how components are presented to users. 2. Security Tables: PSOPRDEFN : Maintains user profile information, including user IDs and associated roles. PSROLEDEFN : Defines roles that group together permissions for easier security management. PSCLASSDEFN : Holds permission li...