Uploading Target Database Information

In order to use the Update Manager actions, the PUM Source must contain all of the information about your target database. The upload may take several minutes. This information includes:

  • Database name

  • Database user defined in Change Assistant for this database.

    Note: Change Packages are associated with both database and user ID. The user ID on the target database must match the user ID used to signon to the PUM source in PIA when you create a define a change package.

  • Products

  • Languages

    Note: If you have multiple target databases with different languages, you will need to install separate PeopleSoft Update Images for each language combination.

To upload the target database information:

  1. In Change Assistant, select Tools, Change Actions.

  2. Select Update Manager and click Next.

  3. Select Upload Target Database Information to PUM Source and click Finish.

    Note: The PUM Source must be defined before this option is available to select.

  4. Select or Create the target database to upload.

Image: Upload Target Database Information to PUM Source page

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Upload Target Database Information to PUM Source page. You can find definitions for the fields and controls later on this page.

Change Assistant - Upload Target Database Information to PUM Source page

Field or Control

Definition

Target Database

Select an existing target database or create a new target database using the Create button.

See Defining Databases

Upload Target Database Information to PUM source

This check box is always selected and read only. This option upload the target database information to the PUM Source.

Update Target Database Information in Change Assistant Environment

This check box is always selected and read only. This option updates Change Assistant with the target database information.

Proceed to Define or Create a New Change Package Wizard after Target Information Upload

Select this check box to open the Define or Create a New Change Package Wizard after target information is uploaded.

Note: After upgrading the target database tools release, it is necessary to update the target database in Change Assistant and upload the upgraded target database information to the PeopleSoft Update Image database. In Change Assistant, select File, Open Database and update the target database. After updating the target database, select Tools, Upload Target Database Information to PUM Source.