Using Update Manager Utilities

Update Manager Utilities include:

  • Review Change Package

  • Delete Change Package

  • Merge Change Package

Navigation

Select PeopleTools > Lifecycle Tools > Update Manager Dashboard > Update Manager Utilities > Review Change Packages

You can also select the Review Package Definition link on the Define Change Package Step 6 of 6 page.

Image: Review Change Package (top of page)

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Review Change Package (top of page). You can find definitions for the fields and controls later on this page.

Review Change Package (top of page)

Image: Review Change Package (bottom of page)

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Review Change Package (bottom of page). You can find definitions for the fields and controls later on this page.

Review Change Package (bottom of page)

The Review Change Package page is display only to provide information on the change package.

Incomplete packages will not display all of the fields.

Field or Control

Definition
Package Status

Indicates the current status of the package.

  • Incomplete - the change package has not been created in Change Assistant.

  • Complete - the change package has been created in Change Assistant.
Search Scope

Indicates the scope used to create the change package.

Depending on the scope selected, additional information is displayed.
Dependency Calculation

Indicates which type of dependency calculation used to create the change package (Standard or PostReq's Included).
Summary of Metadata for this Package

For each metadata type, if there is metadata, a link Available is displayed. Use this link to go to that section of the page.

If the metadata type is not contained in the package, the metadata type will indicate Not Applicable.

Bugs delivered through a PRP,will have no data on components to test , therefore Components to Test will indicate No Data.
Template

For change packages that are complete, use this link to view the steps in the change package template.
Included Bugs

For change packages that are complete, you see a grid displaying the bug in the change package, with a flag indicating the selected bugs. Use the detail icon to view bug details.
Included Managed Objects

For change packages that are complete, you see a grid listing the Managed Objects included in this package.
Included ADS Managed Objects

For change packages that are complete, you see a grid listing the ADS Managed Objects included in this package.
Customization Impact

Lists the impacted customization names.
Existing Tests

Lists the existing test names that cover objects delivered in this package.
Components To Test

Lists the components to test for this package.

Template

Click Template link on the Review Change Packages page to open the Change Package Template window listing the chapters, tasks, steps, and step scripts in the change package template.

Image: Change Package Template

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Change Package Template. You can find definitions for the fields and controls later on this page.

Change Package Template

Navigation

Select PeopleTools > Lifecycle Tools > Update Manager Dashboard > Update Manager Utilities > Delete Change Packages

Image: Delete Package Definition page

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Delete Package Definition page. You can find definitions for the fields and controls later on this page.

Delete Package Definition page

Field or Control

Definition
Package Name

Search by package name.
Database Name

Search by database name.
Package Status

Search by package status. Package statuses are:

  • Complete

  • Imported

  • Incomplete

  • Package Created
Package Type

Search by package type. Package types are:

  • Application Upgrade

  • Tools Delta Package

  • Required for Upgrade

  • Translations Delta Package

  • Updates

The Select Package Definitions to Delete grid will list all the change packages that meet the selection criteria. Select the change packages to delete and click the Delete Selected button.

The following restrictions apply to merging change packages.

  • Change Packages must have same target database.

  • Change Package definition must have a status of complete or incomplete,

  • Change Package type is Update(PUM).

  • Change Package is defined, but not created in Change Assistant.

To merge change packages:

  1. From the Update Manager Dashboard select the target database.

  2. Expand Update Manager Utilities and select Merge Change Packages.

  3. On Step 2 of 6, Create is selected by default and is the only option available. Enter the package name and description.

  4. Click Next.

  5. On Step 3 of 6, select the packages to merge.

  6. Click Next.

    Note: Step 4 of 6 is skipped.

  7. On Step 5 of 6 review the bugs.

  8. Click Next. You will receive a message that there are overlapping packages, click OK.

  9. Step 6 of 6 indicates the change package was successfully created.

Navigation

Select PeopleTools > Lifecycle Tools > Update Manager Dashboard > Update Manager Utilities > Merge Change Packages

Image: Merge Change Packages Step 2 of 6

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Merge Change Packages page step 2 of 6. You can find definitions for the fields and controls later on this page.

Merge Change Package step 2 of 6

Field or Control

Definition
Action

Create is the only available option.
Package Name

Enter a name for your merged change package.