Understanding the PeopleSoft Topology

The PeopleSoft Internet Architecture is comprised of these main server types:

  • RDBMS.

  • PeopleSoft Application Server(s).

  • Web server(s).

The servers facilitate connections and process requests from:

  • PeopleTools Development Environment: A Windows workstation running a development tool, such as PeopleSoft Application Designer.

  • Browser: A supported browser type and version displaying a PeopleSoft application or administrative interface. The browser can be running on a desktop, laptop, or supported tablets and smartphones.

  • Remote system: A PeopleSoft or third-party system integrated through PeopleSoft Integration Broker's service oriented architecture (SOA).

The following diagram illustrates the relationship between the elements of the PeopleSoft Internet Architecture.

Image: Application requests are received at the web server, then sent to the application server, which submits the SQL to the RDBMS

The following image illustrates how application requests are received at the web server, then sent to application server, which finally submits the SQL to the RDBMS
Application requests are received at the web server, then sent to the application server, which submits the SQL to the RDBMS