Encrypting Data Set Project Files
Data set project files are stored in project file repositories and should be encrypted for added security. By default, the option to encrypt data set project files is selected.
Prior to PeopleTools 8.57 ADS used 3DES encryption/decryption algorithm for ADS projects. PeopleTools 8.57 uses a new encryption algorithm provided by PeopleTools. ADS projects can be used across PeopleTools releases, therefore it may be necessary to use the older encryption method for compatibility.
Note: ADS projects delivered through PUM are PeopleSoft delivered projects which are public and therefore not encrypted. Encryption only applies to user created ADS projects.
The PeopleTools Options page provides two checkboxes to specify how to handle ADS project encryption.
Image: PeopleTools Options page
This example illustrates the PeopleTools Options page with Encrypt Data Set Project Files selected.
Important! If you are migrating a data set project from PeopleTools 8.54 to PeopleTools 8.53 the encryption must be turned off.
|
Field or Control |
Definition |
|---|---|
| Encrypt Data Set Project Files |
Select this checkbox to encrypt ADS projects using PeopleTools 8.57 encryption algorithm. |
| Compatible with PT 8.56 and lower releases |
Select this checkbox if you will be creating ADS projects that will span PeopleTools releases. If selected the 3DES algorithm is used for encryption/decryption. |
Note: At copy to file time, if the encryption flag is enabled but Compatible with PT 8.56 and lower releases flag is disabled, a message is displayed to warn the user that the generated ADS project cannot be consumed by tools release prior to 8.57.