Downloading and Deploying the PeopleTools Client for the New Release

On the Microsoft Windows host that you have designated for the PeopleTools Client for the new PeopleTools 8.63.<new> patch; for example, PeopleTools 8.63.11:

  1. Locate and download the PeopleTools 8.63.<new> DPKs for the new release to a directory with sufficient disc space, referred to here as DPK_INSTALL_NEW.

    See PeopleTools Patches Home Page (My Oracle Support, Article ID KA614), for links to the most recent patches. For earlier releases, search My Oracle Support, Patches and Updates.

  2. In the downloaded DPKs, locate the DPK for the PeopleTools Client for the new PeopleTools 8.63.<new> patch, which is the fourth zip file (Filename_4of4.zip)

    Copy the DPK to the Microsoft Windows Client machine.

  3. To deploy the PeopleTools Client for the new 8.63.<new> PeopleTools patch in the Microsoft Windows Client host, use the instructions for standalone deployment described in this documentation, with the following guidelines.

    See "Deploying the PeopleTools Client DPK," Deploying the PeopleTools Client DPK for detailed steps and explanations.

    1. Run SetupPTClient.bat -t.

    2. Answer yes when asked if you want to deploy PeopleTools client.

    3. Specify an installation directory, the RDBMS, and other information for your environment.

      The default installation directory is C:\PT<release_number>_Client_<database_type>, for example C:\PT8.63.11_Client_ORA.

    4. Specify the PeopleTools Patch (2) option at this prompt:

      Please make your selection for the Tools Client deployment:
      1. People Tools Full Upgrade
      2. People Tools Patch
      3. None of the above
      Enter your choice [1-3]: 2
                           
    5. Answer y (yes) when asked if you want to install Change Assistant:

      Do you want to install Change Assistant? [Y/N]: y