Server Software Elements

During the PeopleSoft installation, a variety of PeopleSoft Java servlets are installed on the web server, so you must have a supported servlet engine installed.

The following software runs on the PeopleSoft Pure Internet Architecture web server:

• Web services.

  Web services manage the web server software, such as Oracle WebLogic.

• Servlet engine.

  The servlet engine is the environment in which servlets run. This component is tied to the web services software, but in some cases you install it separately.

• Java servlets.

  Java is a platform-independent programming language used widely for web-based programs. Servlets are Java programs that run on the web server. The Java executable files are required for the servlet engine to operate.