The Expert Guide to PeopleSoft Security

About the Book

Are you new to PeopleSoft? Experienced, but somewhat baffled by PeopleSoft Security? Just wondering what the heck a Primary Permission List does anyway? Well, The Expert Guide to PeopleSoft Security is for you.

The Expert Guide to PeopleSoft Security provides all the information you need to successfully implement and administer security in PeopleSoft 8. Covering specifics for PeopleTools versions 8.1, 8.2 and 8.4, it is the first book to provide an in-depth look at one of the most important aspects of the PeopleSoft System. The Expert Guide to PeopleSoft Security provides knowledge and insight for Administrators, Managers, Developers and Users alike.

The Expert Guide to PeopleSoft Security covers the topics essential to your success, including: Security Design, User Profile Setup, Role & Permission List Setup, Process Security, Query Security, Row Level Security (for HR and Financials), Portal Security, Security Migrations, Definition Security, LDAP Authentication, Password Controls, Dynamic Role Creation and more. Additionally it provides an indispensable reference to PeopleSoft Security Tables as well as SQL scripts to query the security information most requested from the system.

All in all The Expert Guide to PeopleSoft Security provides a comprehensive look at one of the most misunderstood but essential parts of the PeopleSoft System. Is your system properly secured?

About the Author

Jason Carter is a PeopleSoft Consultant specializing in Security and Administration. He has worked with PeopleSoft Security for over 5 years. In that time he has helped numerous clients put together a solid strategy for dealing with PeopleSoft Security, while also keeping their sanity intact.

Jason is a native of Frisco, Texas where he lives with his wife, two children, two dogs and a Venus flytrap.