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1 . Preinstallation Requirements

# 1 . Preinstallation Requirements

This section provides information about preparing to install the eLink Adapter for PeopleSoft component.

## Deciding the Environment for eLink Adapter for PeopleSoft

The eLink Adapter for PeopleSoft software must be installed in its own TUXEDO domain. This allows configuration and management to occur without disruption to the PeopleSoft services. This domain must be separately licensed, as the TUXEDO license provided with PeopleSoft only covers the PeopleSoft applications.

Depending on system load and use, eLink Adapter for PeopleSoft may be installed either on the same computer that runs PeopleSoft or a separate computer. This choice is left to the system manager.

If the computer where the eLink Adapter for PeopleSoft software resides is not the same computer as the one being used to run PeopleSoft, then you must install and configure the PeopleTools 7.56 client software on the eLink Adapter for PeopleSoft machine.

## Testing the PeopleSoft Application

Before installation of the eLink Adapter for PeopleSoft can begin, PeopleSoft must be started. verify PeopleSoft is up by connecting in 2-tier mode. To do this, start the `pstools.exe` in the `%PS_HOME%\bin\client\winx86\` directory path. Enter the database name `PTDMO` and a valid login ID and password, such as `PTDMO/PTDMO`.

## Defining PeopleSoft Message Definition

After verifying the PeopleSoft application is connecting in 2-tier mode, you must set up Message Definitions for updating and retrieving data from the PeopleSoft database. These definitions must be in place prior to installing the eLink Adapter for PeopleSoft component. For information on how to configure these Message Definitions in PeopleSoft, refer to "Creating a BEA_CPS Message Definition."

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