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PEOPLESOFT VERSION 8


PEOPLESOFT FINANCIALS VERSION 8, INCLUDING REQUISITIONS, IS NOW AVAILABLE TO UA.

To to https://fs.uakron.edu to log in.

To Creating a Shortcut to PeopleSoft Financials version 8
In order to create a shortcut to the Financials module, follow these instructions.

To create a shortcut other than in IE follow these instructions.


When logging in to PeopleSoft version 8, if you get an invalid ID or password note . . .

If you can’t log into PeopleSoft or if you receive a note saying you have an invalid ID or password, try emptying your Cache, close IE, and then reopen IE and try logging into PeopleSoft again.

For instructions to clear your cache, go to http://www.uakron.edu/its/learning/training/docs/ClearingCacheShort.pdf.


REQUISITION WORKFLOW

Detailed information about requisition workflow is available here.


PEOPLESOFT V8 FINANCIALS TRAINING
Software Training Services is conducting hands-on training sessions for the Upgrade. There is an upgrade class for existing requisition users and another class for existing financial Inquiry (budget) users.

There are three classes available:

Currently, there are three classes available.

1. Financial Upgrade for Experienced Users: This course introduces some of the changes from PeopleSoft 7 to PeopleSoft 8 and is intended as a pre-requisite for either the Requisitions V8 Upgrade or Budget Reports and Inquiry for Experienced Users classes.

2. Requisitions V8 Upgrade: This course reviews the Requisition Entry Process for requisitions entered in PeopleSoft V8.

3. Budget Reports and Inquiry for Experienced Users: This course reviews the Budget management procedures in the new version of PeopleSoft V8.

To sign up for a class, go to the seminar web site at http://www.uakron.edu/seminars/index.php.

In addition to the hands on training, web-based training is available. The Software Training Services web page for financial users is available at http://www.uakron.edu/its/learning/training/PSoft8Fin.php.

CONTACT INFO
For information about training, contact Software Training Services at PStrain@uakron.edu.




ACCESSING PEOPLESOFT v8

The best way is to use your favorites. However, if you wish, the following shortcut will give you access to PeopleSoft version 8.


 
Through windows explorer:

Go to the K drive

Double-click on the PSUsers folder

Double-click on the v8 Shortcut folder

Drag-and-drop the v8 icon onto your desktop.

Double-click the icon to access PeopleSoft v8







NOTE: When logging into PeopleSoft v8, be sure to enter your PEOPLESOFT ID and PASSWORD all in UPPERCASE


More Information



SECURITY FOR PS V8

Details about security are available in PeopleSoft v8: Security Overview (PDF), Sept. 1, 2004 version.

This PDF includes:
  • Policies Implemented with PeopleSoft v8

  • Log-In

  • Security Web Site

  • Getting Password Changes




  • PeopleSoft v8 creates an enterprise-wide web-based system

    The upgrade from 7.6 to v8 of PeopleSoft will make the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system entirely web-based. That means that faculty and staff will access PeopleSoft via a web browser and transact business online. The PeopleSoft application will no longer be installed on the user's desktop.



    PeopleSoft v8 Upgrade Overview

    The upgrade to PeopleSoft v8 will provide a new web-based architecture for the University's business processes.

    For a 10-minute overview of the upgrade, click on the link below. It is advisable that you print the PDF prior to watching the online presentation. The PDF follows the presentation and will allow you to take notes if necessary.

    Name/Desc Date Modified Format
    PeopleSoft v8 Upgrade Overview 4/30/2004 Pdf

    Presentation

    Flash Player -- Important Notice

    If you experience problems viewing the presentation, you may need to install the latest version of Flash. Please download and install the Flash Player and then try to view the presentation.



    Brown Bag Presentations

    Hardware & Software Requirements

    What is the preferred browser for PeopleSoft v8? What are the minimum system requirements? Read the specs here.


    Contact:

    If you have questions or concerns, feel free to contact the PeopleSoft v8 upgrade team. Your initial contact can be through the ITS Division's Communications Officer.

    Mike Giannone
    Communications Officer, ITS Division
    330-972-2468
    mag7@uakron.edu

    View the Communications Strategy & Plan.



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