Community Update - May 10, 2026

This week’s update brings a critical new PeopleTools patch for all customers and a look at Real Time Indexing, a game-changer for instant insights. For developers, we have a handy SQL script for project documentation and a deep dive into a secure user-switching pattern for backend services.

PeopleTools 8.61.19 Patch is Here

Keeping your PeopleSoft environment current is crucial for stability and security. Oracle has now released the cumulative PeopleTools 8.61.19 patch, which includes all previous fixes. If you’re on PeopleTools 8.61, this is a must-have update to ensure your system has the latest stability, performance, and security enhancements.

https://support.oracle.com/knowledgefs/?docId=KA593

Get Instant Analytics with Real Time Indexing

Tired of waiting for scheduled data refreshes to see what’s happening in your system? Randall Groncki explores PeopleSoft’s Real Time Indexing feature, a powerful capability that provides immediate analytical insights. This eliminates the delay from traditional ETL processes, giving you a live look at your operational data.

https://peopletoolstechtips.com/insights-11-real-time-indexing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=insights-11-real-time-indexing

Automate Project Documentation with SQL

Manually documenting the contents of a PeopleSoft project can be a tedious chore. This clever SQL script simplifies the process by querying your project definitions and items, then formatting the output directly into a clean, human-readable Markdown list. It’s a great time-saver for creating release notes or technical documentation.

/knowledge-base/kbarticles/project-item-list/

Securely Switch Users in Backend Services

How can your backend services act on behalf of a user without ever knowing their password? Discover a powerful security pattern that uses a trusted proxy account and custom Signon PeopleCode to switch user contexts. This approach allows your services to securely impersonate the end-user for specific operations, which is essential for modern integrations.

/knowledge-base/kbarticles/proxy-credential-user-switching-in-signon-peoplecode/