For the last several months Gartner Group has been in contact with PeopleSoft customers using the PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM). This new capability gives customers a high degree of flexibility to selectively apply new features, patches, and legal/regulatory updates.  To understand how customers are utilizing this new capability you can read the full report from Gartner Group here:

PeopleSoft Update Manager Delivers Significant Improvements to Upgrade Tools and Processes

For more information on the PeopleSoft Update Manager see these resources:

If you are planning or executing a PeopleSoft 9.2 upgrade or implementation, it is important that you include PUM in your plans.  Use the following resources:

1. The PUM Home Page.  Single site that contains all PUM related content, training, and image schedules, as well as links to all information mentioned below.
2. PUM Video Feature Overview:  If you don’t know what PUM is, start here. 
3. PUM Hardware and Software Requirements: See the Quick Start Guide (#9) and Using VirtualBox Images (#10) on the PUM Home Page.   These two documents outline the hardware and software requirements for PUM. 
4. PUM Instructions and Best Practices: See all other documents and trainings on the PUM Home Page.

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