Data conversion is the conversion of one form of computer data to
another--the changing of bits from being in one format to a
different one, usually for the purpose of application
interoperability or of capability of using new features.
At the simplest level, data conversion can be exemplified
by conversion of a text file from one character encoding to
another.
More complex conversions are those of office file
formats, and conversions of image and audio file formats are
an endeavor that is beyond the ken of ordinary computer
users.
In PeopleSoft, conversions generally take 2 forms:
1) Converting from one version of PeopleSoft to
another i.e. an upgrade. In this case tables and file
structures may have changed from one version of PeopleSoft
to another and a conversion may be necessary.
2) Converting from another system (Financials, HR etc)
to PeopleSoft or vice versa. In this case, you are
making sure file formats from the other system match
PeopleSoft.
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