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Synchronizing a Local Database with the Enterprise Database

Mobile users must synchronize frequently to obtain and view possible updates in the server database. Also, there may be updates to the store of documentation, marketing literature, and sales brochures in the file system.

The following procedure describes how to synchronize while using a Siebel application. Synchronization can also be done in stand-alone mode, using the Siebel Remote icon.

To synchronize a local database with the enterprise database

1. Start your Siebel application, such as Siebel Sales, in the Siebel program group on the Mobile Web Client machine.
2. From the application-level menu, select File > Synchronize Database.
3. Choose the synchronization options.

   For detailed information on synchronization options, see User Synchronization Options for Mobile Web Client.

4. Click Synchronize.

   A progress indicator appears. In any synchronization that includes both upload/download and apply operations, the indicator initially shows the progress of the upload/download operation. When uploading and downloading is complete, the indicator shows the progress of the apply operation.