This chapter describes the database tasks you should complete before upgrading to release 7.8. It includes the following topics:

• Preparing Tables and Views for Upgrade
• Preparing Custom Indexes for Upgrade
• Exporting Interface Table Data
• Preserving Dock Objects and Visibility Rules
• Verifying Database Server Configuration
• Securing AIX Memory Allocation Segment Space
• Creating Storage Groups
• Preparing the Storage Layout of the Schema
• Reviewing Tablespace Size
• Backing Up the Database
• Adding a Siebel User