This chapter describes key concepts and common tasks that get you started using Siebel Tools. You may refer back to these tasks as you work through the configuration tasks in subsequent chapters. For more information about Siebel Tools, read Using Siebel Tools.

This chapter includes the following topics:

• Siebel Object Architecture
• Understanding the Object Definition Sequence
• Using Siebel Tools
• The Configuration Process
• Other Key Tasks for Managing Object Definitions