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Installing Siebel Analytics

This section explains how to install the Siebel Analytics software.

NOTE:  If you are reinstalling or installing a new version of Siebel Analytics, you must first uninstall the software. Make backups of the Web Catalog, repository (.rpd) nQSConfig.ini, and nQClusterConfig.ini files and move them to a temporary location.
If you are reinstalling the Siebel Analytics software in the same location as the previous installation, make sure that the installation folder and the data folder are not shared.

In general, the process of installing the Siebel Analytics software in Windows consists of:

  1. Installing the Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC).
  2. Removing or Upgrading Siebel Analytics Software.
  3. Locating the installation software (either CD or network).
  4. Running the setup.exe file.
  5. Responding to installer wizard prompts for Siebel Analytics and for Siebel Data Warehouse.
  6. Inserting Your Siebel Analytics Web License Keys.
  7. Rebooting the computer.

NOTE:  If you plan to install the Siebel Analytics Cluster Server feature, you should first read Installing the Siebel Analytics Cluster Server Feature.

Differences between the installation programs for Stand-Alone Siebel Analytics and Integrated Siebel Analytics are summarized in Installation Options.


 Siebel Analytics Installation and Configuration Guide, Version 7.5, Rev. C 
 Published: 18 April 2003