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Comparison with Siebel Replication Manager


Table 2 describes the main differences between Siebel Replication Manager and Siebel Connector for Siebel eBusiness Applications.

Table 2. Comparison of Replication Manager and Siebel Connector
Replication Manager
Siebel Connector
Replication occurs at the database or physical layer.
Replication occurs at the application layer, involving the object or component level.
Replication occurs between HQ and regional nodes that must be running in a tightly-coupled architecture at the same time within the same deployment.
Replication occurs between independent deployments of Siebel with their own logical data source. These may or may not be running at the same time. Siebel Connector for Siebel eBusiness Applications accommodates different schemas.
Replication Manager is better suited for higher volumes and more difficult routing problems. Requires clearly defined ownership.
Siebel Connector for Siebel eBusiness Applications has a limited data set, as the typical volume is approximately 10,000 global accounts.
Middleware is not required.
Middleware is required to transport or publish the message.


 Siebel Connector for Siebel eBusiness Applications 
 Published: 18 April 2003