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Importing the SIF File

The SIF files must be imported to the repository using Siebel Tools.

NOTE:  The Siebel Tools version must be from a 7.5.x Siebel applications release.

The standard procedure is that changes (such as these) should be applied to a local instance (with appropriate projects locked) and then checked back into the server repository.

To import SIF files into the repository

  1. Log on to the repository using Siebel Tools.
  2. Lock the related projects that are affected by the s_etl_ref_param.sif file.
  3. In the menu, click on Tools > Import from Archive.
  4. If you receive the message: "This operation should only be performed while connected to your local database. Would you like to continue anyway?" click Yes.

    CAUTION:  You are applying these changes directly to the server repository. Therefore it is recommended that you use a local instance and merge the changes back into the server repository using a Check-In.

  5. Navigate to the directory containing the SIF files and open s_etl_ref_param.sif.
  6. An Import Wizard shows all the Tables and Projects that are affected. Select the option Merge the object definition from the archive file with the definition in the repository, and click Next.
  7. The Import Wizard reviews all the object conflicts between what is in the repository and what is in the SIF file. When the Import Wizard process is done, you can expand the tree under Conflicting Objects to verify the changes being applied from the SIF file to the repository. When you are done, click Next.
  8. A warning appears: "The operation is going to modify your repository ..." Click Yes.
  9. When the process finishes, click Finish.

 Siebel Data Warehouse Installation and Administration Guide
 Published: 09 September 2004