Bookshelf v7.5: Introduction

This guide describes the features and procedures that are specific to the Siebel eHospitality application. It should be used in combination with the other guides available on the Siebel eHospitality Bookshelf CD-ROM. However, the information in this book supersedes information about standard Siebel products provided in other documentation. In addition, some setup information that is specific for Siebel eHospitality is included in this guide.

This book will be useful primarily to people whose titles or job descriptions match one of the following:


Database Administrators
Events Directors	Persons responsible for overseeing events planning and execution, including allocating specific events to individual Events Managers.
Events Managers	Persons responsible for detailed planning and execution of specific events.
Operations Staff	Persons responsible for carrying out the many activities involved in preparing for and carrying out events.
Siebel Application Administrators	Persons responsible for planning, setting up, and maintaining Siebel applications.
Siebel Application Developers	Persons who plan, implement, and configure Siebel applications, possibly adding new functionality.

Persons responsible for installing and configuring Siebel eHospitality need a thorough knowledge of the architecture of Siebel eBusiness Applications and standard Siebel installation and configuration procedures.

Persons responsible for entering administrative information need a thorough knowledge of the goods and services they plan to offer, as well as any applicable taxes on those goods and services. A working understanding of the Siebel Sales application is also strongly recommended.

Persons responsible for entering information about specific events need basic knowledge of how to use a Siebel application.