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Which Analytics Folders and Files Should be Backed Up?

This topic is part of the process Deciding to Upgrade the Siebel Analytics Platform.

Before uninstalling or upgrading any Siebel Analytics software, it is recommended that backups of key configuration files be made, and the files moved to a temporary location. The following sections show the locations of the configuration files under Windows and UNIX platforms.

Windows Platforms

The installer automatically backs up the Windows files shown in Table 6. The backup files are saved to the directory $INSTALLDIR\Install_Backup\<installation_date>.

NOTE:  The Siebel Analytics Web Catalog stores the application dashboards and report definitions and contains information regarding permissions and accessibility of the dashboards by groups. If you are upgrading a Siebel Analytics Web Catalog from an earlier version, be sure to shut down the Web server first.

UNIX Platforms

The installer automatically backs up the UNIX files shown in Table 7. The backup files are saved to the directory $INSTALLDIR/Install_Backup/<installation_date>. (For example, SiebelAnalytics/Install_Backup/05.13.2005_16.40.20.)

NOTE:  The Siebel Analytics Web Catalog stores the application dashboards and report definitions and contains information regarding permissions and accessibility of the dashboards by groups. If you are upgrading a Siebel Analytics Web Catalog from an earlier version, be sure to shut down the Web server first. Also see the Siebel Analytics Web Administration Guide before installing Siebel Analytics.