This chapter covers setting up batch scoring with Siebel Data Mining. It includes the following topics:

• Deploying Batch Scoring with Siebel Data Mining
• Deploying a Predictive Model with Siebel Data Mining for Batch Deployment
• Defining Batch Scoring Requirements
• Setting Up a Batch Scoring Schedule
• Process of Configuring Siebel eBusiness Applications for Batch Deployment
• Process of Using eScript to Fetch Batch Scores
• Data Mining Subject Area in Siebel Answers
• Testing Batch Scoring in Siebel Analytics

This chapter uses the example of a wireless service provider managing customer churn with the help of predictive analytics. Using predictive analytics to pursue business objectives other than churn management follows a very similar setup and configuration process.