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Managing Your Siebel ADM Package Content

Review the following guidelines and recommendations when managing your Siebel Application Deployment Manager (ADM) package content:

• Follow the documented naming conventions throughout the ADM deployment process:
  • During the creation of the ADM project
  • When storing the exported database files in directories
  • When storing files in directories with versions or tracked through a version tracking system
• Follow a documented deployment strategy including procedures, checklists, and naming conventions. Historical package data is stored in the ADM database for reference.
• Create the ADM package folder structure using the ADM Packaging Utility rather than creating it manually.
• Use a stored file system or document tracking system when creating deployment units involves teams of users to make sure the package content is current and correct.
• Validate packages before deployment.