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Importing a Repository in a Windows Environment

This topic describes how to import a repository in a Windows environment.

To import a repository in a Windows environment

1. Make sure Siebel CRM supports the databases you intend to use.

   For more information, see Character Encoding That Siebel CRM Supports to Import or Export a Repository.

2. In Microsoft Windows, navigate to Start Programs menu, Settings, Control Panel, and then choose Services.
3. Stop all Siebel Servers.

   For more information, see Siebel System Administration Guide and Siebel Installation Guide for the operating system you are using.

4. Choose the Start Programs menu, Programs, Siebel Enterprise Server Configuration 8.0, and then choose the Database Server configuration menu item.
5. In the Database Configuration Wizard, enter information when prompted and click Next to continue.
6. Choose Import Repository when prompted for a database operation.

   For important caution information, see Caution About Migrating a Repository.

7. Specify to import your custom 8.x repository and specify the location of the custom CustRep.dat file.
8. When the wizard displays the Configuration is Complete window, choose one of the following options, and then click Next:
   • Yes Apply Configuration Changes Now. The wizard saves the configuration information you entered and you can open the Siebel Upgrade Wizard in Step 10.
   • No I Will Apply Configuration Changes Later. The wizard saves the configuration information, but you cannot open the Siebel Upgrade Wizard in Step 10.
9. In the Configuration Parameter Review window, review the configuration you entered. To modify a value, click Back to return to the window that includes the parameter you must modify, modify the parameter, and then click Next.
10. When the wizard prompts you to run the configuration, click one of the following:
    • No. The wizard does not save the configuration information you entered. You must enter the database configuration parameters again.
    • Yes. The wizard saves the configuration information you entered.
11. Click OK.

    The Database Configuration Wizard does one of the following depending on the choice you make in Step 8:

    • Apply now. It opens the Siebel Upgrade Wizard and calls the SQL generator to create SQL scripts.
    • Apply later. It saves the configuration information but does not open the Siebel Upgrade Wizard. You can restart the configuration and run the Upgrade Wizard later. For more information, see Importing or Exporting a Repository at a Later Time.