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What's New in Siebel Database Upgrade Guide, Siebel Innovation Pack 2014, Rev. A

Table 1 lists the changes described in this version of the documentation to support this release of the software.

NOTE:  Siebel Innovation Pack 2014 is a continuation of the Siebel 8.1/8.2 release.

Table 1. What's New in Siebel Database Upgrade Guide, Siebel Innovation Pack 2014, Rev. A
Topic
Description

Supported Upgrade Paths for Siebel CRM Version 8.1.1.14

Supported Upgrade Paths for Siebel CRM Version 8.2.2.14

Modified topics.

Updated the upgrade path tables to cover all applicable upgrade paths.

Running Incremental Repository Merge is mandatory for upgrades from Siebel CRM version 8.1.1.x or 8.2.2.x (SIA repository) to the current release, Siebel Innovation Pack 2014 (Siebel CRM version 8.1.1.14 or version 8.2.2.14).

Upgrade Planning for Siebel RC4 or AES Encryption

Modified topic. As of Siebel Innovation Pack 2014, RC2 data encryption is no longer supported. Siebel CRM supports RC4 and AES data encryption.

Preparing Siebel Workflow Processes for Upgrade

Modified topic. Workflow processes and task-based UIs must be completed before upgrade operations are performed, in order to preserve them.

Migrating Siebel Address Data from Custom Extension Columns

Modified topic. In this task, customers modify the file named preschm_sea.sql, not preschm_sia.sql.

Renaming the Siebel Repository

Modified topic. Before you run the upgrade, you must rename your existing development repository (Siebel Repository) to Prior Customer Repository.

"Testing Your Siebel Tools Login"

"Setting a Primary Non-ENU Language in Siebel Tools"

Deleted topics. These topics no longer apply, because it is not supported to run Siebel Tools for the current release before you have run Incremental Repository Merge.

Copying Ancestor Repositories

Copying Ancestor Repositories

Modified topics. Corrected the patch ID, some version number references, and other content to be consistent with cases for upgrading to Siebel Innovation Pack 2014.

Preparing to Run the Siebel Database Configuration Wizard

Preparing to Run the Siebel Database Configuration Wizard

Modified topics. Updated the descriptions of the Current Siebel Version field in the Database Configuration Wizard.

Importing Newly Created Records from the Data File on Windows

Importing Newly Created Records from the Data File on UNIX

Modified topics. Updated the information about how dataimp uses the input file when you import data.

"Installing New Siebel License Keys During an Upgrade"

Deleted topic. As of Siebel Innovation Pack 2014, the license keys for Siebel CRM base applications do not need to be entered manually. The license keys are provided in the seed data that is imported into a new Siebel database or imported into an existing database as part of Incremental Repository Merge or database upgrade operations.

Upgrading the Siebel Database Schema

Modified topic. Added a new step to Table 30, which identifies steps that the Siebel Upgrade Wizard executes. The new step is as follows:

  • Generates the hierarchical merge report in HTML format

Reviewing the Hierarchical Merge Report

New topic. The Siebel Upgrade Wizard now generates a hierarchical merge report, in HTML format.

Marking Conflict Resolution as Complete Using Siebel Tools

This task is now part of Process of Upgrading the Siebel Development Environment from Siebel CRM Version 8.1.1.x (SIA Repository).

Upgrading a Custom Database Schema

Modified topic. Added a new step to Table 31, which identifies steps that the upgphys process executes. The new step is as follows:

  • Migrate query search controls of list applets into the Siebel database.

"Upgrading Siebel ERM Approval Business Process Workflows"

Deleted topic. This topic is obsolete for the current release.

Roadmap for Siebel Database Environment Upgrade

Deleted a step. In Configuring the Environment, removed the step about installing a patch, related to migrating Siebel Open UI manifest records. No specific patch installation step is required in this context. However, installing the latest Siebel Patchset release is strongly recommended.

What's New in Siebel Database Upgrade Guide, Siebel Innovation Pack 2014

Table 2 lists the changes described in this version of the documentation to support this release of the software.

NOTE:  Siebel Innovation Pack 2014 is a continuation of the Siebel 8.1/8.2 release.

Table 2. New Product Features in Siebel Database Upgrade Guide, Siebel Innovation Pack 2014
Topic
Description

Supported Upgrade Paths for Siebel CRM Version 8.1.1.14

Modified topic. It describes upgrade paths for Siebel CRM version 8.1.1.x.

Supported Upgrade Paths for Siebel CRM Version 8.2.2.14

Modified topic. It describes upgrade paths for Siebel CRM version 8.2.2.x.

Copying Ancestor Repositories

Modified topic. Updated the rxxx.dat file names.

Preparing to Run the Siebel Database Configuration Wizard

Modified topic. Added two new entries describing Database Configuration Utilities menu options:

  • Verify Repository After Upgrade
  • Upgrep log directory

Regenerating SQL Files for a Siebel Upgrade

Modified topic. It now correctly states that all previously generated SQL files are overwritten when regenerating them in the Database Configuration Utilities.

Reviewing Siebel Repository Object Property Conflicts

Modified topic. Added a note indicating that only critical conflicts are displayed when reviewing repository merge conflicts.

Reviewing Siebel Repository Object Property Conflicts

Modified topic. Added a new task about reviewing conflicts at the attribute level.

Process of Meeting the Requirements for an Incremental Upgrade to Siebel Innovation Pack 2014, Using the Incremental Repository Merge

Modified topic. Added a new note indicating that you must have one, and only one, Siebel repository in your development environment when running incremental repository merge.

Preparing to Run the Siebel Database Configuration Wizard

Modified topic. Added two new entries describing Database Configuration Utilities menu options:

  • Verify Repository After Upgrade
  • Upgrep log directory

Copying Ancestor Repositories

Modified topic. Corrected the patch ID.

Upgrading the Siebel Database Schema

Modified topic. Removed the Compile SRF step from the table as it is no longer applicable.

Upgrading a Custom Database Schema

Modified topic. Added a new step to the table: Verify repository after upgrade.

What's New in Siebel Database Upgrade Guide, Version 8.1/8.2,
Rev. B

Table 3 lists the changes described in this version of the documentation to support this release of the software.

Table 3. New Product Features in Siebel Database Upgrade Guide, Version 8.1/8.2, Rev. B
Topic
Description

Supported Upgrade Paths for Siebel CRM Version 8.1.1.14

Modified topic. It describes upgrade paths for Siebel CRM, version 8.1.1.x.

Supported Upgrade Paths for Siebel CRM Version 8.2.2.14

Modified topic. It describes upgrade paths for Siebel CRM, version 8.2.2.x.

What's New in Siebel Database Upgrade Guide, Version 8.1/8.2,
Rev. A

Table 4 lists the changes described in this version of the documentation to support this release of the software.

Table 4. New Product Features in Siebel Database Upgrade Guide, Version 8.1/8.2, Rev. A
Topic
Description

Running the Siebel Database Configuration Wizard on Windows

Modified topic. It describes how the Siebel Upgrade Wizard uses the master configuration file.

Performing a Production Test or Production Environment Migration from Siebel CRM Version 8.1.1.x (SIA Repository)

Modified topic. It contains new requirements for performing the production text or production environment upgrade.

What's New in Siebel Database Upgrade Guide, Version 8.1/8.2

Table 5 lists the changes described in this version of the documentation to support this release of the software.

Table 5. New Product Features in Siebel Database Upgrade Guide, Version 8.1/8.2
Topic
Description

Performing the Siebel Incremental Repository Merge

Modified chapter. It contains new procedures for performing an incremental repository merge.

Overview of Performing a Siebel Database Upgrade

New appendix. It has been created with content from a previous chapter. It provides an overview of required tasks when performing a Siebel database upgrade.

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