This chapter provides guidelines for performing a Siebel incremental repository merge. It includes the following topics:

• Process of Meeting the Requirements for an Incremental Upgrade to Siebel Innovation Pack 2017, Using the Incremental Repository Merge
• Process of Performing an Incremental Upgrade of the Siebel Database from Siebel CRM Version 8.1.1.x (SIA Repository), 8.2.2.x, 15.x, and 16.x
• Process of Upgrading the Siebel Development Environment from Siebel CRM Version 8.1.1.x (SIA Repository)
• Upgrading a Custom Database Schema
• About Migrating the XML Manifest Data for Siebel Open UI from Previous Releases to the New Manifest Data in the Database
• Process of Regenerating the Siebel Repository Definition Files
• Process of Regenerating the Siebel Repository Definition Files
• Performing a Production Test or Production Environment Migration from Siebel CRM Version 8.1.1.x (SIA Repository)

NOTE:  Use this chapter if you are upgrading to Siebel CRM version 17.0 from Siebel CRM version Siebel CRM version 8.1.1.x (SIA repository only), version 8.2.2.x, version 15.x, or version 16.x. For more information about incremental repository merge as it applies to different installation options, see Supported Upgrade Paths for Siebel CRM Version 17.0. See also the Siebel Installation Guide for the operating system you are using.