Running the Siebel Database Configuration Wizard on Windows

This task is a step in Process of Performing Incremental Upgrade of Siebel Database from Siebel CRM 8.1.1.x (SIA Repository), 8.2.2.x, 15.x, and 16.x. Use this task to run the Siebel Database Configuration Wizard on Windows.

Environments: Development, Test and Production.

Platforms: Windows only.

Run the Siebel Database Configuration Wizard to upgrade the Siebel database. The Wizard collects information, populates a primary upgrade configuration file, and calls the SQL generator to create SQL commands. The Siebel Upgrade Wizard then uses the configuration file and SQL commands to execute the incremental repository merge process to incrementally upgrade the database to the newer release.

To run the Siebel Database Configuration Wizard on Windows

1. Ensure that no server tasks including the Siebel Gateway Name Service are running in the background.

   To verify this step, navigate to Start, Settings, Control Panel, and then Services.

2. Start the Siebel Database Configuration Wizard by selecting Start, Programs, Siebel SES Configuration, and then Database Server Configuration.

3. In the Siebel Database Configuration Wizard, enter the information requested in each screen, and click Next.

4. After you have entered all the requested information, the wizard displays a screen that lists the values you entered. If you want to make changes, then click Back.

5. When a dialog box is displayed asking whether you want to start the Siebel Upgrade Wizard, click Yes.

   The Upgrade Wizard starts.