In the previous section of this chapter, we learned how to use the Siebel Web Client's views—the graphical user interface (GUI)—to perform various tasks related to configuring, managing, and monitoring servers and components within a Siebel enterprise.
Using the GUI has several benefits, such as the easier lookup and visualization of data. However, many administrators prefer to interact with the Siebel servers on a command line basis. Using commands at the command line is typically faster than using a graphical user interface. Furthermore, commands can be placed in script files, allowing administrators to accomplish complex tasks with a single keystroke.
Next, we will inspect the Siebel Server Manager command line utility and its commands. After this section, we will be able to accomplish the same tasks as have been described for the graphical user interface via the command line. These tasks are:
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