Cisco CableCARD, Staging Manual

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Chapter 2 Staging Preparations
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Overview
Before system personnel can begin to stage devices, there are some tasks that the
system operator must perform. The following tasks prepare your DBDS to stage
devices:
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Verify your DNCS system configuration settings
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Setting the environment variables (if your site plans to use instant hit, Fast
Refresh List, or Instastaging)
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Preparing directories to store and extract EMM and EMM log files
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Set up default packages (if you are using Instastaging)
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Creating a Service Disconnect Avoidance package and enabling service
disconnect mode (if your site uses service disconnect mode)
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Setting default configurations for staged DHCTs
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Install the necessary software
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Assuring that your billing system is configured to do the following:
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Assign at least one package
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Put the device in service one-way or two-way
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Enable Digital Interactive Service (DIS)
Note: Refer to your billing system documentation to determine the best method
for configuring your billing status to support staging.