Cisco Explorer Series - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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Contents
About This Guide vii
The Staging Process 1
Overview ................................................................................................................................... 2
What Knowledge and Skills Do You Need? ........................................................................ 3
Download Methods ................................................................................................................. 4
Install EMMs ............................................................................................................................. 5
Staging Preparations 9
Overview ................................................................................................................................. 10
Verify DNCS System Configuration Settings .................................................................... 11
Set Up Environment Variables ............................................................................................. 12
Create EMM Directories ....................................................................................................... 14
Set Up Default Packages for Instastaging........................................................................... 15
Set Up Service Disconnect .................................................................................................... 17
Set Up the Staging Defaults .................................................................................................. 18
Install Software ....................................................................................................................... 19
Billing System Preparation ................................................................................................... 20
Optimize Your System Performance for Downloads and Staging 21
Overview ................................................................................................................................. 22
Recommendations to Improve Your Staging and Software Download Performance . 23
Recommendations to Improve Your Data Carousel Rate ................................................ 34
Staging Area Considerations 45
Minimum Network Requirements ...................................................................................... 46
QAM Requirements ............................................................................................................... 47
QPSK Requirements .............................................................................................................. 49
CMTS Requirements .............................................................................................................. 50
Ventilation and Handling ..................................................................................................... 51
CableCARD Module Requirements .................................................................................... 52
Obtain and Load EMM Data 53
Obtain EMM Data .................................................................................................................. 54
FTP Download Option .......................................................................................................... 55
Mail or Shipping Service Option ......................................................................................... 56