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Chapter 6 Creating Sources and Setting Up Sessions
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Adding a Service Package
Complete these steps to add a new service package to the DNCS.
Note: This procedure applies to secure and packaged clear services. It does not apply
to PPV or unpackaged clear services.
1 On the DNCS Administrative Console, click the DNCS tab.
2 Click the System Provisioning tab.
3 Click Package. The Package List window opens.
to PPV or unpackaged clear services.
1 On the DNCS Administrative Console, click the DNCS tab.
2 Click the System Provisioning tab.
3 Click Package. The Package List window opens.
Note: By default, the Package List window shows only non-PPV packages
(Subscription Only). To view the list of all packages, click the Show button and
select All Packages.
(Subscription Only). To view the list of all packages, click the Show button and
select All Packages.
4 Click File and select New. The Set Up Package window opens.
5 Click in the Package Name field and type the name you will use to identify this
5 Click in the Package Name field and type the name you will use to identify this
package. You can use up to 20 alphanumeric characters.
Important: The package name that you enter must be compatible with the
package name rules that your billing system uses. However, the default package
name should be compatible with your billing system rules. Contact your billing
system vendor if you are unsure of their rules for naming packages.
Notes:
Important: The package name that you enter must be compatible with the
package name rules that your billing system uses. However, the default package
name should be compatible with your billing system rules. Contact your billing
system vendor if you are unsure of their rules for naming packages.
Notes:
The Unlimited option in the Duration field is selected by default. This option
allows the subscriber to have unlimited access to the package. Do not change
this option without first consulting our technical support. Refer to Customer
Support in Chapter 16 for detailed information.
allows the subscriber to have unlimited access to the package. Do not change
this option without first consulting our technical support. Refer to Customer
Support in Chapter 16 for detailed information.
Do not select the PPV, IPPV, or Allow Event Extension options. The DNCS
does not support these options at this time.
does not support these options at this time.
6 Click Save. The system saves the package information in the DNCS database and
closes the Set Up Package window. The Package List window updates to include
the new package.
the new package.
7 Continue setting up the type of service you would like to provide.
Important: For detailed descriptions of the procedures for these services, refer to
the online Help.
the online Help.
For clear services, continue with the appropriate step of Set Up a Clear
Service.
Service.
For secure (encrypted) services, continue with the appropriate step of Set Up
a Secure Service.
a Secure Service.
For PPV services, continue with the appropriate step of Set Up a PPV
Service.
Service.