Cisco DNCS System Release 2.8.1 3.8.1 4.3.1 User Guide

Note: This procedure does not apply to PPV services.

Registering a service with the SAM achieves the following objectives:

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Associates the service with the software application that contains the attributes that define how the

service operates when it gets to a subscriber's DHCT

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Communicates the operation attributes to the DHCTs in your network

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Registers the service and its operation attributes with the BFS

For example, to access a standard audio/video program service, a DHCT must download the WatchTV
application. The WatchTV application contains the operation attributes that tell the DHCT how to tune to and
display a standard audio/video program service so that subscribers can hear and view the service. In the case of
a VOD service, a DHCT must download a PTV (PowerTV) file to serve the same purpose.

In addition, if the service is to be included as part of a package, registering the service associates it with the
specified package.

Important: Before you remove a service from the SAM, you must first delete the service from the channel
map(s) where it appears. Otherwise, all of the DHCTs that tune to that channel may lock up and reboot.

Note: If you want to adjust how often the SAM communicates service operation attributes to the DHCTs in your
network, go to 

When you register a service depends on the following factors:

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If you are setting up an unpackaged clear service, register the service after you have 

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If you are setting up a packaged clear service or a VOD service, register the service after you

 to a

decimal value

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If you are setting up a secure service, register the service after you have 

.

Before you can register a service, you must have the following information:

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Short description to identify the service on the IPG and channel banner (for example, the short

description for the Discovery Kids service might be DSCK)

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Name of the software application or file that contains the operation attributes for the service (for

example, ippv, watchtv, ptv, or music)

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Path on the BFS where the software application or file resides (for example, 

bfs://resapp/watchtv or bfs:///apps/Smilpd.ptv)