Руководство По Установке для Cisco Headend System Release 2.7
Understanding PPV Events
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Understanding PPV Events
This section describes how to define the following types of events as defined by the
billing system:
billing system:
RPPV event-Subscribers can purchase a PPV event by placing a telephone
call/SMS. A cable service representative (or an automated service) may order the
event for the subscriber.
call/SMS. A cable service representative (or an automated service) may order the
event for the subscriber.
IPPV event-Subscribers can purchase an IPPV event by using the DHCT remote
control.
control.
Generating PPV Events
Typically, the billing system defines PPV events automatically. However, a solid
understanding of how the billing system defines PPV events makes it easier for you
to correct any errors that may occur.
understanding of how the billing system defines PPV events makes it easier for you
to correct any errors that may occur.
Configuring the Application Server for PPV
1 Log on to Application Server as dncs user.
2 Create a file named “.netrc” in the /export/home/dncs directory.
3 Add the following in the .netrc file and Save.
1 Log on to Application Server as dncs user.
2 Create a file named “.netrc” in the /export/home/dncs directory.
3 Add the following in the .netrc file and Save.
Name of the machine <si server name>
Login information (si server username having ftp permission>
Password <password for the user>
4 Change the permission of the .netrc file to Read Only using the
"chmod 400 .netrc" command.
Configuring the SI-Server for PPV
1 Create the PPV BAT for each PPV service and import each BAT to all the
1 Create the PPV BAT for each PPV service and import each BAT to all the
SCS/MUX devices. For detailed instructions, refer the SI-Server Complete SI
Solution User Manual (part number V599525_V00).
Solution User Manual (part number V599525_V00).
2 Configure the EPG automatic import and export task. For detailed instructions,
refer the SI-Server Complete SI Solution User Manual (part number V599525_V00).
3 Configure SI table for PPV service. For detailed instructions, refer the SI-Server
Complete SI Solution User Manual (part number V599525_V00).
Configuring the Billing System for PPV
The billing system generates PPV events as follows:
1 The billing system sends event definition to the Application Server.
2 The Application Server processes the definition and sends it to the DNCS for
1 The billing system sends event definition to the Application Server.
2 The Application Server processes the definition and sends it to the DNCS for
packaging.