Overview - Cisco Explorer Series Staging Manual

Chapter 2 Staging Preparations

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:
Verify your DNCS system configuration settings
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Setting the environment variables (if your site plans to use instant hit, Fast
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Refresh List, or Instastaging)
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
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disconnect mode (if your site uses service disconnect mode)
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
- Put the device in service one-way or two-way
- 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.
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