Data Sheet
Learning Services
Cisco Digital Content Manager Foundation Training
The Cisco® Digital Content Manager (DCM) Foundation Training Version 4.01
instructor-led course offered by Cisco Learning Services is a lab-intensive course that
introduces you to the Cisco DCM common features and functions. The DCM is part of
the Cisco Videoscape® Origination Suite for Service Providers.
You will learn the important theoretical concepts on which the Cisco DCM is based and gain the practical
knowledge and skills to operate and maintain the Cisco DCM in your network. Common features covered include
multiplexing, digital program insertion (DPI), rate control, service and transport stream redundancy, and forward
error correction (FEC). Basic maintenance skills are also covered. This course combines lecture materials and
hands-on labs throughout to make sure that you are able to successfully operate and maintain a Cisco DCM.
Duration
Classroom - Two days.
WebEx - Four days.
Target Audience
This course is designed for technical professionals who need to know how to operate and maintain a Cisco DCM.
The primary audience for this course includes:
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System engineers
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Technical-support personnel
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Channel partners and resellers
Course content is dynamic and subject to change without notice.
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Tasks and Features Covered
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Cisco DCM models, hardware components, and functions
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Exploring the Cisco DCM interface
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Configuring basic service settings
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Transport stream settings
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Rate control with the Co-processor card (bit rate limiting and statistical remultiplexing)
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Digital Program Insertion (DPI) splicing process, licensing and restrictions
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Port mirroring and backup
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Service and transport stream backup
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Device backup options
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Configuring alarms and SNMP trap destinations
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Verify bit rates and statuses
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Maintenance recommendations and firmware upgrades
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Exporting and importing device configurations
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Device reboots and factory defaults
Course Prerequisites
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Knowledge of MPEG processing fundamentals and terminology are suggested.
Course Outline
Module 1: Cisco DCM Fundamentals
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Lesson 1: Introducing the Cisco Digital Content Manager
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Lesson 2: Using the Cisco DCM Interface
Module 2: Managing Services
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Lesson 1: Service Creation
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Lesson 2: Exploring Transport Stream Settings
Module 3: Rate Control and Digital Program Insertion (DPI)
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Lesson 1: Performing Rate Control with the Coprocessor Card
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Lesson 2: Using the Cisco DCM for DPI
Module 4: Redundancy
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Lesson 1: Exploring Port Mirroring and Backup
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Lesson 2: Exploring Service Backup
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Lesson 3: Exploring Transport Stream Backup
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Lesson 4: Exploring Device Backup Options
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Module 5: Maintenance
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Lesson 1: Verifying Bit Rates
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Lesson 2: Verifying Statuses (Alarms)
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Lesson 3: Configuring Alarms and SNMP Trap Destinations
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Lesson 4: Performing Device Maintenance
Lab Topology
Registration Email
For more information about schedules and registration for this course, contact aeskt_registration@cisco.com.
Website Addresses for More Information
For more information about Learning Services for Cisco classic products and technologies, visit
http://www.cisco.com/go/cls.
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For information about Cisco TelePresence training, visit http://www.cisco.com/go/telepresencetraining/.
For information about broadband video training for service providers, visit http://www.cisco.com/go/spvtraining.
For information about mobile Internet technology training, visit http://www.cisco.com/go/mitg.
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