What is the difference between Player Setup, Activation, and Provisioning in BrightAuthor:connected?

Hello,

In BrightAuthor:connected, Player Setup, Activation, and Provisioning are distinct but interconnected processes for getting your BrightSign player ready to display content. Here's a breakdown of each:

Player Setup (or simply "Setup"):

What it is: This refers to the configuration package that defines how your BrightSign player will operate. It encompasses various player settings, including:
Publishing Mode: This is critical, as it determines how content will be delivered to the player (e.g., Local Network, BSN.Cloud, Web Folder).
Player App: At a minimum, this includes an autorun.brs file that tells the player what to do upon startup.
Network configuration: Wired or wireless settings (SSID, password, etc.).
Time Zone: For accurate time-based operations and scheduling.
Idle Screen Color: A visual indicator when the player is active but not displaying content.
Other advanced settings like enabling the local web server, remote screenshots, debugging options, etc.
How it's used: You create and save these "Setups" in BrightAuthor:connected (often to a library) to reuse them for multiple players or different scenarios.


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