This topic describes the configuration process of services. Before configuring the WDM services, complete the basic configurations on the NE following the network creation process.

| Task Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Configuring the Service Type | Mandatory The services can be transmitted normally only when the type of the services at the WDM interface of the board is the same as the actual service type. |
| Creating Cross-Connections | Optional By creating a non-protection cross-connection, you can create the intra-board or inter-board route for a single service. |
| Non-cross-connect services | Optional The services at the non-cross-connect port can be available after the service type is configured correctly. |
| Setting Performance Monitoring Parameters of an NE | Mandatory Performance monitoring keeps a detailed record of the operation of an NE, helping the maintenance engineer to monitor and analyze the operation status of the NE. |