In the context of digital satellite television, CCcam is a protocol that allows a single legitimate subscription smart card to be shared across multiple devices over a network. The CCcam.cfg file acts as the bridge between the server and the client:
The utility is clear: a hobbyist with a server at home and a client receiver in a vacation home can create one CCcam.cfg file, save it to a USB stick, and plug it into either receiver. The same file works on a Dreambox, a Vu+, or an Octagon SF8008. This portability simplifies management, troubleshooting, and backups. cccamcfg portable
For advanced users, the "portable" file is often edited directly on the PC and uploaded via FileZilla or similar FTP clients to the directory /etc/ or /var/etc/ on the receiver. This is faster but requires a network connection. In the context of digital satellite television, CCcam