# Summary of actions
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The following table summarizes the create, edit, and delete capabilities for the MediaLive multiplex, program, and channel.


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| Item | Action | Note | 
| --- | --- | --- | 
| Multiplex | Create |  | 
|  | Edit | The multiplex can be idle or running. The channels can be all idle, or all running, or a combination or idle and running.<br />Exception: To change the **Max Video Buffer Delay** field, the multiplex must be idle. | 
|  | Delete | The multiplex must be idle, and must not have any associated programs. | 
| Program | Create | The multiplex for the program can be idle or running.  | 
|  | Edit | The multiplex for this program can be idle or running. The channel for this program can be idle or running. | 
|  | Delete | The multiplex for this program can be idle or running. The program can't have any associated channel. | 
| Channel | Create | The multiplex for this channel can be idle or running. The program for the channel must be empty. | 
|  | Edit | The channel must be idle. The multiplex for this channel can be idle or running.  | 
|  | Delete | The channel must be idle. The channel can still be attached to a program. |