# Working with channels
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A channel assembles your source manifests into a linear stream. Each channel contains one or more outputs that correspond to your package configurations.

 First you create a channel, then you add your VOD sources and live sources to the channel's schedule by creating *programs*. Each program is associated with a VOD source or a live source.

**Topics**
+ [Create a channel using the MediaTailor console](channel-assembly-creating-channels.md)
+ [Using source groups with your channel's outputs](channel-assembly-source-groups.md)
+ [Delete a channel using the MediaTailor console](channel-assembly-starting-stopping-channels.md)