# General Procedure

The following is the general procedure for using DIS:

Step 1: Creating a DIS Stream

You need to create a stream before using DIS.

Step 2: Preparing a DIS Application Development Environment

Before developing a DIS application, install an application development tool, and import your SDK package and sample project into the development environment.

Step 3: Sending Data to DIS

Write a producer application and run it to send data to the cloud. The DIS stream information can be viewed on the DIS console.

Step 4: Obtaining Data from DIS

Write a consumer application and run it to retrieve data from the cloud.

Parent topic: Getting Started