> # Device Alias Databases

> The device alias feature uses two databases to accept and implement device alias configurations:

> - Effective database—The database currently used by the fabric.
> - Pending database—Your subsequent device alias configuration changes are stored in the pending database.

> If you modify the device alias configuration, you need to commit or discard the changes as the fabric remains locked during this period.

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