# Preconfiguration Tasks

Before configuring SME, you need to install DCNM-SAN, enable the services, assign roles and users, create fabrics, install SSL certificates, and then provision SME. The following sections describe the steps that you need to follow:

• Installing DCNM-SAN

• Configuring CFS Regions For FC-Redirect

• Enabling SME Services

• Assigning SME Roles and Users

• Creating SME Fabrics

• Installing SSL Certificates