> # Locking the Fabric

> ## Detailed Steps

> To lock the fabric and apply changes to the DPVM pending database, follow these steps:

> 1. Expand Fabric xx> All VSANs, and then select DPVM from the Logical Attributes pane.

> You see the DPVM configuration in the Information pane.

> 2. Click the Config Database tab and Create Row.

> You see the Create Config Database dialog box.

> 3. Choose an available pWWN and login VSAN.
> 4. Click Create to save this change to the pending database or click Close to discard any unsaved change.

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