> # Distributing the Device Alias Database

> ## Detailed Steps

> To enable the device alias distribution, follow these steps:

> 1. Expand End Devices and then select Device Alias in the Physical Attributes pane.

> You see the device alias configuration in the Information pane.

> The CFS tab is the default tab.

> 2. Select enable from the Global drop-down menus to enabled switch aliases.
> 3. Select commit from the Config Action drop-down menu for the newly enabled switches.
> 4. Click Apply Changes to commit and distribute these changes or click Undo Changes to discard any unsaved changes.

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