> # Configuring DPVM Config and Pending Databases

> ## Detailed Steps

> To create and populate the config and pending databases, follow these steps:

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

> You see the DPVM configuration in the Information pane.

> 2. Click the CFS tab and select a master switch by checking a check box in the Master column.

> Note You must click the CFS tab in order to activate the other tabs.

> 3. Click the Config Database tab and then click the Create Row to insert a new entry.

> You see the Create Config Database dialog box.

> 4. Choose an available WWN and VSAN combination or fill in the pWWN and Login VSAN fields.
> 5. Click Create to save these changes in the config or pending database or click Close to discard any unsaved changes.
> 6. Click the CFS tab and select the Config Action drop-down menu for the master database.
> 7. Select commit from the drop-down menu to distribute these changes or abort to discard the changes.

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