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Decide how zones will be implemented. You can have your router append to
your fabric’s switches, or the zones can reside on routers only. If the latter is
implemented, then every time you change a zone on the router level, you also
need to change your zones at the switch level.
The best practice is to have your router append zones to fabric switches. All
router zones have the SoIP_ prefix, so none of your zones in particular fabrics
will be modified.
Create and maintain a matrix of all firmware and driver levels, operating
system versions, and maintenance levels. Consult with the vendors if there is
a need for any upgrades prior to the installation.
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