Rolling back changes to the offline zone database, Zoning administration, Comparing zone databases – Brocade Network Advisor IP User Manual v12.1.0 User Manual

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3. Select Import from the Zone DB Operation list.

The Import Zone DB dialog box displays.

4. Browse to the zone database file (.xml format).

5. Click Import Zone DB.

6. Click OK to save your work and close the Zoning dialog box.

Rolling back changes to the offline zone database

Use this procedure to reverse changes made to an offline zone database.

1. Select Configure > Zoning > Fabric.

The Zoning dialog box displays.

2. Select the zone database you want to roll back from the Zone DB list.

You must select an offline zone database that has a value in the Last Saved to Fabric column.
You cannot roll back changes for zone databases that were never saved to the fabric.

3. Select Roll Back from the Zone DB Operation list.

The selected zone database reverts back to what it was before the changes were applied.

4. Click OK to save your work and close the Zoning dialog box.

Zoning administration

This section provides instructions for performing administrative functions with zoning. You can
rename, duplicate, delete, and perform other tasks on zone members, zones, and zone
configurations.

Comparing zone databases

You can compare zone databases against one another to identify any and all differences between
their memberships prior to sending them to the switch. Once the two databases have been
compared, icons display to show the differences between the two databases. These icons are
illustrated and described in

Table 88

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TABLE 88

Compare icon indicators

Icon

Description

Added — Displays when an element is added to the editable database.

Modified — Displays when an element is modified on the editable database.

Removed — Displays when an element is removed from the editable database.

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