| Update the Local Hosts File This enables Portal access. |
| Portal Configuration Add Data Collector Policies for connecting to switches: Brocade Cisco McData |
| Verify that a host-based SMI Agent is installed The SMI agent must be installed on a host that can communicate with the Fabric. See the relevant switch vendor documentation for details. |
| Install the Data Collector on the Data Collector Server(s) You’ll need to install a data collector for each switch type for which you will be collecting data. |
| Validate the Installation |