Cisco 9148 MDS Basic configuration

If you are new to Cisco MDS 9148 FC SAN switch , you might be looking for some basic information on how to configure the switch initially . Below are some links I came across , while I was searching Google:

Basic configuration:  http://www.dasblinkenlichten.com/basic-cisco-mds-configuration/ 

Configuring zones via CLI: http://blog.scottlowe.org/2009/08/24/new-users-guide-to-configuring-cisco-mds-zones-via-cli/

Understanding zonesets: https://supportforums.cisco.com/thread/2251477

Understanding Cisco MDS zoning: http://unixadminschool.com/blog/2013/06/cisco-mds-zoning/

http://www.integrateddatastorage.com/blog/2012/07/17/cisco-mds-9100-series-zoning-and-emc-vnx-host-add-%E2%80%9Chow-to%E2%80%9D-guide/ 

http://www.thic.org/pdf/April05/cisco.rneelakant.050420.pdf

http://helmutati.wordpress.com/2013/11/17/building-a-basic-san-step-1/