When managing tags, what is a required step after creating a tag and before it can be utilized?

After creating a tag in the AVEVA Historian Server, committing pending changes is essential for ensuring that the newly created tag is finalized and becomes part of the active configuration. This step involves taking all modifications made, including the addition of the tag, and applying them to the server so that it reflects the current setup. Until these changes are committed, the tag remains in a pending state and cannot be utilized for data logging or retrieval purposes.

The act of committing changes guarantees that the system is updated accordingly, allowing the tag to function correctly within the application environment. This step is crucial because it distinguishes between changes that are merely made in a session and those that are effective and operational in the server's environment.

While verification, backing up the configuration, and documenting changes are important best practices in overall system management, they do not directly precede the utilization of a tag in the same immediate manner as committing changes. These tasks may contribute to maintaining the system’s integrity and tracking modifications but do not fulfill the requirement for making a tag usable.