Copy customization values

Use the "Copy customization values" panel to copy customization data from one service instance to another service instance of the same kind.

The copy function helps you to efficiently set up multiple instances of the same service in a similar way. Instead of repeatedly entering the same customization values, you can copy the data from a prior customization of the service. You can copy from any known service instance in the management directory subtree, across system profiles, systems, and sysplexes. The copy function is not restricted to multiple instance services but can also be provided by single instance and optional services.

Before you begin:

Perform these steps to copy the customization values from a prior customization of a service:

  1. In the resource tree, expand the sysplexes folder and the folder for the sysplex you want to work with.
  2. If you want to customize a sysplex-wide service, click the control panel in the sysplex folder. Otherwise expand the folder for the system you want to work with and click the control panel in the system folder. A list of available services is displayed in the list view.
  3. In the list view, select the service or service instance you want to customize.
  4. Click File --> Customize... on the menu. If you are customizing this service instance for the first time, and the service supports the copy function, and suitable customization data of another service is available, a confirmation message asks if you want to copy data from an existing customization.
    Note:
    This menu item is only present if you are authorized for the service.

  5. Click Yes. The "Copy customization values" panel is displayed. The panel shows a table with available source service instances to copy from.
  6. Select the instance from which you want to copy and click OK.

Result: The customization dialogs for the service are displayed, with the values of the source customization as default. Depending on the implementation of the copy function by the particular service, alternative values might be suggested where adaptions are required or you might have to provide input where the source customization did not provide suitable values.

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