Create new service instance

Use the "Create new service instance" panel to create a new instance of a service. Service for which you can create instances have a service template in the list of services when the services are displayed in the list view of the workplace. The service template looks like a folder symbol and has the existing service instances nested below it. See also Managing service instances.

Before you begin:

Steps for creating a service instance

  1. In the resource tree, expand the sysplexes folder, the folder for the sysplex you want to work with, and the folder for the system you want to work with.
  2. Click the control panel in the system folder. A list of available service instances and service templates is displayed in the list view.
  3. Select the service template of the service for which you want to create a new instance.
  4. Click File --> New --> Instance... on the menu. The "Create new service instance" panel is displayed.
    Note:
    This menu item is only present if you are authorized for that service.

  5. Type a name for the new service instance into the Enter a name for the instance entry field.
  6. Click OK.

Result: The new service instance is created and is visible below the corresponding service template in the list view. If the service for which you have just created a service instance provides pre-refresh dialogs, you are prompted to provide the required input.

Fields

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