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:
- Not all services support copying customization data.
- The copy function is available only for the first time customization of a
particular service instance.
- The copy function is not available until suitable customization data of
another instance is available. That is, for at least one instance of
the service all customization data must have been provided.
- You can only use the copy function if you are authorized for the
respective service.
- The version of the target service instance must be the same or higher than
the version of the source service instance.
Perform these steps to copy the customization values from a prior
customization of a service:
- In the resource tree, expand the sysplexes folder and the folder for the
sysplex you want to work with.
- 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.
- In the list view, select the service or service instance you want to
customize.
- 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.
- Click Yes. The "Copy customization values" panel is
displayed. The panel shows a table with available source service
instances to copy from.
- 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.
Fields
Push buttons
- Click OK to confirm the selection of a source.
- Click Cancel to cancel the customization.
- Click Help to obtain help for the
current panel.