Copying a partition template

You can copy a quick-start or captured partition template into a new partition template along with the configuration details that are specified in the template by using the Hardware Management Console (HMC).

1. Choose one of the following navigation options depending on the interface type of the Hardware Management Console (HMC):
   • If you are using an HMC Enhanced interface, complete the following steps:
     1. In the navigation area, expand Systems Management > Servers.
     2. Select a server and click Templates > Template Library.
   • If you are using an HMC Enhanced+ interface, complete the following steps:
     1. In the navigation pane, click the HMC Management icon .
     2. Click Templates and OS Images, or click Template Library.
2. Click the Partition tab and select the partition template that you want to copy and click Action > Copy.
3. In the Copy Partition Template page, specify the name for the template in the Template name field. If a template with that name exists, the copy fails and an error message is displayed.
4. Click OK.