To simplify the creation of new SMS classes, storage groups, aggregate groups, and SCDSs, you can copy existing ones and modify them.

When you copy pool storage groups, you can optionally copy the volume list associated with the storage group. For other types, the volume list is not copied.

Before you begin: Generate a list from an SCDS by selecting the LIST option on an application panel.

Perform the following steps to copy an SMS component.

1. In the LINE OPERATOR column of any List panel, type the COPY line operator and press Enter. You see the Copy Entry panel.

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2. Supply values for the fields on the Copy Entry panel:

   from Data Set Name

   Identifies the source you are copying. It is primed with the value you specified on the Application Selection panel.

   from Construct Name

   Identifies the name of the SMS class or storage group you are copying. It is primed with the value from the Name field of the List panel.

   from Construct Type

   Identifies whether you are copying a data class, storage class, management class, aggregate group or storage group. It is primed with the type of List panel from which you issued the COPY command.

   You should generate your list from an SCDS instead of the ACDS prior to copying SMS classes, storage groups, and aggregate groups.

   The copy will have the same type as the original.

   to Data Set Name

   Identifies the target of the copy. It must be the name of an SCDS. It is primed with the value of the from Data Set Name if the from Data Set Name contains an SCDS name.

   to Construct Name

   Identifies the name of the SMS class or storage group copy. It is primed with blanks.

   Replace like-named Construct

   If the SMS class, storage group, or aggregate group that you identify in the to fields already exists, you use this field to specify whether you want to replace it. If you select this option, the replacement occurs. By default the option is not selected, and the replacement does not occur.

   Perform Alter

   Indicates if you want to change some of the attributes of the copy you are creating. If you select this option, the system displays the Management Class Application Selection panel. This panel lists four groups of management class attributes. You can then choose an attribute group for altering ahead of other attributes. By default, the option is not selected. You remain on the Copy Entry panel, where you can perform another copy or return to the original List panel.

   Copy Storage Group Volumes (Pool SG Only)

   Indicates if you want the volumes that are defined in the storage group to be copied. This option is valid only for pool storage groups. If you select this option, the volumes for the pool storage group are copied. They are defined to the new storage group as new volumes; no residual data is copied. By default, the option is not selected.

   When you have specified the values, press Enter to perform the copy.