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).

About this task

To copy a partition template, complete the following steps:

Procedure

  1. In the navigation pane, click the HMC Management icon The icon represents the HMC Management function of the HMC.
  2. Click Templates and OS Images.
  3. Click the Partition tab and select the partition template that you want to copy and click Action > Copy.
  4. 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.
  5. Click OK.