The ism_clone command allows you to initiate a clone operation on a storage volume or specific save set from the command line.
.-,----. V | >>-ism_clone--+--------------------+--+- -volume----name-+--+---> '- -server--hostname-' | .-,----. | | V | | '- -saveset----ssid-+-' >--+--------------+-------------------------------------------->< '- -pool--pool-'
| Element | Purpose | Key Considerations |
|---|---|---|
| -server hostname | Specifies the name of the computer on which the ISM server is running | If you omit this option, this command looks first for an ISM server on the local computer and then for the first ISM server to respond over the network. |
| -volume name | Clones one or more storage volumes | You need two storage devices to clone a volume, one for the source volume and one for the clone volume. |
| -saveset ssid | Clones one or more storage-specific save sets | When you clone save sets, you need the save-set ID (ssid). To obtain a save-set ID, execute the ism_show -volume name command. |
| -pool pool | Designates a volume pool | Clone volumes must belong to a clone pool. |