Specifying TEP options for a copy request

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The TEP options panel is used to designate a copy request as a template.

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Copy request templates are unique in that they can only be submitted from the TEP console. If you designate the copy request job as a template you must also specify a name and a description of the template. The name and description are displayed on the TEP console as an available take action command.

To specify TEP options for a copy request:

Procedure

  1. From the Tape Optimizer Primary Menupanel, choose option 2. Copy Requests.
    The Copy Requests panel opens.
  2. Perform one of the following actions:
    • If you are defining a new copy request, type a forward slash (/) next to the Create a new tape copy request by VOLSER option and press Enter.
    • If you are editing a pending copy request, type a forward slash (/) in the Sel column next to the request, and press Enter.
    The Create/Edit Request panel opens.
  3. From the Options pull-down menu, choose option 7. TEP Options .
    The TEP Options pop-up window is displayed as follows:
        
+----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
        IBM Tivoli Tape Optimizer on z/OS - TEP Options                       |
|    COMMAND => ______________________________________________________________|
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|    Enter "/" to generate a Take Action Job Template:                        |
|    _ Generate Copy Job Template                                             |
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|    Specify Take Action Info                                                 |
|      Action Member Name  ________                                           |
|                                                                             |
|      Action Description  ______________________________                     |
|                                                                             |
|    Enter END to save changes or CANCEL to return without saving.            |
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+-------------------------------------------------------------------------–--+
  4. Specify a forward slash (/) in the Generate Copy Job Template field to indicate that you want to generate a copy request as a template.
  5. Type a valid PDSE member name where the template will be stored in the Action member name field.
    The PDSE member name can contain up to 8 characters. The template will appear on the TEP console as an available user action command with the name that you specify.
  6. Type a description for this template in the Action description field.
    The description can contain up to 20 characters. The template will appear on the TEP console as an available user action with this description.
  7. Press F3 (End) to save your changes.
    The Create/Edit Request panel is re-displayed.