Creating a partition based on an existing partition
You can use the Integrated Virtualization Manager to create a new partition that is based on an existing logical partition on the managed system.
Use any role other than View Only to perform this task.
Use this task to create a new partition that has the same properties as the selected existing partition, except for partition ID, partition name, and storage configuration.
To create a partition based on an existing partition,
complete the following steps in the Integrated Virtualization Manager:
- From the navigation area, select View/Modify Partitions under Partition Management. The View/Modify Partitions page is displayed.
- Select the partition that you want to use as the basis for the new partition.
- From the Tasks menu, click Create based on. The Create Based On page is displayed.
- Enter a name for the new partition and determine whether you want to create virtual disks for the new partition.
- Click OK. The View/Modify Partitions page is displayed and lists the new partition.
