2.6 Chapter 9. Copying Data Sets

Often when managing data sets, you need to copy information from one data set to another. You can copy parts of existing data sets to form new data sets or you can copy an entire data set and revise it.

There are several ways you can copy information from one data set to another:

Use the SMCOPY command. Although SMCOPY is primarily intended for use under Session Manager, you can use it to copy some data set types when you are not logged on under Session Manager.
Use the UTILITIES option of ISPF/PDF.
Use the TSO Data Utilities COPY command, which is described in TSO Data Utilities: COPY, FORMAT, LIST, MERGE User's Guide and Reference.
In order for you to use the COPY command, your installation must have the TSO Data Utilities package.
Subtopics:
- 2.6.1 Copying Data Sets with the SMCOPY Command
- 2.6.2 Using ISPF/PDF to Copy a Data Set

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