Import configuration files (simulated only)

Use this page to import enterprise configuration files.

Introduction

The purpose of a pre-created configuration file is to determine the ideal configuration prior to applying it, and provide the flexibility to apply it at the appropriate time. In addition, a configuration from an already configured machine can be applied to one or more machines.

Pre-created configuration files are often created by IBM sales specialists and business partners to make configuration quick and easy. There are three types of configuration files you can import:

Existing simulated configuration file
eConfig File (.cfr)
XML File (.xml)

Note: This page is used to import XML files only.

To import an existing simulated configuration file, create a new configuration file and then go to: Simulated manager > Manage hardware > Storage Unit > Select Action: Import > Go

To import an eConfig file, create a new configuration file and then go to: Simulated manager > Manage hardware > Storage Unit > Select Action: Import from eConfig File > Go

The XML file contains information for one or more storage complexes, one or more storage units (including both physical and logical), and one or more host systems. Import an XML configuration file to apply a pre-created XML-based configuration to storage.

Menu path

Simulated manager > Manage configuration files > Select Action: Import > Go

Fields

Select file to import: The XML enterprise configuration file to import.
Browse button: Displays the browse dialogue so that you can select the configuration file that you want to import from your local workstation. Look for a file with an .xml extension.