# Cloning a Storage Copy

You can clone an existing copy associated with a storage policy. Cloning a copy is typically performed when you want to copy the retention and other settings of an existing copy but use a different storage. All properties from the source copy are replicated in the target copy.

Review the following considerations:

- If the source copy uses a deduplication storage pool, you can select only another deduplication pool while cloning. Other pool types, such as non-deduplication storage pool or tape storage pool, are not supported.

- If the source copy is a secondary copy and uses a tape storage pool, you can select only another tape pool while cloning.

## Before You Begin

Verify that you have the following permissions:

- Create Storage Policy
- Create Storage Policy Copy
- Operations on Storage Policy Copy

For more information, see Storage Policy Management Permissions.

## Procedure

1. From the Command Center navigation pane, go to Manage > Plans.

   The Plans page appears.

2. In the Plan name column, click the backup plan.

   The backup plan page appears.

3. Click the Storage policies tab.

   The Regions page appears.

4. Under the Copies section, for the copy that you want to clone, click the Actions button , and then click Clone.

   The Clone Copy dialog box appears.

5. In the Name box, enter the name of the clone.

6. From the Storage list, select the storage.

7. Click Save.

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