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Chapter 6. FlashCopy overview
FlashCopy creates a copy of a volume at a specific point-in-time, which we also refer to as a
Point-in-Time copy, instantaneous copy, or time-zero copy (t0 copy).
This chapter explains the basic characteristics of FlashCopy when used in a System z
environment with the DS6000. The following topics are discussed:
FlashCopy operational areas.
FlashCopy basic concepts.
FlashCopy in combination with other Copy Services.
Data set level FlashCopy.
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