Cloning is the act of creating a new Linux guest system based
on an existing z/VM virtual server template and operating system
template.
Cloning a new Linux guest system
Using direct cloning, you can create new Linux guest systems
and configure them according to server complex properties.
Destroying a cloned virtual server
You may need to delete a cloned z/VM virtual server from the z/VM, for example, if the cloning operation fails.
Detaching a cloned virtual server
You can detach a cloned z/VM virtual server from the server complex. For example, you might create a clone and then realize that this server complex has properties that are not compatible with the intended use of the guest. In this case, you may decide to detach the clone and save it for use in a different server complex.