Copying Server Entries Between Sessions in Windows

Use dsedit to copy server entries between sessions.

  1. Open a session with the directory service or sql.ini file that you want the entries copied to.
  2. To open a session, choose File > Open Directory Service.
  3. Click one or more server entries in the Server box of the session that you want the entries copied from. Use the Shift key to select multiple entries.
  4. To copy the server entries, click Copy below the menu bar, or choose Edit > Copy.

    To cut the server entries, click Cut below the menu bar, or choose Edit > Cut.

  5. Activate the session where you want to paste the server entries.
  6. Click Paste below the menu bar, or choose Edit > Paste.

You can rename the copied server entries using the Rename command in the Server Object menu.

Related concepts
Using dsedit in Windows
Starting dsedit in Windows
Related tasks
Opening Additional Sessions in Windows
Renaming a Server Entry