In the Repository Manager, you can copy a folder within the same repository. You can also copy a folder into a different repository within the same PowerCenter domain or to a different PowerCenter domain. Use the Copy Folder Wizard to perform the copy or replace operation. Each time you copy or replace a folder, the wizard copies all of the metadata objects in the folder.

You can also copy and replace a folder across repositories. You might replace a folder when you want to update a folder that is in production. Instead of creating a second copy of the folder in the production repository, you can replace the existing folder with the updated data. When you replace a folder, the wizard may overwrite data in the target folder, depending on the options you select. To ensure no metadata is lost, back up the repository before replacing a folder.

If the Integration Service uses operating system profiles, the Copy Folder Wizard retains operating system profile assignments of the target folder. The Copy Folder Wizard does not copy the operating system profiles assignment when you copy a folder.

In the Copy Folder Wizard, you can perform all of the tasks listed in Using the Copy Wizards. When you copy a folder, you can complete the following actions in the Copy Folder Wizard:

When you replace a folder, the wizard maintains properties of the replaced folder, such as shortcuts, FTP, and external loader connection information. When you replace a folder, you can complete the following additional actions:

The wizard copies and replaces folders as a single transaction. If you cancel the copy before it completes, the wizard rolls back all changes.