copy-a-version-master-data-services.md

title	Copy a Version
description	Copy a Version (Master Data Services)
author	CordeliaGrey
ms.author	jiwang6
ms.date	03/01/2017
ms.service	sql
ms.subservice	master-data-services
ms.topic	how-to
helpviewer_keywords	versions [Master Data Services], copying copying versions [Master Data Services]
ms.custom	build-2025

Copy a Version (Master Data Services)

[!INCLUDE SQL Server - Windows only ASDBMI]

[!INCLUDE support-notice]

In [!INCLUDEssMDSshort], copy a version of the model to create a new version of it.

Prerequisites

To perform this procedure:

• You must have permission to access the Version Management functional area.

• You must be a model administrator. For more information, see Administrators (Master Data Services).

• You must have permission to access the Version Management functional area. For more information, see Functional Area Permissions (Master Data Services).

To copy a version

1. In [!INCLUDEssMDSmdm], click Version Management.

2. On the Manage Versions page, select the row for the version that you want to copy.

   [!NOTE]
   Depending on a setting in [!INCLUDEssMDScfgmgr], you might be able to copy versions with the Committed status only. For more information, see System Settings (Master Data Services).

3. Click Copy.

4. In the confirmation dialog box, click OK.

Next Steps

• Change a Version Name (Master Data Services)

See Also

Versions (Master Data Services)