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

description	Copy a Version (Master Data Services)
title	Copy a Version
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ms.date	03/01/2017
ms.prod	sql
ms.prod_service	mds
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ms.technology	master-data-services
ms.topic	conceptual
helpviewer_keywords	versions [Master Data Services], copying copying versions [Master Data Services]
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author	CordeliaGrey
ms.author	jiwang6

Copy a Version (Master Data Services)

[!INCLUDE SQL Server - Windows only ASDBMI ]

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)