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Skeleton Files

Skeleton files are prototype CP directory entries. Control statements in skeleton files specify the entry name and components of each virtual machine, among other things. They can also contain INCLUDE statements that effectively include the statements from a directory profile in the skeleton file.

You can use skeleton files as the basis for directory entries for new user IDs. In contrast to directory profiles, however, skeleton files are not merely referenced by directory entries; rather, they are copied into the new directory entries for user IDs you create by using skeleton files.

Note: For more information about using skeleton files, see Skeleton Files.