The instant clone operation duplicates a source database by creating read-write clones from snapshots taken during a snapshot backup job. This operation leverages the cloning capability of the storage array hardware. By using the instant clone operation, you can duplicate large databases in less time.
Note
For arrays that do not have the native clone capability, you can use Commvault iSCSI server to support instant clone operations. For more information, see Using Commvault iSCSI Server for Instant Clones .
In the following table, you can verify the combination of storage arrays and agents that you can use the instant clone operation.
Array |
Agents |
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Amazon |
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Azure Netapp Files |
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Dell EMC Isilon/PowerScale |
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Commvault NFS ObjectStore |
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Dell EMC PowerStore |
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Dell EMC Storage Center (DSM) |
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Dell EMC PowerMAX / VMAX / Symmetrix Dell EMC TimeFinder Clone, Dell EMC TimeFinder SnapVX, and Dell EMC TimeFinder SnapVX(SYMCLI) engines |
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Dell EMC XtremIO |
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Google Cloud Platform |
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Hitachi Vantara (Hitachi Thin Image (CCI) and Hitachi Shadow Image (CCI) engines) |
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HPE 3PAR StoreServ / Primera / HPE Alletra 9000 Series / HPE GreenLake for Block |
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HPE Nimble Storage |
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Huawei |
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INFINIDAT |
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Microsoft Azure |
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NetApp |
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Pure Storage FlashArray |
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