topic Re: Simplest method for cloning? in Data Protection https://community.netapp.com/t5/Data-Protection/Simplest-method-for-cloning/m-p/45349#M7186 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>This could be a support related question about SnapProtect but wanted to check with <A __default_attr="2078" __jive_macro_name="user" class="jive_macro jive_macro_user" href="https://community.netapp.com/" target="_blank"></A>&nbsp; to see if her team is working on an&nbsp;&nbsp; answer.&nbsp; If you have a NOW login you can check to see if this is covered by a <A href="https://kb.netapp.com/support/index?page=content&amp;cat=TRIAGE&amp;channel=HOW_TO" target="_blank">Knowledgebase article?</A></P><P>Mike</P></BODY></HTML> Sat, 10 Mar 2012 00:21:54 GMT crocker 2012-03-10T00:21:54Z Simplest method for cloning? https://community.netapp.com/t5/Data-Protection/Simplest-method-for-cloning/m-p/45344#M7185 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>We are using Commvault SnapProtect for database backups, however we're trying to figure out the best process or creating a FlexClone of the database for refreshing our dev/test/QA environments. SMSQL seems like overkill, but seems to be required for SnapCreator. What process do you leverage for creating database clones without interrupting your backup environment?</P></BODY></HTML> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 06:33:12 GMT https://community.netapp.com/t5/Data-Protection/Simplest-method-for-cloning/m-p/45344#M7185 matthewrtqs 2025-06-05T06:33:12Z Re: Simplest method for cloning? https://community.netapp.com/t5/Data-Protection/Simplest-method-for-cloning/m-p/45349#M7186 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>This could be a support related question about SnapProtect but wanted to check with <A __default_attr="2078" __jive_macro_name="user" class="jive_macro jive_macro_user" href="https://community.netapp.com/" target="_blank"></A>&nbsp; to see if her team is working on an&nbsp;&nbsp; answer.&nbsp; If you have a NOW login you can check to see if this is covered by a <A href="https://kb.netapp.com/support/index?page=content&amp;cat=TRIAGE&amp;channel=HOW_TO" target="_blank">Knowledgebase article?</A></P><P>Mike</P></BODY></HTML> Sat, 10 Mar 2012 00:21:54 GMT https://community.netapp.com/t5/Data-Protection/Simplest-method-for-cloning/m-p/45349#M7186 crocker 2012-03-10T00:21:54Z Re: Simplest method for cloning? https://community.netapp.com/t5/Data-Protection/Simplest-method-for-cloning/m-p/45354#M7187 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Hi,</P><P>You should ask the question in the <A href="https://forums.netapp.com/community/support/external_sme/post!input.jspa?container=2008&amp;containerType=14&amp;tagSet=&amp;tags=software,snap-products" target="_blank">SNAPX products and software</A> area in NetApp Support Community where our external and internal subject matter experts may be able to provide an answer.</P><P>Mike</P></BODY></HTML> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:40:59 GMT https://community.netapp.com/t5/Data-Protection/Simplest-method-for-cloning/m-p/45354#M7187 crocker 2012-03-12T15:40:59Z