Clone workflow
The clone workflow includes performing the clone operation and monitoring the operation.
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You can clone on the source MySQL server.
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You might clone resource backups for the following reasons:
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To test functionality that has to be implemented using the current resource structure and content during application development cycles
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For data extraction and manipulation tools when populating data warehouses
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To recover data that was mistakenly deleted or changed
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The following workflow shows the sequence in which you must perform the clone operation:
You can also use PowerShell cmdlets manually or in scripts to perform backup, restore, and clone operations. The SnapCenter cmdlet help and the cmdlet reference information contain detailed information about PowerShell cmdlets.