Redgate SQL Clone
Create full SQL Server database copies in seconds, using seconds of storage.
Overview
Redgate SQL Clone is a tool that creates lightweight, fully functional copies of SQL Server databases and backups. These clones take only seconds to create and use minimal disk space, regardless of the original database size. This allows development and testing teams to have their own isolated, production-like database environments, enabling parallel workflows and faster delivery. It's an on-premise or self-hosted solution that brings the benefits of database branching to the Microsoft SQL Server ecosystem.
✨ Key Features
- Database Cloning (Branching)
- Low storage consumption
- Fast clone creation
- Works with SQL Server
- Web-based management UI
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep focus and integration with the Microsoft SQL Server ecosystem.
- Simplicity and ease of use compared to larger enterprise platforms.
- Part of the broader Redgate suite of database tools.
Unique Value: Provision and reset full SQL Server database copies in seconds, not hours, enabling faster and more reliable development and testing cycles.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Provisioning a fresh, isolated database clone for each test run in a CI pipeline.
- Giving each developer on a team their own personal copy of a large production database.
- Quickly creating a database clone to investigate a production bug without impacting the live system.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Teams not using Microsoft SQL Server.
- Users looking for a cloud-hosted, fully managed DBaaS solution.
🏆 Alternatives
Compared to manual database restores, SQL Clone is orders of magnitude faster and more space-efficient. Unlike full enterprise data platforms like Delphix, it is a more focused and lightweight tool specifically for SQL Server cloning.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (All tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: N/A
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