In today’s fast-paced IT landscape, enterprises heavily rely on efficient database and application cloning to accelerate testing, patching, and development processes. Traditional cloning methods, however, are time-consuming and costly, often leading to project delays and operational inefficiencies. Clonetab’s automation suite revolutionizes this process, significantly reducing cloning times and operational costs. Let’s analyze how much businesses can save over time by adopting Clonetab’s fast and automated solutions.
Case Study 1: Saving Over $1.21 Million Annually (Cloning Database and Application)
The Challenge:
- Cloning a RAC environment used to take 3 weeks.
- Limited refresh capacity: Only 8 instances were refreshed every three weeks.
- Due to delays, not everything was refreshed within three weeks.
- On average, only 60 refreshes were performed annually.
The Solution:
With Clonetab’s automation for cloning both database and application:
- End-to-end cloning now takes 2 hours, with an additional 3 hours for post-clone custom scripts and integration.
- They now execute:
- Daily refreshes for patching instances.
- Monthly refreshes for development instances.
- Weekly refreshes for 3 test instances.
- Monthly refreshes for 2 project instances.
- Weekly refreshes for 1 UAT instance.
The Savings:
Before Clonetab Automation Software:
- Each refresh required 120 hours, costing $200 per hour.
- This resulted in $24,000 per refresh, totaling $1.44 million annually.
After Clonetab Automation Software:
- The new automated approach reduced cloning costs drastically.
- The total savings in one year: $1.44 million – (Clonetab license + 22% annual support).
- Net Savings: Around $1.21 million per year.
Case Study 2: Saving Around $2.8 Million in Five Years
The Challenge:
- Cloning an E-Business environment took 3 business days by offshore teams.
- Due to slow cloning, high-priority patches could not be tested on time.
- Only 250 refreshes were delivered annually due to long refresh times.
The Solution:
With Clonetab’s automation software:
- Cloning now takes less than an hour, including post-refresh custom scripts.
- Every morning by 8 AM, patch instances are refreshed.
- Over the last 3 years and 10 months, 7000+ refreshes have been completed with minimal human intervention.
- Stable Clonetab Server ensures continuous availability.
- Annual refresh capacity increased to 1850 refreshes.
- Refresh time improved from once in 3 days to a few hours, enabling daily refreshes.
The Savings:
Before Clonetab:
- Each refresh cost $2,500.
- In 5 years, the total cost would have been $3 million.
After Clonetab:
- The investment required for Clonetab is significantly lower.
- Total savings in 5 years: $3 million – (Clonetab license + 22% support for 5 years).
- Net Savings: Around $2.8 million in five years.
The Bigger Picture: ROI Beyond Savings
While cost savings are significant, Clonetab’s automation brings additional benefits beyond the monetary aspect:
- Improved Productivity: Faster cloning allows teams to test and develop more efficiently.
- Reduced Downtime: Automated cloning minimizes system unavailability.
- Better Patch Management: High-priority patches can be applied promptly.
- Operational Efficiency: Minimal human intervention means fewer errors and reduced workload for DBAs.
Conclusion: Maximizing ROI with Clonetab
For companies that rely heavily on database and application cloning, Clonetab presents a game-changing opportunity. The automation suite not only reduces cloning times but also saves millions of dollars over the years while enhancing business agility and operational efficiency. Investing in Clonetab is not just about cost-cutting—it’s about maximizing the value of IT investments while staying ahead in a competitive landscape.
With Clonetab, companies are saving time, cutting costs, and improving operational agility—all with the same IT investment. The question is: Can your business afford to continue without it?
