BackgroundDuring the production migration, we plan to load the source data into IFS in the following order: master data, followed by transactional data. To enable rollback in the event of an error, we would like to take a backup once the master data load has been completed.QuestionsIs it possible for the implementation vendor, rather than IFS, to perform the environment cloning? Is it possible to request that IFS perform the environment cloning on demand? We understand that the standard process is to submit a cloning schedule to IFS in advance via the LEC page. However, as we cannot determine exactly when the master data load will be completed, we would like to request the environment clone immediately after the load is complete. If this is possible, approximately how long would the cloning process take? Can the source environment remain in use while the cloning process is underway?

Question

Environment Cloning

During the production migration, we plan to load the source data into IFS in the following order: master data, followed by transactional data.
To enable rollback in the event of an error, we would like to take a backup once the master data load has been completed.

Is it possible for the implementation vendor, rather than IFS, to perform the environment cloning?
Is it possible to request that IFS perform the environment cloning on demand?
- We understand that the standard process is to submit a cloning schedule to IFS in advance via the LEC page. However, as we cannot determine exactly when the master data load will be completed, we would like to request the environment clone immediately after the load is complete.
If this is possible, approximately how long would the cloning process take?
Can the source environment remain in use while the cloning process is underway?