To create your test copy, you must copy the golden copy. This process of copying takes time. Depending on the size of your data set, the copy part can take up the majority of the whole test runtime. This limits the number of tests per hour. A good cloning technology will eliminate these problems and massively boost your test agility. With the right technology, cloning only involves some pointer magic and a bit of metadata massage. Read more about Why is Cloning Much More Relevant Today