Combat Data Explosion: Optimize Test & Development by Informatica
Using full-size copies of the production database for testing and development has an exponential effect on data growth. You may make as many as five copies. And not just for one application - but for each application. Creating and managing all these full-size copies quickly becomes unwieldy. It significantly increases your IT organization’s storage and maintenance costs. And it can delay application deployment.
Don't forget about security. Copied data is often sensitive or confidential. And it’s often shared among internal, outsourced, or offshore teams. Having more of your sensitive data in more places increases the risk of a security breach.
