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Aurora Database Cloning

Allows you to create a new Aurora DB cluster directly from an existing one.

Much faster than performing a snapshot and restore.

Uses a copy-on-write mechanism:

Initially, both the source and the clone share the same underlying storage volume (no data copy required).
When either cluster modifies a data block, Aurora copies that block to separate it from the other.

This approach is fast, space-efficient, and cost-effective.

Ideal for scenarios like creating a staging environment from a production database without impacting performance or requiring full duplication of data.