FeatureMay 21, 2026

HeatWave: DB System Cloning

You can now clone an existing standalone or high availability DB system to create a new DB system in the same tenancy. The clone can be created in the same region as the source DB system or in another region.

For more information, see Creating a DB System Clone.

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