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Frequently asked questions
Why do teams stop resetting their test databases?
Because resetting a full production database copy typically takes 4–6 hours, teams perceive it as too disruptive and costly — so they avoid it and rely on workarounds instead.
What does poor test data management actually cost?
For a 30-person team, the hidden costs of workarounds, late defect detection, production incidents, and release delays add up to over $421,800 per year.
What is database subsetting and how does it help?
Subsetting reduces a production database to roughly 10% of its original size, cutting reset time from hours down to about 20 minutes — short enough that teams will actually do it regularly.
Is subsetting alone enough?
Subsetting solves the speed problem, but combining it with virtualization takes resets down to just 5–20 seconds and enables exact test replay at any point in time, giving teams complete autonomy.
What is the return on investment of better test data management?
Switching to a subsetting approach reduces annual TDM-related costs from $421,800 to just $62,400 — a saving of $359,400 per year, based on conservative assumptions.