The document discusses database cloning challenges and solutions for thin provision cloning using various technologies like Oracle CloneDB, EMC BCV, SRDF, VMware snapshots, ZFS, and NetApp FlexClone. It also covers database virtualization solutions like Oracle SMU and Delphix that provide self-service virtual databases to developers by sharing blocks between clones for faster provisioning and development cycles. Case studies described how virtualization can accelerate development by providing frequent fresh clones of the source database.