Client Sync lets you select and copy just the relevant subsets of data, reducing disk space needed for the target, and saving costs. For example, you can select transactional data for a certain period only, and for a specific company code only. You can include all master data in the copy, but it’s easy to exclude certain data sets to reduce the footprint of the client.
You may wish to include valuable dependent data that does not reside in the specified period. For example, for transactions that end within the period specified but originate before the start date, you can copy the relevant records from outside the period too. Having complete document flows means the client is fully functional.
Creating a reduced client is faster than a full system copy. Downtime is eliminated, so Production interruptions are minimal. No freezes of the DEV system are needed while test data is refreshed.
Your Basis team can build clients quickly with minimal effort, and receive progress reports via SMS or email. They are freed from many of the ancillary tasks related to a system copy, such as BDLS re-importing workbench transports. Other benefits are less downtime and fewer transports to process, therefore developers and support teams can test more efficiently.