Virtual databases (VDB) are a key data management concept for Delphix. To create or provision a virtual database, you will need either a linked dSource from a source host or another VDB and a compatible target environment, as described in the Requirements for SQL Server environments and SQL Server Matrix.

To provision a VDB in DCT:

  1. Log in to DCT.

  2. Navigate to Data > Data Management > VDB and select Provision VDB. For more information, refer to Provisioning a SQL Server VDB.

  3. Select a SQL Server dSource or an existing VDB from the available list, then select Next.

  4. On the Provision Point page, select one of the following options:

  • Select Provision Point: Select a provision point displayed on this page.

  • LSN Number Refresh (Slower): Enter the SQL Server Log scan (LSN) number range.

  • Bookmarks: Choose the bookmark from the list.

  1. Select target environment and repository and click Next.

  2. On the Target Configuration page, choose the database recovery model and database name. Optionally, configure VDB parameters and other advanced settings and click Next.

  3. On the Policies page, select the default DCT Snapshot and DCT Retention policies and click Next.

  4. (Optional) On the Masking page, select the Mask this VDB and click Next.

  5. (Optional) On the Hooks page, configure provisioning hooks and click Next. For more information, refer to Hook operations list and SQL Server hook operations.

  6. Review the VDB summary details and click Submit.

Once the database is provisioned, click on the Actions menu to perform the following operations:

  • Refresh/ Undo Refresh

  • Create Bookmark

  • Create Snapshot

  • Disable/Enable

  • Stop/Start

  • Lock/Unlock

  • Rename

  • Migrate

  • Delete

  • Virtual to Physical

Last updated
Oct 9, 2026