What does cloning a new image entail regarding your database?

Cloning a new image in the context of the Avaloq Integrated Customization Environment involves creating a new, separate environment that does not retain any of the previous modifications or data present in the original database. This process essentially starts fresh, or "as a clean slate," allowing developers to build and test new features or make changes without the influence of prior configurations or data.

This clean slate is particularly useful in development and testing scenarios, as it provides an isolated instance where new ideas can be implemented without risk to existing operational data or system states. Consequently, while other options involve aspects of backups or retention of modifications, they do not accurately reflect the nature of the cloning process, which is to create a new, unmodified environment for development purposes.