An Environment (formerly referred to as an Instance) is a space to store, manage, and share an organisation’s business data, apps, and flows. It also serves as a container to separate apps that might have different roles, security requirements, or target audiences. As an example, you might have a production Environment which is a live system, a sandbox Environment where new functionality is tested and a training Environment for new starters.
There are two main types of Environment –
- Production – a customer’s live system where a company’s day-to-day processing occurs.
- Sandbox – an Environment designed to be used for testing or training. These are ideal for trialling new functionality or customisations prior to go-live, to ensure business continuity