Development and Test Environment

Changing the Rules for On-Demand Development

Salesforce Sandbox supports the IT needs of large enterprises by providing a separate on-demand application environment for development, testing, and training. Cloning your entire Salesforce deployment—an exact replica that includes all customizations and data—is a simple, one-click process.

Salesforce Sandbox is the ideal solution for:

  • Testing new customizations or features before rolling them out to users
  • Installing, modifying, and testing applications from the AppExchange
  • Creating a development environment for building and testing integrations and internally built applications
  • Providing a training environment for employees
 
A Dream Come True for IT

Salesforce Sandbox combines the best of both worlds: you get a separate test environment plus all the benefits that the on-demand model provides. Unlike traditional software test instances, deployment is a snap, no infrastructure investments are required, and maintenance headaches are non-existent. Even better, Salesforce Sandbox enjoys the same world-class security and performance infrastructure as your live Salesforce deployment.

 
Keeping Up with Your Production Environment

Refreshing your Salesforce Sandbox environment to match the up-to-date configuration and data in your live instance takes just a single click. Your test environment won't have to lag behind your live environment, since it won't require resources from an overburdened IT team or outside consultants to get it done—and you can refresh instantly every 30 days, on a schedule that suits your needs.

 
Your Testing Ground for New Apps

Now you have the perfect environment for exploring the possibilities that the AppExchange offers. Salesforce Sandbox is a flexible environment for installing, enhancing, and testing community-built apps from the AppExchange without impacting live users.