Optimizing Salesforce DX with Automated Release Management
Salesforce DX is a great way for DevOps teams to take their development efforts to the next level. Salesforce’s clicks-not-code interface is great for many scenarios, but sometimes you need to dig a little deeper into the world of software development. Salesforce DX offers development tools to enable DevOps teams to deliver software updates and applications […]
Introducing Security to DevOps for Salesforce
Incorporating DevOps for Salesforce has helped numerous companies to optimize and streamline their development efforts. Stronger projects, faster release cycles, and reduced overhead costs have solidified the essentiality of incorporating DevOps tools and practices. However, fast release cycles and reliable products are not the only factors in the success of your DevOps for Salesforce efforts. […]
7 Benefits of Archiving Unused Salesforce Data
Managing your Salesforce data requires a multi-pronged approach. There are a series of considerations that will affect the levels of security, functionality, and efficiency within your Salesforce environment. We’ve discussed the importance of a reliable backup and restore system, but there are more methods that can be utilized to replicate and secure your system’s information. Salesforce […]
8 Benefits of Replicating Your Data in Salesforce
We’ve discussed at length how important it is to protect your Salesforce data. Loss of access or corrupted data can have wide-ranging effects on daily operations and cost a considerable amount of money. A reliable backup and recovery infrastructure is essential to guarding against the possibility of a data disaster. And like most types of security, a […]
7 Salesforce Security Concerns Relating to Metadata
The basic metadata definition of “data about data” is pretty well known at this point. However, even with this general idea being familiar, many of us don’t truly understand what metadata actually is or how it can impact the functionality and security of our Salesforce systems. Cybercriminals are always looking for a weak point to […]
8 Common Salesforce Data Security Mistakes That Put You at Risk
The security measures we put in place and the daily habits of our team members can either be our greatest asset or a vulnerability. 95% of data breaches are the result of human error. Picture your Salesforce instance as a large building with multiple doors. Cybercriminals are going to try each one of those doors […]
7 Best Practices for Backing up Your Salesforce Data
Losing your Salesforce data is probably one thing you don’t like to think about. The consequences could be drastic and it might be more comfortable to simply continue along as though a data loss event isn’t a possibility—but it is. According to a 2019 study by LogicMonitor, 96% of companies experienced at least one system outage […]
Why Might Someone Want to Steal Your Salesforce Data?
Many of us have been told about the necessity of strong passwords and safe internet habits from the moment we began using the internet. The threat of cyberattacks are seemingly so apparent that the importance of maintaining these security measures is often unspoken. But many of us don’t actually understand why these safe practices are […]
7 Ways to Improve Salesforce Release Management
Salesforce was originally designed as a CRM. However, it’s become a popular development platform due to its intuitive functionality. Salesforce utilizes a point-and-click interface that is easy to use, opening up the world of development to a wider audience. This focus on functionality informs many parts of the Salesforce platform. However, as Salesforce is actually […]
6 Benefits of Restoring Your Metadata in Salesforce After an Outage
Losing access to your metadata—and therefore the functionality of your Salesforce platform—can be a huge problem. Businesses rely on this functionality to complete their daily tasks. It’s how they serve customers. Team members rely on the ability to efficiently and confidently perform their duties. There are many ways a system can lose access to its […]