What are sandbox data templates and how are they used in sandbox refresh?
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When refreshing a Partial Copy sandbox, a Sandbox Template defines which objects and how many records (percentage or number) are copied from production. This allows you to control data volume and what data is included, for example including all Accounts but only 10% of Cases. Configuration: Setup > Sandboxes > select template before refresh. For Full sandboxes, all data is copied — templates do not apply. Developer and Developer Pro sandboxes copy metadata only (no template needed). Key considerations: always anonymise/mask sensitive PII in test environments using a data masking tool or pre-refresh automation. Sandbox refresh intervals: Developer/Developer Pro = 1 day, Partial = 5 days, Full = 29 days.
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