B2C Commerce on-demand sandboxes, an alternative to traditional POD-based sandboxes, are generally available as of August 21, 2019. On-demand sandboxes can be acquired quickly, have improved performance, and can be used as part of a CI/CD process. You control how many sandboxes you use and when you use them. A usage-based pricing model allows you the flexibility to keep just a few sandboxes running for an extended period or create many short-term sandboxes.
Why: On-demand sandbox features include:
- Sandbox management using self-service APIs (or the community-based command-line tool SFCC-CI)
- OCAPI and WebDAV settings configurable on sandbox creation
- A Time-to-Live option that deletes sandboxes after a specified time, minimizing costs
- Usage-based pricing based on credits consumed for sandbox uptime and downtime
How: For more information, consult your Customer Success Manager or see the following documentation: B2C Commerce On-Demand Sandboxes.