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Instances

Overview​

The Instances module enables you to create and manage multiple environments within your skyData tenant. Each instance operates as a distinct workspace for organizing data, configurations, and user access, providing isolation and flexibility for different use cases.

Key Capabilities​

Instance Creation​

Create new instances to support different business units, projects, or environments. Choose to start fresh or copy settings from an existing instance for faster setup.

Copy from Existing​

Replicate configurations from an existing instance to quickly set up new environments with consistent settings, reducing setup time and ensuring standardization.

Instance Properties​

Configure key properties for each instance including:

  • Name and Display Name - Identify and label your instance
  • Domain - Associate the instance with your business domain
  • Time Zone - Set the appropriate time zone for operations
  • Language - Configure the preferred language
  • Date and Number Format - Match regional formatting preferences
  • Currency - Set the default currency for the instance

Instance Management​

Perform administrative actions on existing instances:

  • Edit - Modify instance properties and configurations
  • Remove - Delete an instance and its associated data
  • Reset Instance Data - Clear specific data while preserving configurations
  • Reset Privacy Data - Remove privacy-related data
  • History - View the change history for the instance
  • Backups - Create backups or restore from previous backups

Data Reset Options​

When resetting instance data, choose from multiple options:

  • Reset everything including all data and settings
  • Keep dataflows while removing other data
  • Preserve dataflows, stitch settings, and profile tables

Business Benefits​

  • Environment Isolation - Separate development, testing, and production environments
  • Multi-Business Unit Support - Create dedicated instances for different departments or regions
  • Rapid Deployment - Clone existing instances to accelerate new environment setup
  • Data Protection - Backup and restore capabilities for business continuity

Who Benefits​

  • Administrators - Manage and configure instance environments
  • IT Teams - Maintain separation between different operational environments
  • Project Managers - Create isolated spaces for specific projects
  • Business Units - Operate within dedicated instance environments