From 48fad15965a1f9b8bb762e54fef50a7ef8f197ff Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Marion (masp)" Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2023 14:42:58 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] [ADD] administration: neutralized database closes odoo/documentation#7921 Task: 3572950 X-original-commit: 65960a2726cf23a71ed95c2f912d4bf07868fe4d Signed-off-by: Xavier Platteau (xpl) Signed-off-by: Marion Spindler (masp) --- content/administration/maintain.rst | 1 + .../maintain/neutralized_database.rst | 35 +++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 36 insertions(+) create mode 100644 content/administration/maintain/neutralized_database.rst diff --git a/content/administration/maintain.rst b/content/administration/maintain.rst index a10f2157d..17c879858 100644 --- a/content/administration/maintain.rst +++ b/content/administration/maintain.rst @@ -15,4 +15,5 @@ Maintain maintain/hosting_changes maintain/odoo_online maintain/on_premise + maintain/neutralized_database maintain/supported_versions diff --git a/content/administration/maintain/neutralized_database.rst b/content/administration/maintain/neutralized_database.rst new file mode 100644 index 000000000..a62160eeb --- /dev/null +++ b/content/administration/maintain/neutralized_database.rst @@ -0,0 +1,35 @@ +==================== +Neutralized database +==================== + +A neutralized database is a non-production database on which several parameters are deactivated. +This enables one to carry out tests without the risk of launching specific automated processes that +could impact production data (e.g., sending emails to customers). Live access is removed and +turned into a testing environment. + +.. note:: + **Any testing database created is a neutralized database:** + + - testing backup databases + - duplicate databases + - for Odoo.sh: staging and development databases + +.. important:: + A database can also be neutralized when upgrading, as it is vital to do some tests before + switching to a new version. + +Deactivated features +==================== + +Here is a non-exhaustive list of the deactivated parameters: + +- all planned actions (e.g., automatic invoicing of subscriptions, mass mailing, etc.) +- outgoing emails +- bank synchronization +- payment providers +- delivery methods +- :abbr:`IAP (In-App Purchase)` tokens + +.. note:: + **A red banner at the top of the screen is displayed on the neutralized database so that it can + be seen immediately.**