Copying an environment in Business Central is a process managed through the Admin Center, allowing you to duplicate an existing environment, typically a production one, to create a new environment, often a sandbox, for testing or training purposes.
Here are the steps to copy an environment in Business Central, based on the provided information:
Steps to Copy an Environment
Follow these steps to initiate the environment copying process in Business Central:
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Step 1: Access the Admin Center
Begin by opening your Business Central instance. Locate and click on the Settings icon, then choose Admin Center. This will take you to the central administration portal for your Business Central environments. -
Step 2: Select the Source Environment
Within the Business Central Admin page, you will see a list of your existing environments. Select the production environment that you wish to copy. This environment will serve as the source for the new copy. -
Step 4: Specify New Environment Details
After selecting the source environment and initiating the copy action (implied step not explicitly numbered in the reference), you will need to provide details for the new environment. Specify your new environment's name and type. The type is typically 'Sandbox' when copying from Production. -
Step 5: Confirm and Create
Finally, review the details you have entered for the new environment. Select Copy to start the process of duplicating the selected source environment with the specified name and type. The system will then begin creating the new environment based on the source.
By following these steps within the Business Central Admin Center, you can effectively create a copy of an existing environment.
