Managing Environments

About this task

You can use SOTI Snap to create and assign environments for publishing apps. By assigning environments you can publish different versions of apps to effectively test changes before updating them.

SOTI Snap generates segregated reports for each app version published in a distinct environment.

Procedure

  1. On the App Manager view, beside the app you want to manage an environment for, select More > Manage Environments. The MANAGE ENVIRONMENTS dialog box displays.
    Manage Environment dialog box
  2. From the MANAGE ENVIRONMENTS dialog box, perform any of the following tasks:
    Task Procedure
    Adding Environment

    By default, each app has a production and test environment. You can create more test environments as needed.

    To create an environment:

    1. Select Add Environment [1].
    2. Enter a Name and App Label.
      Tip: The App Label informs you of the environment you are in when using the app.
    3. Select Add.
    Result: Once an environment is successfully created, it appears in the Manage Environments view.
    Updating Environment Updating environments enables you to change environment settings to suit your needs after creation.

    To update an environment:

    1. Select the name of the environment you want to change [2].
    2. In the Update Environment window, change its settings as needed.
    3. Select Update.
    Result: Once an environment is successfully updated, the Manage Environments view reflects the changes made.
    Deleting Environment It may sometimes be necessary to remove an environment from an app entirely.
    Restriction: You cannot delete the default production and test environments.

    To delete an environment:

    1. Next to the environment you want to delete, select Delete Environment [3].

      Optional: You can also choose to delete all app versions present in that environment by selecting the option in the Delete Environment? dialog box.

    2. Select Delete.
    Result: Once an environment is successfully deleted, it no longer appears in the Manage Environments view.