Features Available for Limited Testing in Release Preview
Features like payment processing, SAML SSO, and SuiteScripts are available in limited forms for testing in Release Preview accounts.
TL;DR: Limited testing features in Release Preview accounts allow for trial runs of certain functionalities without full production capabilities. Understanding these limitations is crucial for effective testing.
Overview of Limited Testing Features
In Release Preview accounts, several features are available for limited testing purposes. Below is a detailed list of these features along with important notes regarding their limitations:
| Feature | Testing Notes |
|---|---|
| Alternative Payment Methods | No actions taken (no payment sent). Test mode is active for all payment processing profiles. |
| Credit Card Processing | Real credit card numbers are replaced with test numbers (e.g., 1111111111111117). Use only test credit card numbers and a valid expiration date for testing. |
| Direct Deposit | No actions taken. |
| NetSuite Connector | You can connect only one NetSuite account to a NetSuite Connector account at a time (production, sandbox, Release Preview). |
| PayPal Integration | No actions taken. |
| Perquest | No actions taken. |
| SAML Single Sign-on | SAML configuration is not copied from the production account to the Release Preview account. Manual configuration is required. |
| Scheduled SuiteScripts | Scripts from production are copied to Release Preview but require manual execution; they do not run automatically. |
| Social Security Number (SSN) | Real SSNs are not copied; use only test numbers. |
| SuiteAnalytics Connect | Change the Connect Service host name to log in to a Release Preview account. The host name contains 'rp' as part of the name. |
| Token-based Authentication | Tokens are not copied from production; create tokens directly in the Release Preview account for testing. |
| UPS/FedEx Integration | No actions taken. |
| Website and Web Store | Domains are not copied; you must set up unique domains in the Release Preview account to avoid errors. |
Features Not Available for Testing
The following features are not available for testing in Release Preview accounts:
- Fax
- Intelligent Recommendations
- NetSuite Analytics Warehouse (NSAW)
- Outlook Integration
- Payroll
Conclusion
Understanding these limitations is essential for effectively leveraging the Release Preview environment. Proper configuration and adherence to testing notes will ensure smoother transitions to fully operational deployment.
Key Takeaways
- Several functionalities are available for testing but come with limitations.
- Certain configurations must be set up manually in Release Preview accounts.
- Real-sensitive data such as credit card numbers and SSNs are not used; only test data should be applied.
- Some features may be entirely unavailable during testing phases.
- Unique domain set-up is vital to prevent configuration errors between multiple Release Preview accounts.
Frequently Asked Questions (4)
What specific actions are not taken when testing alternative payment methods in Release Preview?
How do I handle SAML Single Sign-on configuration in a Release Preview account?
Are real credit card numbers used during testing in Release Preview, and if not, what should be used?
What needs to be done to use SuiteAnalytics Connect in a Release Preview account?
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