Packages - versioning & back-up after reseting sandbox

[Michael_Soprano]

I came across new feature which I was not aware of: 

https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/experience-platform/sandbox/use-cases/backup-object-confi...

1. I have got Schema A. Through the time it's going through development process: Schema A1 -> Schema A2 -> Schema A3 

Does this mean that if I add version A2 to package I can then bring this back even though A3 version already exists? 

2. Adding core Schemas, Datasets, Audiences to Packages and then after resetting sandbox these would be available to bring back again to the same sandbox and development does not have to start from scratch? 

[Jyoti_Yadav · Accepted solution]

Hi @Michael_Soprano,

The object backup feature provides a powerful mechanism for managing and restoring your AEP objects, including different versions of schemas, datasets, and audiences. It significantly streamlines the development process and reduces the impact of sandbox resets.

To your question,

1. Yes, if you add schema version A2 to a package, you can restore that version even if A3 already exists. The backup feature doesn't prevent you from restoring older versions; it simply provides a mechanism to retrieve specific states of your objects. This is useful for reverting to a previous version if needed, for example, if A3 introduces unexpected issues.

2. Yes, adding core schemas, datasets, and audiences to packages allows you to restore them after a sandbox reset. This significantly speeds up development as you don't have to recreate everything from scratch. This is a key benefit of the object backup feature—it preserves your work and allows for efficient sandbox refreshes.

Key point to note to avoid overwriting: Use clear object name and be mindful of dependencies.

Thanks,

Jyoti