Permissions Polka - Getting 400 Profiles Down to 40 Without App Exchange Apps

2:15 PM - 2:40 PM

Conference B

In highly regulated industries like healthcare, security concerns often mean strict restrictions on installing third-party apps — even those that could simplify Salesforce management. When faced with consolidating over 400 profiles without the aid of AppExchange tools, careful planning and precision were essential to avoid negatively impacting users or workflows. Learn how a small team of Salesforce Admins implemented thoughtful strategies and practical techniques can help transform overwhelming profile management into a more streamlined, manageable process.

Learning Objectives:

  • Navigating Security Constraints: Understand the security considerations and limitations unique to healthcare environments and regulated industries.
  • Salesforce ERD Utilization: Leverage Salesforce’s phenomenal documentation to map and analyze permission structures.
  • Excel for Analysis: Apply advanced Excel techniques to identify similarities between profiles and permissions within specified thresholds.
  • Careful Change Management: Discover best practices for making incremental profile changes without disrupting user operations.

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James Cox