Did you know that understanding the differences between Field History Tracking and Setup Audit Trail is crucial for Salesforce data management?
1. Field History Tracking
– Tracks changes to specific fields for a limited number of standard and custom objects.
– Retains data for up to 18 months in the org and 24 months via API.
– Useful for monitoring critical field changes like status updates, ownership, or key financial data.
– Can trigger automated processes such as workflows or notifications.
2. Setup Audit Trail
– Monitors changes to your org’s setup, including user permissions and system configuration.
– Logs changes for up to 180 days, with the ability to export for extended retention.
– Essential for security compliance, diagnosing configuration issues, and auditing admin activities.
– Captures detailed information like who made the change, when, and what was modified.
Both tools serve distinct purposes and offer unique benefits. Leveraging both can enhance your organization’s data governance and security practices.
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