IntroductionAre you wondering how to improve Salesforce performance? DevOps could be your answer. It helps teams push updates faster and with fewer disruptions. Automation lets Salesforce teams release new features more frequently, keeping things running smoothly. Thanks to new tools and a shift in mindset, salesforce professionals are rethinking how they deploy changes. As companies rely more on Salesforce, a disciplined approach to change deployment becomes essential—beyond what change sets offer.What is Salesforce DevOps?DevOps, coined in 2009, combines cultural philosophies, practices, and tools to shorten the development life cycle and ensure continuous delivery with high software quality. Salesforce DevOps follows the same principles but focuses on helping admins and developers deploy changes effectively with minimal bugs and user disruption.However, the Salesforce ecosystem has been slower in adopting DevOps practices. This delay is due to the original DevOps movement's focus on traditional coding, while Salesforce is a platform-based ecosystem with many declarative (clicks, not code) tools. How Can Salesforce DevOps Tools Improve Your Workflow?Salesforce DevOps tools assist with deployment, data backup, test automation, and code scanning. They ensure reliable deployments, reduce bugs, and boost team collaboration, saving you time.The benefits might not be obvious to small Salesforce organizations. However, if you manage a larger organization or a team with extensive custom development, you likely face issues like overwritten changes and deployment challenges.Traditionally, change sets have been used to move changes between environments. While they are simple, they have several drawbacks:Manual creation can be time-consuming.Common deployment errors are hard to fix.They don’t cover all components, like standard picklist values.They need to be recreated for each environment.They lack integration with version control systems.If you're experiencing issues or delays, it might be time to explore DevOps tools for better efficiency.Integrating DevOps tools into your deployment team delivers several benefits. You save time with faster and more reliable deployments. Automation (CI/CD) increases release frequency and tightens feedback loops. Testing reduces bugs and errors in production. Version control enhances collaboration by tracking changes. Monitoring and backups improve security.Top DevOps Tools for SalesforceDeployment ToolsIf you want to start with Salesforce DevOps, using a deployment tool will revolutionize and speed up your Salesforce deployments.GearsetGearset is a top Salesforce DevOps tool that helps you deploy successfully and continuously. Its easy-to-use interface makes collaboration smooth and simplifies the DevOps process. With Gearset, you handle version control, automate deployments, and manage releases with ease. It also tracks changes and identifies conflicts, while its automation and rollback features keep deployments reliable. Plus, Gearset’s data migration tools make moving data between Salesforce orgs easy and efficient.Pricing:PlanMonthly Price (Per User)Annual Price (Per User)Essentials$125$100/month ($1,200/year)Pro$250$200/month ($2,400/year)Teams$500$400/month ($4,800/year)CopadoLaunched on June 3, 2022, it helps you release faster and error-free using continuous integration and deployment. Copado makes release management, automated deployments, and version control easy with its seamless Salesforce integration. Its advanced testing, tracking, rollback features, and compliance tools keep your deployments smooth and secure.Pricing:PlanMonthly Price (Per User)Annual Price (Per User)Essentials$125$100/month ($1,200/year)Professional$250$200/month ($2,400/year)Enterprise$500$400/month ($4,800/year)UnlimitedCustom PricingCustom PricingFlosumFlosum is a 100% native Salesforce DevOps platform starting at $300 per user per month, rated 5 stars by 238 AppExchange reviews. Released on October 13, 2022, it offers seamless change management, version control, automated deployments, rollback features, and robust testing. Its compliance and security tools ensure data integrity and regulatory adherence.Pricing:PlanMonthly Price (Per User)Annual Price (Per User)Essentials$150$120/month ($1,440/year)Professional$300$240/month ($2,880/year)Enterprise$600$480/month ($5,760/year)CustomCustom PricingCustom PricingBackup ToolsBacking up your Salesforce data, including CRM and metadata, is crucial for your DevOps process, especially since Salesforce no longer offers data recovery services.Spanning BackupSpanning is a top choice for Salesforce Admins because it simplifies backups. Unlike the manual Salesforce weekly export function, Spanning handles both data and metadata backups in one tool, saving you time and effort. With Salesforce retiring its backup recovery services, Spanning’s all-in-one solution is a game-changer for efficient data management.Pricing:PlanMonthly Price (Per User)Annual Price (Per User)G Suite Backup$4$48/yearOffice 365 Backup$4$48/yearSalesforce BackupCustom PricingCustom PricingCapStormCapStorm provides reliable on-prem backups and efficient recovery for Salesforce. It scales with your business, whether you're a small startup or a large enterprise, ensuring secure and flexible data management as you grow. CapStorm’s compliance solution provides detailed control over data classification and encryption, offering strong protection for regulated sectors.Pricing:PlanMonthly Price (Per User)Annual Price (Per User)Starter$250$3,000/yearProfessional$500$6,000/yearEnterprise$1,000$12,000/yearCustomCustom PricingCustom PricingTest Automation ToolsTest automation tools run scheduled tests to ensure that Salesforce processes, like lead qualification or case closure, work smoothly despite system changes.ProvarProvar offers end-to-end test automation for Salesforce with a codeless environment. It excels in functional and regression testing, closely integrating with Salesforce metadata. Provar is not only easy to use but also features advanced tools such as data-driven testing, parameterization, and reusable test components.Pricing:PlanMonthly Price (Per User)Annual Price (Per User)Standard$125$1,500/yearProfessional$250$3,000/yearEnterprise$500$6,000/yearCustomCustom PricingCustom PricingCopado Robotic TestingCopado robotic testing de-risks your digital transformation. It is powered by the next generation of robotic automation. It works across any cloud, platform, browser, or device. You can create test scripts without coding by using the visual test recorder. You can also use natural language keywords for more complex test scripts that provide a simple, low-code user-experience. Pricing:PlanMonthly Price (Per User)Annual Price (Per User)Basic$300$3,600/yearProfessional$500$6,000/yearEnterprise$1,000$12,000/yearCustomCustom PricingCustom PricingCheckmarxWhen submitting a Salesforce package for security review, use the Checkmarx Source Code Scanner to detect vulnerabilities in Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning code. Note that it doesn't scan external endpoints.As a partner, access advanced features via the Partner Security Portal, and ensure your package meets security standards with Checkmarx.Pricing:PlanMonthly PriceAnnual PriceStandard$833/month (per app)$10,000/year (per app)Professional$1,250/month (per app)$15,000/year (per app)EnterpriseCustom PricingCustom PricingCode Scanning ToolsCode scanning tools automate the review of Salesforce code and configuration, ensuring all developers follow the same standards and best practices for a healthy Salesforce org.CodeScanIt is a static code analysis tool designed to identify and address issues in Salesforce code. It scans Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning components for security vulnerabilities, code quality issues, and best practice violations. CodeScan offers flexible hosting options for code quality analysis. The self-hosted option gives you full control of your metadata on-site. Alternatively, use CodeScan Cloud to avoid on-site installation and maintenance, with immediate access to the latest features.Pricing:PlanMonthly Price (Per User)Annual Price (Per User)Basic$100$1,200/yearStandard$200$2,400/yearEnterprise$400$4,800/yearCustomCustom PricingCustom PricingUseful CLI Commands for Salesforce DevOps ToolsCopadoCommandDescriptioncopado loginLog into Copado CLI with your Copado account credentials.copado org:connectConnects a Salesforce org to Copado for deployment management.copado deployment:validateValidates the deployment package in the connected Salesforce org.copado deployment:executeExecutes a deployment in the connected Salesforce org.copado check:statusCheck the status of a specific Copado deployment or job.copado pipeline:runRuns a specific pipeline defined in Copado.copado data:deployDeploys data from one Salesforce org to another using Copado.copado data:exportExports data from a Salesforce org using Copado.copado versionDisplays the current version of the Copado CLI installed.copado helpIt will lists all available commands.copado snapshot:createCreates a snapshot of the current state of a Salesforce org.copado environment:listLists all environments connected to Copado.copado user:infoDisplays information about the current Copado user.copado deployment:rollbackRolls back a deployment to a previous state.copado check:dependenciesChecks for dependencies in the Salesforce org before deployment.copado environment:deployDeploys code or configuration to a specific environment.copado deployment:cancelCancels an ongoing deployment process.copado test:executeExecutes automated tests configured within Copado.GearsetCommandDescriptiongearset loginLog into Gearset CLI with your Gearset account credentials.gearset validate:deploymentValidates a deployment package before executing the deployment.gearset deployExecutes a deployment from a source environment to a target environment.gearset compare:environmentsCompares metadata between two Salesforce environments.gearset snapshot:createCreates a snapshot of a Salesforce environment's metadata.gearset pipeline:runRuns a specified deployment pipeline.gearset org:connectConnects a Salesforce org to Gearset for deployments and comparisons.gearset deployment:statusChecks the status of a specific deployment in Gearset.gearset rollbackRolls back a deployment to a previous version.gearset environment:listLists all connected environments in Gearset.gearset test:runExecutes unit tests in the connected Salesforce environment.gearset monitorMonitors the deployment process in real-time.gearset deployment:historyDisplays the deployment history for the connected environments.gearset org:disconnectDisconnects a Salesforce org from Gearset.gearset helpDisplays help information for Gearset CLI commands.gearset versionDisplays the current version of the Gearset CLI installed.FlosumCommandDescriptionflosum deployDeploy code and metadata from one environment to another.flosum backupCreate a backup of your Salesforce environment.flosum compareCompare differences between two environments or two versions of code.flosum rollbackRollback to a previous version in case of deployment issues.flosum validateValidate deployment packages before pushing to production.flosum pipeline createCreate a CI/CD pipeline for automating deployments.flosum mergeMerge branches or changes into the main development branch.flosum security scanPerform a security scan on the code to check for vulnerabilities.flosum schedule deploymentSchedule deployments to happen at a specific time.flosum reportGenerate reports on deployments, changes, and code quality.Spanning Backup for SalesforceCommandDescriptionspanning salesforce backup statusCheck the status of the latest Salesforce backup.spanning salesforce backup startStart a manual backup for Salesforce data.spanning salesforce restore dataRestore specific Salesforce data objects or records.spanning salesforce restore metadataRestore Salesforce metadata components.spanning salesforce user addAdd a Salesforce user to the backup service.spanning salesforce user removeRemove a Salesforce user from the backup service.spanning salesforce audit-logView the audit log for Salesforce administrative actions.spanning salesforce user listList all Salesforce users currently being backed up.spanning salesforce restore sandboxRestore data or metadata to a Salesforce sandbox.ConclusionDon’t let outdated methods hold you back—discover how these powerful DevOps tools for Salesforce can revolutionize your Salesforce experience. 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