# Deployment & Updates

Keeping <code class="expression">space.vars.productName</code> up to date ensures you have the latest features, fixes, and security improvements. This section covers how updates work, how to apply them, and how to use sandbox and production environments effectively.

## How updates work

<code class="expression">space.vars.productName</code> is delivered as a SuiteApp. When In8Sync releases a new version, the update becomes available through the NetSuite SuiteApps marketplace. You can review and install the update at a time that works for your organisation.

Updates may include:

* New portal features and pages
* Improvements to existing features
* Bug fixes and stability improvements
* Security updates
* New custom records or fields

## Update best practices

* **Test in Sandbox first:** Always install updates in your Sandbox environment before applying them to Production.
* **Review release notes:** In8Sync provides release notes with each update describing what changed.
* **Schedule during low activity:** Apply updates during off-peak hours to minimise disruption.
* **Back up your configurations:** Note any custom settings before updating in case you need to verify them afterward.
* **Communicate with your team:** Let portal users know when updates are planned.

## In this section

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Updating</strong> <code class="expression">space.vars.productName</code></td><td>Step-by-step instructions for checking and installing updates.</td><td><a href="/pages/EaQWLfMLi66s0dLNMQ2u">/pages/EaQWLfMLi66s0dLNMQ2u</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Sandbox vs. Production</strong></td><td>How to use environments effectively for testing and deployment.</td><td><a href="/pages/efQ1tLENeYh7rx37MGd2">/pages/efQ1tLENeYh7rx37MGd2</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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