Sandbox

What is Sandbox? 

Sandbox is a zero-environment setup, a secure environment with no infrastructure costs. It is used for quick testing, experimenting, and practicing newly learned skills. 

Currently, we only offer PowerBI and Tableau Sandbox. However, we are working to enable more using other technologies in the future.


Who is Sandbox for? 

Sandbox is helpful for all individuals interested in experimenting with cloud, BI, data warehouse, and coding technologies in a safe, isolated space. It is often used by:

  1. Beginners can practice different technologies without any infrastructure costs and without affecting live environments.
  2. Developers and engineers can quickly prototype small projects or to test new features/functionalities.

 

When is it coming? 

The Sandbox will be available for both free and premium use as of September 30th. 

Upon launch, each user will have a pre-defined amount of credits they can use for accessing Sandboxes:

  • Free users will receive 500 credits, allowing them to try the sandbox; however, this will be a one-time offering. 
  • Individual Premium users will receive 2,500 credits weekly
  • For PowerBI Sandbox, 1min = 30credits.

Free users will need to purchase a premium subscription if they wish to obtain additional credits.

 

Currently, premium users are unable to purchase additional credit. You will need to wait for a weekly credit reset before you can access the Sandbox again.

 

How do I access Sandbox? 

You can access the Sandbox from the top navigation bar. 

Once you have selected 'Sandbox,' you will be directed to the Sandbox Dashboard. From there, you will need to click on Get Started to access the Sandbox.

Once there you can use the help button to get challenges, sample data, or advice on which course to take: