During a phased Salesforce rollout, what is a recommended practice for tracking field changes?

The recommended practice for tracking field changes during a phased Salesforce rollout is to review the setup audit trail regularly. The setup audit trail in Salesforce allows administrators to monitor changes made to the organization’s configuration, including modifications to fields, objects, and other settings. This feature is invaluable for understanding who made changes, what changes were made, and when they occurred, thereby providing a clear history of adjustments over time.

While external software might offer additional logging capabilities, leveraging Salesforce's built-in features ensures that tracking is seamlessly integrated within the existing ecosystem, reducing the risk of discrepancies and ensuring timely access to this important information. Maintaining logs within Salesforce could overlook critical data if not implemented properly, and notifying users via email does not create a reliable record of changes. Instead, regularly consulting the setup audit trail ensures comprehensive oversight and effective management of field changes throughout the rollout process.