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Solution overview
The overview describes the Features and Benefits, Use cases and concept and definitions.
Architecture overview
The architecture of Sandbox Studio brings together multiple AWS services to deliver secure, temporary sandbox environments. At a high level, the solution uses a combination of managed services that each play a specific role — from provisioning accounts and han...
Plan your deployment
This section describes the Regions, cost, security, and other considerations prior to deploying the solution.
Deploy the Solution Manually
Note: We strongly recommend using the installation script available here to deploy the Sandbox Studio.
Post-deployment configuration tasks
Note: You only need to read this section if you have decided to deploy the solution manually. Once the stacks are deployed successfully, you’ll need to carry out some manual configuration tasks. These ensure Sandbox Studio integrates with your organisation’s ...
Core Capabilities
Sandbox Studio provides a range of tools to make AWS sandbox account management fast, safe, and cost-effective. The table below explains the core capabilities of the platform, how it works, and the specific benefits it can bring to your teams. Capabilit...
Troubleshooting & Support
If you need support, there is a full knowledge base and ticketing site here: https://support.sandboxstudiosoftware.com/ Below are some common problems identified during installation.
Concepts and definitions
Term / Concept Description Account Recycling The process of cleaning and reusing sandbox accounts after they hit budget or time limits. This reduces AWS account sprawl, optimises resource use, and minimises administrative work by resetting acc...
Installation Guide
The Installation Guide provides step-by-step instructions for deploying Sandbox Studio into your AWS environment. It covers an overview of the solution’s architecture, including how the platform integrates with AWS to provision, manage, and clean up sandbox ac...
User Guide
As a Sandbox Studio User, you will request and use sandbox accounts for development, testing, training, or experimentation purposes. You are expected to work within the guardrails, permissions, and budget limits set by your Managers and Administrators. Your r...
AWS CloudFormation templates
Sandbox Studio is packaged as a set of AWS CloudFormation stacks. If you decide to manually install Sandbox Studio, you must deploy them in the order shown below and into specific AWS accounts. This page explains each stack, where to deploy it, and why the ord...
Manager Guide
As a Manager, your role is to oversee the day-to-day usage of sandbox environments within your team or department. You will approve or reject sandbox requests, assign the right account templates to users, and track spending and activity for accounts under your...
Manage your subscription
Administrator Guide
As an Administrator, you are responsible for configuring and maintaining Sandbox Studio for your organisation. This includes setting global policies such as global maximum budget thresholds and cleanup policies. You will also manage integration with AWS, set u...
Account Templates
Guide to create and update lease templates
Step 1: Deploy the AccountPool stack
Install the AccountPool CloudFormation stack in the organisation management account. How to Install this Stack Login to the AWS Management Console using the Organisation Management Account. Navigate to the CloudFormation page. Click Create Stack and sele...
Monitoring the solution
Step 2: Deploy the IDC stack
Install the IDC CloudFormation stack in the organisation management account. How to Install this Stack Login to the AWS Management Console using the Organisation Management Account. Navigate to the CloudFormation page. Click Create Stack and select With ...