Because the backup instance has no impact on live users, it is best used for any changes or updates to the production instance that should be tested. Changes that are successfully tested on the backup can then be repeated on the production instance in order for them to actually reflect onto the live system.
The backup is also a great resource to allow new internal users who are unfamiliar with the SmartSimple system to learn how to navigateand learn. The backup instance does not send any emails triggered by workflows, but you can review the output results in the In Queue tab of the Message Queue, so it is an excellent environment to safely test workflows.
'''Note:''' Any changes to the data or the structure of the backup instance will be overwritten when the nightly backup executes.