Refreshing non-production environments in Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations has always been a balancing act. You need up-to-date data to test accurately—but moving a copy of production comes with risk, overhead, and days of manual configuration.
Clone Commander was built to remove that burden.
Designed for organizations managing multiple D365 environments—dev, test, UAT, or sandbox—Clone Commander automates the restoration process with precision, security, and flexibility.
The Problem: Manual Restores Aren’t Scalable
Every Dynamics 365 deployment includes a mix of production and non-production environments. Each time you refresh from production, you’re forced to:
· Clean out or obfuscate sensitive data like mobile numbers or banking details
· Disable or reroute live integrations so test environments don’t trigger real-world transactions
· Adjust user roles, permissions, or environment-specific settings
· Complete lengthy checklists—often with high stakes and no automation
Miss a step? You risk corrupted data, security breaches, or production entanglements.As a result, many IT teams avoid refreshing altogether unless absolutely necessary.
The Solution: Clone Commander
Clone Commander transforms D365 restore operations from risky manual work into a repeatable, automated workflow.
Smart Configuration Engine
Create custom scripts—called configurations—that execute automatically during a restore. Each configuration contains one or more steps: actions like scrambling fields, updating URLs, or reassigning roles. You define what happens and when.
Recipes That Run Themselves
Mark configurations to run at startup, ensuring your rules are applied immediately after the restore—before the environment is even fully live. That means no one can access real data before it’s been scrubbed or replaced.
Built-In Data Protection
Use functions like randomize, substitute, and concatenate to mask sensitive data—down to specific fields like phone numbers or email addresses. For example, you can randomize mobile phone numbers to protect customer data while keeping test records intact.
Validate Before You Commit
Clone Commander allows you to validate your configurations before running them—testing logic against your data without committing changes. Errors are logged with clear messages, helping teams fine-tune conditions (like focusing only on mobile numbers) before going live.
Production-Aware Controls
To protect production environments, Clone Commander requires explicit tagging of production vs. non-production systems. Rules won’t execute unless the environment is configured correctly—preventing accidental damage where it matters most.
Reusable Across Environments
Once a configuration is tested and validated, export it as an XML file and import it into production. That way, every future restore includes the latest trusted cleanup logic—no rewriting or revalidating needed.
Who It’s For
CloneCommander is for any team responsible for Dynamics 365 lifecycle management:
· Developers who need realistic data in safe environments
· IT teams who want to streamline and secure restore operations
· Security officers protecting PII from offshore or third-party users
· Consultants delivering clean, reliable D365implementations
Already in use across finance, operations, and CRM projects, Clone Commander is a game-changer for teams who value speed, control, and security.
Now Available on AppSource
CloneCommander is listed on Microsoft AppSource, ready for deployment in your D365 environment. Cut down restore prep from days to minutes. Automate your compliance checks. Eliminate risky manual steps.
