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The sales Operations team at AWS Computing deletes accounts for a variety of a reasons. The sales ops director is worried that the Sales team may delete accounts that sales reps are actively selling into.
Now should the app builder keep accounts with open opportunities from being deleted?
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Cherry
11 months ago
Not sure if removing permissions is the best approach... what if they need to delete old accounts?
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Shad
11 months ago
Wait, can we really just remove the delete button? Seems extreme.
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William
12 months ago
A validation rule might be too easy to bypass.
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Maybelle
12 months ago
I agree, can't risk losing active accounts!
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Vashti
1 year ago
Definitely should create an Apex Trigger to prevent deletions.
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Jimmie
1 year ago
I feel like removing delete permissions could be the safest route, but it might limit the sales reps' flexibility in managing their accounts.
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Hobert
1 year ago
Removing the delete button sounds like a straightforward solution, but I wonder if that might frustrate the sales team too much.
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Robt
1 year ago
I remember practicing with validation rules, and they seem like a good way to prevent deletions if there are open opportunities.
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Boris
1 year ago
I think creating an Apex Trigger could be a solid option, but I'm not entirely sure how to implement it correctly.
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Mayra
1 year ago
I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. The Apex Trigger is definitely the way to go - it'll give you the most control and flexibility to handle this scenario.
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Carmen
1 year ago
Ah, this is a tricky one. I'm not super familiar with Apex Triggers, so I'm a bit hesitant to go with that option. The validation rule or removing the delete button might be safer bets for me.
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Kattie
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got it. The key here is to prevent the accounts with open opportunities from being deleted, so the Apex Trigger or the validation rule would both work. I'm leaning towards the validation rule since it's a bit simpler.
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Mable
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I'm trying to decide between the Apex Trigger and the validation rule. I'll need to think it through a bit more.
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Alisha
1 year ago
This seems like a pretty straightforward question. I'd go with option A - creating an Apex Trigger to prevent accounts with open opportunities from being deleted.
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Starr
1 year ago
I'm pretty confident I know the answer to this one. The "aggregate 192.168.0.0/16" command will cause a single route for the 192.168.0.0/16 prefix to be advertised, which covers the two more specific loopback prefixes. So I think the correct answer is A.
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Marquetta
1 year ago
I remember in class we discussed its performance capabilities, but I'm struggling to recall if it's more about gigabit speeds or something else.
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Malcom
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by the different Broker VM setups mentioned. I'll need to review my notes to make sure I understand the differences between them.
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samuel
2 years ago
Salesforce why delete vs deactivate validation rules is an important consideration for admins. Deleting a validation rule removes it permanently, which can impact historical data or functionality, while deactivating allows flexibility to reuse or review it later without losing its configuration! Its my opinion.
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Tonja
2 years ago
Haha, why not just disable the sales reps' computers altogether? That'll really keep them from deleting accounts. Gotta love those creative solutions!
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Slyvia
2 years ago
B) Create a validation rule on the Account object.
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Galen
2 years ago
Haha, that's one way to prevent accidental deletions!
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Rosita
2 years ago
A) Create an Apex Trigger on the Account object
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Daron
2 years ago
Removing the delete button or permission is a band-aid solution. What if the sales reps need to delete accounts for other legitimate reasons? A more flexible approach is needed.
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Georgeanna
2 years ago
B) Create a validation rule on the Account object.
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Earleen
2 years ago
A) Create an Apex Trigger on the Account object
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Glendora
2 years ago
B) Create a validation rule on the Account object.
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Sina
2 years ago
A) Create an Apex Trigger on the Account object
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Cortney
2 years ago
That could work too, but I think creating a validation rule is simpler and less risky.
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Nicholle
2 years ago
But wouldn't removing the Delete permission from the Sales Rep profile be a more effective solution?
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Ailene
2 years ago
I think option B is the way to go. Validation rules are easier to maintain than triggers, and they'll get the job done just as well.
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Alecia
2 years ago
D) Remove the Delete permission from the Sales Rep profile.
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Demetra
2 years ago
I agree, validation rules are easier to maintain.
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Una
2 years ago
B) Create a validation rule on the Account object.
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Isreal
2 years ago
A) Create an Apex Trigger on the Account object
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Pearly
3 years ago
A trigger seems like the best way to prevent account deletion with open opportunities. Validation rules can work, but a trigger would be more robust.
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Jennifer
3 years ago
I agree with a validation rule would prevent accounts with open opportunities from being deleted.
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Cortney
3 years ago
I think we should create a validation rule on the Account object.
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Dominque
3 years ago
I don't know, I kind of like the idea of removing the delete button. That way, there's no confusion or accidental deletions. It's a simple and foolproof solution.
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Bette
3 years ago
Removing the delete button or the delete permission might be a bit heavy-handed, don't you think? That could really hamper the Sales team's workflow.
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Jordan
3 years ago
Yeah, you make a good point. A validation rule could give us more control and let the Sales team delete accounts in certain circumstances, like if there are no open opportunities.
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Lorrie
2 years ago
I agree, a validation rule would give us more flexibility.
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Lorrie
2 years ago
B) Create a validation rule on the Account object.
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Lorrie
3 years ago
That could work, but it might be a bit too complex.
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Lorrie
3 years ago
A) Create an Apex Trigger on the Account object
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Janine
3 years ago
But what if the Sales team needs to delete accounts for other valid reasons? Option B, a validation rule, might be a bit more flexible and allow for some exceptions.
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Lorenza
3 years ago
I think option A is the way to go. An Apex Trigger on the Account object would be the most effective way to prevent those accounts from being deleted. It's a direct solution to the problem.
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Ming
3 years ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. We definitely don't want the Sales team accidentally deleting accounts with open opportunities. That could really mess things up for the business.