Property reference

glide.upgrade.plan.instance_type

The glide.upgrade.plan.instance_type property determines whether an instance functions as a consumer or a builder of upgrade plans. This setting is crucial for managing upgrade processes, as a consumer can only install published plans, while a builder can create them.

Default: Consumer Type: choice list Application: Global

Key questions about this property

The answers below summarize the purpose, scope, default effect, and review scenarios for this property.

What does it do? It configures the instance type for upgrade plans, allowing it to either consume published plans or build new ones, with the default setting as consumer.
What area does it affect? Upgrade Management
What does the default mean? The default value is "Consumer", which is the baseline setting used unless it is changed.
When should you review it? Review this property when setting up or modifying upgrade plans, especially for development instances.

Out of the box property record

Raw metadata from the property record.

Property name glide.upgrade.plan.instance_type
Sys ID fff2c8fbc721011073170500a2c26010
Type choice list
Application Global
Default value Consumer
Description The instance must be configured either as a consumer or a builder of the upgrade plan. By default, the instance is configured as a consumer and can install and use published upgrade plans. You are not allowed to change the instance from builder to consumer once the upgrade plan is built. It is recommended to configure your dev instance as your builder instance.
Updated 2024-05-25 04:32:23

Sources

Official references and nearby text excerpts where this property appears.

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... this property is absent, the system adds all active admin users as members. Upgrade Plan Properties Field / Element Description Queries about the type of instance the user is configured. glide.upgrade.plan.instance_type You must configure the instance either as a builder or a consumer. You must build the upgrade plan on a builder instance and implement it on a consumer instance. Upgrade ...