A neutralized database is a non-production database on which several parameters are deactivated. This enables one to carry out tests without the risk of launching specific automated processes that could impact production data (e.g., sending emails to customers). Live access is removed and turned into a testing environment.
Why we need Neutralized Database ?
Any testing database created is a neutralized database:
- testing backup databases
- duplicate databases
- for Odoo.sh: staging and development databases
Which features we should be deactivating to Neutralize Database
Here is a non-exhaustive list of the deactivated features:
- all planned actions (e.g., automatic invoicing of subscriptions, mass mailing, etc.)
- outgoing emails
- bank synchronization
- payment providers
- delivery methods
- IAP tokens
- website visibility (prevent search engines from indexing your site)
Resource : Odoo Docs