For ensuring that the security settings on the Opportunity object are appropriately replicated in the CRM Analytics environment, running the Sharing Inheritance Coverage Assessment is an effective strategy. Here’s why:

Assessment of Inheritance Feasibility: This tool assesses whether sharing rules on the Opportunity object can be effectively inherited in the analytics environment, ensuring that the organization-wide defaults and role hierarchy are maintained.

Identification of Limitations: The assessment will identify any potential issues or limitations with inheriting sharing settings due to the large number of records (up to 20,000 for the VP of Sales), providing clear insights on how to proceed.

Guided Decision Making: Based on the outcome of the assessment, the consultant can make informed decisions about whether to directly inherit sharing or consider alternative strategies like flattening the role hierarchy or using security predicates.