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# Exploring Upgrade Management

# Exploring Upgrade Management {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Utilize Upgrade Management to gain a comprehensive understanding of your upgrade process and make informed decisions.

## Upgrade Management overview {#um-explore__section_zfc_crk_fdc}

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| [Upgrade Management summary![Upgrade Management summary.]()Access all the relevant information and tools required for your upgrade](bxXjt0oOj1JEeu4MTRz8xg "Utilize the Upgrade Management store application to access all pertinent information and tools for your upgrade.") | [Upgrade Management guided tour![Upgrade Management guided tour.]() Simplify your upgrade process with the guided setup](6f7GfR2qZmvf_gyEA3ENAw "Upgrade your instance effortlessly with the guided process.") |
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| Option | Steps |
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| Using left navigation | 1. Navigate to AllAdmin CenterUpgrade Management. 2. Select one of the sections or tool tiles for more information. {#um-explore__ol_wjd_4cs_4dc} |
| Using Admin tab option | 1. Navigate to AdminUpgrade Management. 2. Select one of the sections or tool tiles for more information. {#um-explore__ol_xjd_4cs_4dc} |
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## Upgrade Management users {#um-explore__cf-exploring-parent-users}

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| User | Description |
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| System administrator \[admin\] | The system administrator user accesses all tables, tools and information within Upgrade Management Console on your instance. |
[Table 1. Users]

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## Upgrade Management benefits {#um-explore__section_b3z_nm2_bbc}

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| Benefit | Feature | Users |
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| One-stop shop experience for all relevant information for an upgrade | [Upgrade Management summary](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/bxXjt0oOj1JEeu4MTRz8xg "Utilize the Upgrade Management store application to access all pertinent information and tools for your upgrade.") | System administrator |
| Unfettered access to all tools required for your instance upgrade | [Upgrade Management tools](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/4C6xA0MOsh28owG8HpYSiA "Access all the necessary tools you might require for a seamless upgrade experience on your instance.") | System administrator |
| Guided setup process for your instance upgrade | [Access guided setup for Upgrade Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/XebOPQwYamZCqt2N2qJ~AQ "Follow the guided setup steps to experience the seamless upgrade on your instance.") | System administrator |
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## What to explore next {#um-explore__cf-exploring-parent-links}

To learn more about using Upgrade Management, see:

* [Using Upgrade Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/y594t9zBwPushNoqgk6gMA "Use the Upgrade Management experience to access all the tools, information, and guided setup for a smooth upgrade on your instance.")
* [Administering Upgrade Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/qJfY_3hWlMyxmDNB1OxtDw#um-administer "The Administration module contains information about managing upgrade risks.")
* [Upgrade Management references](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/N~y_AVxHE1_EepXD_OFR_A "Find all the miscellaneous information about Upgrade Management in this section.")
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