Service Catalog

  • Release version: Xanadu
  • Updated August 1, 2024
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    Summary of Service Catalog

    The ServiceNow® Service Catalog application enables you to create customizable service catalogs that offer your customers self-service options to request various service and product offerings. It allows you to design portals tailored for requesters and standardize request fulfillment processes to maintain accuracy and availability of catalog items.

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    Key Features

    • Catalog Customization: Customize portals and create catalogs with categorized service and product offerings.
    • Catalog Builder Setup: Configure the catalog item creation process efficiently using the Catalog Builder.
    • Service Catalog Wizards: Create multi-step, wizard-like experiences for complex or extensive input requirements, enhancing the requester’s experience with contextual help.
    • Catalog Item Templates: Predefine values and restrictions for attributes such as catalogs, categories, variable types, and portal settings to streamline catalog item creation and editing.
    • Integration: Seamlessly integrate Service Catalog with other ServiceNow applications like Service Portal, Employee Center, Now Mobile, and Virtual Agent for a unified user experience.
    • Debugging Tools: Diagnose issues related to user criteria, UI customizations, variable actions, and performance to ensure smooth catalog operation.

    Configuration and Roles

    Users with the Catalog Administrator role (catalogadmin) have the authority to configure and manage the Service Catalog, including setting up categories, scoping, request fulfillment, and security settings.

    Support and Resources

    Leverage available resources such as developer documentation, community forums, known error articles, and Customer Service and Support for troubleshooting and guidance.

    Use the ServiceNow® Service Catalog application to create service catalogs that provide your customers with self-service opportunities. Customize portals where your customers can request catalog items such as service and product offerings. You can also standardize request fulfillment to ensure the accuracy and availability of the items in the catalogs.

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