--- sourceDocument: australia Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/delta-xanadu-australia Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - australia Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3ax bundleId : - delta3ax --- # Combined Upgrade Center release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia # Combined Upgrade Center release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated October 8, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 4 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of Combined Upgrade Center release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia This consolidated release notes page provides a comprehensive summary of the Upgrade Center features, changes, and important information spanning from the Xanadu release family through to Australia. It is designed to assist ServiceNow customers in preparing for and managing their upgrade processes effectively. Show full answer Show less ## Important Pre- and Post-Upgrade Tasks Before upgrading to Australia, customers should review and complete all recommended pre- and post-upgrade tasks to ensure a smooth transition. The release notes specify that there are no updates or changes requiring special attention in the Upgrade Center for the Australia release itself or for the previous Zurich, Yokohama, and Xanadu releases in this context. ## New Features * **Xanadu**: Introduced UI messages that help manage upgrade risk by categorizing metadata records by severity, and implemented default skipped rules that speed up upgrade processing by automatically retaining high-friction configuration metadata types. * **Yokohama**: Enhanced the upgrade preview experience through new Application Upgrade Preview and Predicted Schema Changes cards, and improved monitoring capabilities for preview processes directly on the Upgrade Preview page. Also introduced the Upgrade Management Console for centralized access to upgrade tools and information. * **Zurich and Australia**: No new features introduced in the Upgrade Center. ## Changes to Existing Features * **Yokohama**: The Upgrade Plan feature was enhanced to allow customers to include or bypass skipped records and customizations when building upgrade plans, facilitating a more seamless upgrade experience. * **Xanadu, Zurich, and Australia**: No changes reported. ## Removed and Deprecated Features No features or functionality were removed or deprecated in the Upgrade Center from Xanadu through Australia. ## Activation and Additional Requirements * Upgrade Center is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default starting from Xanadu and Yokohama releases. * No new activation steps, additional requirements, browser requirements, accessibility updates, or localization considerations were introduced in the examined release families. ## Highlight Information * **Xanadu and Yokohama**: Customers can explore multiple release versions via the Upgrade Preview module to assess upgrade experiences without performing the actual upgrade. They can monitor upgrade status with the Upgrade Monitor module, access past upgrade records in the Upgrade History module, and accelerate upgrades using the Upgrade Plan feature. * **Zurich and Australia**: No new highlight information provided. ## What This Means for ServiceNow Customers Customers upgrading from Xanadu to Australia benefit from improved visibility and control during the upgrade process, including risk management through UI messages, efficiency gains via default skipped rules, and enhanced preview and planning tools. The consolidated notes clarify that the Australia release does not introduce new Upgrade Center updates, making Yokohama and Xanadu the primary releases where significant enhancements were made. Activation is straightforward as the Upgrade Center is enabled by default, and there are no new environmental or browser requirements to consider. Consolidated page of all release notes for Upgrade Center from Xanadu to Australia. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Upgrade Center release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Xanadu to Australia. Tip: If there were no updates for a release notes section in a certain family release, we included a short note for your reference. For example, if a product did not have any updates in Tokyo, the row says "No updates for this release." ## Important information for upgrading Upgrade Center to Australia Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Australia, new features were introduced for Upgrade Center. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-summary__entry__12} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | [UI messages to manage upgrade risk](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=uc-manage-upgrade-risk&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : New UI messages were added to manage metadata records based on the severity of the files. [Default skipped rules](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=uc-default-skipped-rules&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : Reduce upgrade processing time with the new default skipped rules to auto-retain high-friction causing configuration metadata types. | | Yokohama | [Upgrade Preview enhancements](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=uc-preview-module&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Enhance your upgrade preview experience with the new Application Upgrade Preview and Predicted Schema Changes cards. You can also monitor the status of the preview process from the Upgrade Preview page. [Upgrade Management Console experience](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-landing-page&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Use the new Upgrade Management Console experience to access all the relevant information and tools required for a cohesive upgrade on your instance. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Australia, some changes were made to existing Upgrade Center features. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-summary__entry__22} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | [Upgrade Plan enhancements](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=uc-upgrade-plan&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Experience a seamless upgrade on your instance with the Upgrade Plan, offering the option to either include or bypass skipped records and customizations during its building. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Australia, some Upgrade Center features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Australia, some Upgrade Center features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Upgrade Center. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-summary__entry__52} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | Upgrade Center is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default. | | Yokohama | Activation information : Upgrade Center is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Upgrade Center we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Browser requirements If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Upgrade Center we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-summary__entry__72} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Accessibility information Review details on accessibility information for Upgrade Center, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-summary__entry__82} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for Upgrade Center we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-summary__entry__92} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Highlight information If there are specific highlight considerations for Upgrade Center we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-summary__entry__102} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | * Explore the different release versions available to you in the Upgrade Preview module. * Gain insights about the upgrade experience without actually upgrading your instance. * Monitor the status of any ongoing upgrade and view the summary of your latest upgrade in the Upgrade Monitor module. * View all your past upgrades in the Upgrade History module. * Accelerate your upgrades using the Upgrade Plan feature. See [Upgrade Center](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=uc-landing-page&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Yokohama | * Explore the different release versions available to you in the Upgrade Preview module. * Use the Upgrade Preview module to gain insights about the upgrade experience without actually upgrading your instance. * Monitor the status of any ongoing upgrade and view the summary of your latest upgrade in the Upgrade Monitor module. * View all your past upgrades in the Upgrade History module. * Accelerate your upgrades using the Upgrade Plan feature. See [Upgrade Center](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=uc-landing-page&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ]