--- sourceDocument: australia Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/delta-yokohama-australia Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - australia Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3ay bundleId : - delta3ay --- # Combined Upgrade Console release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Australia # Combined Upgrade Console release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Australia {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated October 8, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 5 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 Console release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Australia This consolidated release notes page provides ServiceNow customers with detailed information on upgrading the Upgrade Console from the Yokohama release through Zurich to the Australia release. It highlights new features, changes, deprecations, and important upgrade tasks to ensure a smooth transition. The notes emphasize enhancements applicable to both production and sub-production instances and provide guidance on activation and access to Upgrade Console capabilities. Show full answer Show less ## Important Information for Upgrading to Australia Before upgrading, customers should review and complete pre- and post-upgrade tasks to ensure a successful upgrade process. The upgrade path includes enhancements and new features introduced mainly during the Zurich and Australia releases, while Yokohama had no updates. ## New Features * **Upgrade Planning:** In Zurich, a new step allows selecting or creating an upgrade plan for both production and sub-production instances. * **Preview Application Upgrades:** Enhanced functionalities provide a seamless upgrade experience by improving the preview step. * **Store Application Upgrades:** Post-upgrade activities now include a "Sync Now" option to update installed application lists reflecting manual changes. * **Access Improvements:** Upgrade Console is now accessible via the Admin menu under Admin Home for easier navigation. * **Guided Upgrade Workflow:** Structured, phased upgrade processes are available for both sub-production (three phases) and production instances (four phases) to facilitate smooth upgrades. * **Bulk Application Update Console:** Introduced in Australia to enable reviewing, selecting, and updating multiple applications simultaneously, reducing manual effort. * **Application Version Compatibility:** Now supported in Australia through the Now Assist suite, which auto-updates related applications to compatible versions during upgrades. * **ATF Troubleshooting Agent Access:** Available in Australia from the post-upgrade activities on non-production instances to help troubleshoot failed Automated Test Framework tests. ## Changes * **Coral Theme:** Zurich introduced Coral as the default theme for new portals, web, and mobile experiences, offering a modern look with brand-neutral illustrations and a dark theme option. * **Guided Upgrade Access:** In addition to the Guided upgrade tab, users can resume ongoing upgrades via a new "Resume upgrade" option. ## Deprecations and Removals No features or functionality were removed or deprecated in the Australia release. The only change noted was in Zurich, where the "Ready your environment" pre-upgrade step for production instances was removed. ## Activation and Access Upgrade Console is an AI Platform feature active by default across releases and is available in the ServiceNow Store. Customers can access Upgrade Console through the Admin menu and leverage guided upgrade workflows to streamline their upgrade tasks. ## Additional Notes * No additional requirements, browser requirements, accessibility, or localization changes were introduced between Yokohama and Australia. * Customers should utilize the new and enhanced features to enable smooth upgrade experiences on both production and sub-production instances. Consolidated page of all release notes for Upgrade Console from Yokohama to Australia. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Upgrade Console release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Yokohama 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 Console to Australia Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-upgradeconsole-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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 Console. {#dfrn3-upgradeconsole-summary__entry__10} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | [Additional step in pre-upgrade activities](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-pre-upgrade-activities&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : You an now choose an upgrade plan in the Choose an upgrade plan step by either selecting an existing plan or by creating a new plan. This new step is applicable for both production and sub-production instances. [Enhanced functionalities in the Preview application upgrades step](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-pre-upgrade-activities&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Experience the new functionalities within the Preview application upgrades step for a seamless upgrade experience on your instance. These new functionalities are applicable for both production and sub-production instances. [Enhanced capabilities in the Store application upgrades step](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-post-upgrade-activities&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Review the Store application upgrades step in the post-upgrade activities for updated information in the App updates and Upgrade store applications sections. You can also use the new Sync Now option to update the list of installed applications that were either added or upgraded outside the upgrade process. [Additional way to access Upgrade Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-guided-tour-implement&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : You can now access Upgrade Console through the Admin menu by selecting Admin Home, and then selecting the Upgrade Console link. [Guided upgrade on sub-production instance](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-guided-tour-implement&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Upgrade your sub-production instance to facilitate a seamless and successful transition. This process is structured into three pivotal phases: Pre-upgrade, Instance upgrade, and Post-upgrade tasks. [Guided upgrade on production instance](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-guided-tour-implement-prod&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Elevate your upgrade experience within your production instance by meticulously completing each stage of the transition. This comprehensive process encompasses four crucial phases: Select upgrade, Pre-upgrade, Instance upgrade, and Post-upgrade tasks, all designed for a successful upgrade experience. | | Australia | [Bulk application update console](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um_bulk_app_update_desc&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Review, select, and update multiple applications from a single console, reducing the effort of managing application updates individually. [App version compatibility support](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-pre-upgrade-activities&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Update the Now Assist suite to manage application version compatibility by automatically updating all related applications to compatible versions when you upgrade an application in the compatibility matrix. [ATF Troubleshooting agent access](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-post-upgrade-activities&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : You can now troubleshoot failed tests by accessing the ATF troubleshooting agent from the Conduct post-testing step in the post-upgrade activities of a non-production instance. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Australia, some changes were made to existing Upgrade Console features. {#dfrn3-upgradeconsole-summary__entry__18} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Coral theme : Coral is now the default theme for new portal, web, and mobile experiences with Next Experience or Core UI enabled. This theme provides a fresh look and feel, featuring brand-neutral illustrations to enhance your user experience. A dark theme option is available for web and mobile experiences. [Updated access to Guided upgrade](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-guided-tour-implement&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Apart from the Guided upgrade tab option, you can also access Guided upgrade by selecting Resume upgrade if there is an ongoing upgrade in the instance. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Australia, some Upgrade Console features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-upgradeconsole-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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 Console features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-upgradeconsole-summary__entry__34} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | * Removed the Ready your environment step in the pre-upgrade activities on a production instance. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Upgrade Console. {#dfrn3-upgradeconsole-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Activation information : Upgrade Console is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default. Important: Upgrade Console is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | | Australia | Activation information : Upgrade Console is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default. Important: Upgrade Console is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Upgrade Console we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-upgradeconsole-summary__entry__50} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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 Console we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-upgradeconsole-summary__entry__58} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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 Console, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-upgradeconsole-summary__entry__66} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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 Console we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-upgradeconsole-summary__entry__74} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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 Console we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-upgradeconsole-summary__entry__82} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | * Enable a smooth upgrade experience on your production and sub-production instances by completing essential tasks before, during, and after the instance upgrade. * Access Upgrade Console and Guided upgrade by experiencing the new and updated options. See [Upgrade Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-landing-page&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Australia | * Access the ATF troubleshooting agent directly from the Upgrade console. * Manage your application version compatibility by updating the Now Assist suite. See [Upgrade Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-landing-page&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | [ ]