--- sourceDocument: australia Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/delta-zurich-australia Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - australia Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3az bundleId : - delta3az --- # Combined Data Management release notes for upgrades from Zurich to Australia # Combined Data Management release notes for upgrades from Zurich 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 Data Management Release Notes for Upgrades from Zurich to Australia This consolidated release notes document provides a comprehensive summary of new features, changes, deprecations, and important upgrade information for ServiceNow Data Management customers transitioning from the Zurich release to the Australia release. It is designed to help you prepare for the upgrade, understand new capabilities, and manage your data more effectively with the latest tools and enhancements. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * **Data Management Console Enhancements (Zurich to Australia):** * View and monitor data usage at both table and logical table levels, including key tables like Incident, Problem, and Change Request. * Identify tables contributing to significant data growth in attachments, audit records, and journal entries. * Track backlog records and review execution history of data management rules. * **Australia Release New Features:** * **Data Management Rules Wizard:** Simplified creation and management of archive, cleanup, and one-time delete rules directly within the Data Management Console. * **Bulk Restore of Archived Records:** Ability to search and restore archived records in bulk back to live tables, streamlining data recovery processes. * **Object Storage Archiving:** Archive records and attachments stored in a columnar format in external object storage, reducing primary instance storage use and improving query performance for active data. This feature requires RaptorDB Professional V2 and a separate Live Archive subscription. * **Granular Administrative Role:** Introduction of the datamgmttoolsadmin role, allowing administrators to perform essential Data Management tasks without needing full admin privileges, enhancing security and role separation. ## Changes * The Coral theme became the default for new portal, web, and mobile experiences starting in Zurich, offering a modern, brand-neutral look with an optional dark theme to improve readability and reduce eye strain. No further changes were made in Australia regarding themes. ## Deprecations * The Data Usage Visualization Console dashboard was deprecated in the Zurich release in favor of the more comprehensive Data Management Console for monitoring instance data growth. ## Activation and Requirements * Data Management and system archiving are active by default as part of the ServiceNow AI Platform capabilities. * Object storage archiving requires installation of the Live Archive plugin and a separate subscription. * No additional browser or localization requirements were introduced between Zurich and Australia. ## Practical Benefits for ServiceNow Customers * Enhanced visibility into data usage supports proactive management of instance storage and performance. * Improved archiving capabilities reduce storage costs and improve query performance by offloading inactive data. * Streamlined data management workflows with rule wizards and bulk restore features save administrative effort and reduce risk. * Granular admin roles improve security and operational governance by limiting broad admin access. Consolidated page of all release notes for Data Management from Zurich to Australia. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Data Management release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Zurich 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 Data Management to Australia Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-datamanagement-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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 Data Management. {#dfrn3-datamanagement-summary__entry__8} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | [Data Management Console](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=viewing-data-usage&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : View a summary of data usage on your instance and manage the growth of data directly from the Data Management Console. [Monitor data usage at the table level](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=viewing-data-usage&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : View a summary of data usage for an individual table and monitor data usage in associated tables that store attachments, audit records, and journal entries. [View data usage for logical tables](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=viewing-data-usage&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Monitor data usage for logical tables, including the Incident \[incident\], Problem \[problem\], and Change Request \[change_request\] tables. [Identify which tables are driving the most growth in other tables](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=viewing-data-usage&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : View tables contributing the most growth to the tables that store attachments, audit records, and journal entries. [Rule summary](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=viewing-data-usage&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Track the number of records in the backlog and view the execution history of a table's data management rules. | | Australia | [Data Management rules wizard](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=data-management-policies&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Create and manage your archive, cleanup, and one-time delete rules in the Data Management Console. [Restore archive records in bulk](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=t_RestoreArchivedData&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Search for archived records and restore them in bulk to live tables from the Data Management Console. [Archive data in object storage](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=c_ArchiveData&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Store archive records and attachments in columnar format in an object storage outside the primary instance, freeing up primary storage and improving query performance for active data. The object storage is exclusive to RaptorDB Professional V2. [Granular admin role](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=data-management-role-1&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Enable administrators to perform basic Data Management tasks by granting the data_mgmt_tools_admin role instead of the full admin role. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Australia, some changes were made to existing Data Management features. {#dfrn3-datamanagement-summary__entry__14} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Australia, some Data Management features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-datamanagement-summary__entry__20} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Australia, some Data Management features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-datamanagement-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | The Data Usage Visualization Console dashboard has been deprecated in the Zurich release. Instead, you can monitor the growth of data on your instance using the Data Management Console. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Data Management. {#dfrn3-datamanagement-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | Activation information : Data Management is a ServiceNow AI Platform capability that is active by default. | | Australia | Activation information : Data Management and system archiving are ServiceNow AI Platform capabilities that are active by default. The ability to store archive data in object storage is available with the installation of Live Archive, which requires a separate subscription. For details, see [\[Placeholder link text to key install-data-archiving-plugin\]](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=install-data-archiving-plugin&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US). | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Data Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-datamanagement-summary__entry__38} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Browser requirements If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Data Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-datamanagement-summary__entry__44} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Accessibility information Review details on accessibility information for Data Management, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-datamanagement-summary__entry__50} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | Accessibility information : Dark theme : The new Coral theme includes a dark theme option for web and mobile experiences. This option is commonly used to alleviate eye strain and improve readability. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for Data Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-datamanagement-summary__entry__56} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Highlight information If there are specific highlight considerations for Data Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-datamanagement-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | * View insights into storage consumption on your instance and manage data usage in the redesigned Data Management Console. * Monitor data usage in a logical table view. * View data usage for individual tables and their associated tables. * View a summary of the data management rules on a table. See [Data Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=c_DataManagement&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Australia | * Store archive records and attachments in an object storage outside the primary instance. * Create and manage Data Management rules directly from the Data Management Console. * Search for archived records and restore them in bulk. * Enable users to complete administrative tasks in Data Management without the full admin role. See [Data Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=c_DataManagement&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | [ ]