--- 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 Instance Scan release notes for upgrades from Zurich to Australia # Combined Instance Scan 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) 3 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 Instance Scan release notes for upgrades from Zurich to Australia This consolidated release note provides ServiceNow customers with key information about upgrading the Instance Scan feature from the Zurich to Australia release families. It covers new features, changes, activation, and important upgrade tasks to help prepare for a seamless transition. Show full answer Show less ## New features * **Scan cancellation (Zurich):** Users can now cancel or abort ongoing scans directly via the scan execution modal or related links. * **Scan queuing (Zurich):** Scans can be lined up in a queue for automatic sequential execution. * **Parallel execution of scans (Australia):** Scans can be executed in parallel, eliminating bottlenecks and significantly reducing completion times. * **New scancheckwriter role (Australia):** Introduces a role with privileges to write checks on the scancheck table, enhancing governance and customization. * **Instance Scan extension for IDE (Australia):** Instance Scan is now accessible from the integrated development environment on the ServiceNow AI Platform, improving development workflow integration. ## Changes * **Coral theme (Zurich):** Coral became the default theme for new portal, web, and mobile experiences, providing a fresh, brand-neutral look with an optional dark theme. * **Scan execution on inactive and base system checks (Australia):** Scans can now include inactive checks by setting `glide.scan.inactiverecords` to true, and base system checks by enabling `glide.scan.basesystemrecords` property, allowing more comprehensive analysis. ## Activation and requirements * **Activation:** Instance Scan is active by default on the ServiceNow AI Platform for both Zurich and Australia releases. * **Additional requirements, browser requirements, accessibility, and localization:** No changes or updates were introduced in these areas between Zurich and Australia releases. ## Key outcomes * Streamlined scanning operations with the ability to cancel scans and queue multiple scans for efficient processing. * Faster scan completion times due to parallel scan execution in Australia. * Enhanced customization and control with the new scancheckwriter role. * Broader scanning coverage by enabling scans on inactive and base system checks. * Improved user experience with updated UI theme and IDE integration. Consolidated page of all release notes for Instance Scan from Zurich to Australia. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Instance Scan 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 Instance Scan to Australia Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-instancescan-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 Instance Scan. {#dfrn3-instancescan-summary__entry__8} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | [Scan cancellation](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=hs-cancel-scan&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Cancel or abort an ongoing scan by either selecting Cancel Scan in the scan execution modal or the Cancel Scan related link in the results record. [Queuing of scans](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=hs-queue-scan&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Leverage the scan queue feature to line up your scans for automatic execution following the current scan. | | Australia | [Parallel execution of scans](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=hs-parallel-scan&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Enable parallel execution of scans instead of sequential processing, eliminating bottlenecks and significantly reducing completion times. [New role to write checks in Instance Scan](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=hs-getting-started&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Experience the new scan_check_writer role that has the privilege to write checks on the scan_check table. [Instance Scan extension for IDE](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=hs-is-ide&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : You can now access Instance Scan from integrated development environment (IDE) on the ServiceNow AI Platform. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Australia, some changes were made to existing Instance Scan features. {#dfrn3-instancescan-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 | [Scan execution of inactive and base system checks](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=hs-sys-properties&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : You can now execute scans on inactive checks by setting the glide.scan.inactive_records property to true. Add and enable glide.scan.base_system_records property to execute scans on base system checks. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Australia, some Instance Scan features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-instancescan-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 Instance Scan features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-instancescan-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Instance Scan. {#dfrn3-instancescan-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | Activation information : Instance Scan is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default. | | Australia | Activation information : Instance Scan is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Instance Scan we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-instancescan-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 Instance Scan we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-instancescan-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 Instance Scan, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-instancescan-summary__entry__50} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for Instance Scan we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-instancescan-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 Instance Scan we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-instancescan-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | * Scan your instance, update set, scoped application, or specific record using specified checks. * Run custom checks against your existing configurations. * Use as a tool in your development operations, release management, as well as pre- and post-upgrades. See [Instance Scan](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=hs-landing-page&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Australia | * Enable parallel scans to streamline processing and reduce completion times. * Experience the new scan_check_writer role to write checks in the Instance Scan table. * Execute scans on inactive and base system records by enabling certain system properties. See [Instance Scan](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=hs-landing-page&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | [ ]