--- 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 Operational Technology Discovery release notes for upgrades from Zurich to Australia # Combined Operational Technology Discovery release notes for upgrades from Zurich to Australia {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated November 5, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 6 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 Operational Technology Discovery release notes for upgrades from Zurich to Australia This consolidated guide assists ServiceNow customers in preparing for the upgrade of Operational Technology (OT) Discovery from the Zurich release to Australia. It highlights new features, changes, deprecations, and important upgrade tasks for a smooth transition. The document ensures you understand what to expect and how to effectively leverage OT Discovery capabilities in the Australia release. Show full answer Show less ## New Features * **Consistent User Experience:** The Discovery Console for OT offers a unified interface providing access to assets, auto queries, variable sets, sensors, and sites, streamlining OT environment management. * **Service Graph Connector Integration:** The Console API supports communication with the Service Graph Connector, enabling ingestion of OT discovery data into the ServiceNow CMDB. * **Automatic Asset Queries:** Scheduled automatic asset queries are classified as Simplified or Advanced, improving discovery efficiency. * **Credential Management:** Console Variable sets allow site-level credential setup and management for asset queries. * **OT Environment Parameters:** Define OT network scope by creating sites, associating network zones and ranges, and excluding assets via ignore ranges. * **Component Monitoring:** Monitor and manage Discovery Sensor for OT and OT Discovery Collector configuration and health directly from the Console. * **Backup Capability:** Create backup ZIP files containing restore data, configuration, and logs for disaster recovery support. * **Containerized Packages:** Download containerized Console and Collector packages to facilitate air-gapped network installations. * **Certificate Generation:** Download a Console Certificate Bundle (.ZIP) to secure communications with encrypted certificates. * **Microsoft Entra ID Integration:** Enable secure login to the Console using organizational Microsoft Entra ID credentials, eliminating separate password management and improving enterprise identity alignment. ## Changes * **Appliance Management UI:** The Appliances page now displays individual Sensors and Collectors with status, location, component type, endpoint, and CPU usage, with detailed views accessible per appliance. * **Host Status Filtering:** Scan Results include a Host Status filter (Up/Down) derived from raw Nmap scan data to refine query results. * **Installation Requirements:** The Discovery Console for OT now requires .NET 10, an update from the previous .NET 8 dependency. ## Deprecations Starting with the Australia release, Operational Technology Discovery is being prepared for future deprecation. It will be hidden and unavailable for new installations but will continue to receive support. Customers should plan accordingly and review the deprecation process for further guidance. ## Activation and Installation * Install Operational Technology Discovery applications from the ServiceNow Store or via the Service Graph Connector for ServiceNow OT Discovery Guided Setup page. * Service Graph Connector installation is a prerequisite before installing Discovery Console, Discovery Sensor, and Discovery Collector. * Activation information and cumulative release notes are available in the ServiceNow Store. ## Key Outcomes for ServiceNow Customers * Enhanced and consistent OT environment visibility through the Discovery Console. * Improved data ingestion and CMDB integration using the Service Graph Connector. * Automated and flexible asset discovery with scheduled queries and credential management. * Improved operational resilience via backup and secure certificate management. * Streamlined user authentication with Microsoft Entra ID integration. * A modernized appliance management interface for better monitoring. * Awareness of upcoming deprecation to inform upgrade and migration planning. Consolidated page of all release notes for Operational Technology Discovery from Zurich to Australia. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Operational Technology Discovery 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 Operational Technology Discovery to Australia Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-operationaltechnologydiscovery-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 Operational Technology Discovery. {#dfrn3-operationaltechnologydiscovery-summary__entry__8} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | Consistent experience : With the Discovery Console for OT interface, the user has a consistent experience across the application. The Console Home page provides easy access to your assets, auto queries, variable sets, sensors, and sites Communicates with Service Graph Connector for ServiceNow OT Discovery : The Console API has mechanisms to communicate with the Service Graph Connector for ServiceNow OT Discovery and can ingest the data from the Console into the ServiceNow CMDB. Automatic asset queries : The Auto Query functionality provides automatic asset queries for the Discovery Console for OT in a scheduled fashion The auto queries are classified into Simplified and Advanced. Auto Query credentials to access Sites : With the Console Variable sets, the user can setup required credentials and manage them per site level. Create OT environment parameters : You can create sites, associate Network zones and ranges to define scope of your OT network for discovery to query. You can create ignore ranges as well and select assets that must be excluded from a query. Additional OT Components : You can monitor and manage the configuration and health of the Discovery Sensor for OT and OT Discovery Collector used for discovery purposes from the Discovery Console for OT. | | Australia | [Create a backup for the Console](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=create-console-backup-concept&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : To support disaster recovery, the Discovery Console for OT generates backup files containing restore data, configuration, and logs. [Install containerized OT Discovery packages](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=install-containerized-ot-discovery-packages&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Containerized versions of the Console and the Collector are available to download from the OT Discovery Downloads page. For more information, see [Air-gapped networks and OT Discovery installation](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=air-gapped-networks-installation&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US). [Generate a certificate](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=generate-new-certificate-discovery-for-ot&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : You can now select the link Download Console Certificate Bundle (.ZIP). The bundle contains the Console certificate and the web browser certificate. These certificates establish trust between these applications and confirm their communications are secure and encrypted. [Set up Microsoft Entra ID](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=users-entra-id-setup&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : The Entra ID integration enables you to log in to the Console using your organization's Microsoft Entra ID cloud identity access management (IAM) credentials. This eliminates managing separate usernames and passwords within the application. This integration supports secure authentication using Microsoft Entra ID, improving the user experience and aligning with enterprise identity management practices. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Australia, some changes were made to existing Operational Technology Discovery features. {#dfrn3-operationaltechnologydiscovery-summary__entry__14} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | [Edit an Appliance](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=edit-an-appliance&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Navigate to the Appliances page where the individual Sensors and Collectors with their status and location are displayed. The page displays the component type, its endpoint, and CPU usage. Select the appliance name to see its details and additional settings. [Filter for Host Status](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=results-filter-host-status&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : In the Scan Results filtering types, the Host Status helps you view query results based on whether the queried host was Up or Down. This filter is derived from the Nmap XML status field inside the Raw scan output. [Requirements for Discovery Console for OT installation](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=reqs-ot-console-installation&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : The required dependency version changed from .NET 8 to .NET 10. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Australia, some Operational Technology Discovery features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-operationaltechnologydiscovery-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 Operational Technology Discovery features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-operationaltechnologydiscovery-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | Starting with the Australia release, Operational Technology Discovery is being prepared for future deprecation. It will be hidden and no longer available for installation but will continue to be supported. For more information, see the [Deprecation Process \[KB0867184\]](https://hi.service-now.com/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB0867184) article in the Now Support Knowledge Base. * Service Graph Connector for ServiceNow OT Discovery (com.sn_otdiscsgc) * Discovery Console * Discovery Sensor * Discovery Collector | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Operational Technology Discovery. {#dfrn3-operationaltechnologydiscovery-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | Activation information : Install Operational Technology Discovery by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store. Visit the [ServiceNow Store](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/home) to view all the available apps, and for information about submitting requests to the store. For cumulative release notes information for all released apps, see the [ServiceNow Store version history release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/bundle/store-release-notes/page/release-notes/store/sn-store-release-notes.html). Important: Operational Technology Discovery is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | | Australia | Activation information : Install the following Operational Technology Discovery applications using the Service Graph Connector for ServiceNow OT Discovery Guided Setup page. You must install the Service Graph Connector for ServiceNow OT Discovery before installing the following applications: * Discovery Console * Discovery Sensor * Discovery Collector Install Operational Technology Discovery by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store. Visit the [ServiceNow Store](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/home) to view all the available apps, and for information about submitting requests to the store. For cumulative release notes information for all released apps, see the [ServiceNow Store version history release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/bundle/store-release-notes/page/release-notes/store/sn-store-release-notes.html). Note: Operational Technology Discovery 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 Operational Technology Discovery we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-operationaltechnologydiscovery-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 Operational Technology Discovery we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-operationaltechnologydiscovery-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 Operational Technology Discovery, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-operationaltechnologydiscovery-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 Operational Technology Discovery we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-operationaltechnologydiscovery-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 Operational Technology Discovery we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-operationaltechnologydiscovery-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | * The Discovery Console for OT provides situational awareness of your OT environment. This awareness starts at the HumanMachine Interface (HMI Purdue Reference Model Levels 2 and 3) and goes down to the field devices (Level 0) through the Console Network and Sensors. * The Discovery Sensor for OT executes the discovery of devices and creates the OT environment of device inventory. * The Service Graph Connector for ServiceNow OT Discovery imports data from a connected OT environment and leverages the Integration Hub ETL framework to import CMDB. * TheOT Discovery Collector delivers native OT protocol support without requiring any appliance, making it fast to implement and easy to scale. | | Australia | Important: Operational Technology Discovery is being prepared for future deprecation. For more information, see the "Deprecated in this release" section of these release notes. * Create a backup ZIP file of the Console database from the Console web interface. * Use Entra ID integration to log in to the Console with your organization's Microsoft Entra ID. * Use the updated Console UI for an enhanced Appliances page. * Identify open ports using the enhanced Open Port section of the Assets page. For more information, see [Operational Technology Discovery](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=operational-technology-discovery-landing&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US). | [ ]