--- sourceDocument: Australia Workflow Data Fabric sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/integrate-applications Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - Australia Workflow Data Fabric ft:clusterId : - crint bundleId : - crint workflow : - Creator --- # Configure # Configuring Workflow Data Fabric Home {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated March 12, 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 Configuring Workflow Data Fabric Home Workflow Data Fabric Home enables ServiceNow customers to integrate data from multiple sources, unify it into a consistent structure, and make it accessible across user interfaces, workflows, Generative AI, agents, and business processes. This integration enhances data management and utilization within your ServiceNow environment. Show full answer Show less ## Setup Options There are three progressive setup options for Workflow Data Fabric, each adding more capabilities: * **Option 1: Connect Hub** -- Ideal for centrally managing connections to external systems used in Flow Designer and integrations without metadata cataloging or governed data contracts. Enables connection management, credential handling, steward access, and guided discovery via ServiceNow Otto. * **Option 2: ServiceNow Data Catalog and Connect Hub** -- Adds a full discovery and metadata management experience, including browsing cataloged assets, viewing data lineage, assessing trust, and configuring metadata collectors. Suitable if you need metadata insights but not yet reusable Data Products. * **Option 3: Data Products, ServiceNow Data Catalog, and Connect Hub** -- Provides the complete Workflow Data Fabric lifecycle. Includes all features from Option 2 plus authoring Data Interfaces and Data Products, publishing governed data contracts, and enabling consumption of data through Data Products in workflows, analytics, and AI. Each setup builds on the previous; you can start smaller and extend later by installing the next application in the sequence. ## Installation Guidelines * Always begin by installing one of the three top-level applications: **Connect Hub (snwdfconnecthub)** , **ServiceNow Data Catalog (sndcgcore)** , or **Data Products (sndataproduct)**. These automatically install required dependencies. * Avoid installing sub-applications individually, as this causes errors. * Additional supporting applications such as Zero Copy Connectors and Workflow Data Fabric Credits are installed automatically with the selected top-level application. ## Configuration Steps * Configure the **ServiceNow Otto for Workflow Data Fabric (snnowassistwdf)** plugin to enable AI agent capabilities by creating a ServiceNow Product Documentation connector and activating flow generation skills. * Assign appropriate Workflow Data Fabric roles to users to control access to features, capabilities, and data within Workflow Data Fabric Home. ## Key Outcomes * Centralized management of external system connections with secure credential and access handling. * Comprehensive metadata discovery, cataloging, lineage tracking, and trust evaluation for your enterprise data assets. * End-to-end data governance and lifecycle management through stable, governed contracts enabling consistent, reusable Data Products. * Enhanced data availability and usability across ServiceNow workflows, user interfaces, AI, and analytics. Install Workflow Data Fabric Home and supporting applications to integrate data from multiple sources, unify it into a consistent structure, and make it available across UI, workflows, GenAI, agents, and processes. ## Choose your setup {#configuring-workflow-data-fabric__cf-choose-setup} Workflow Data Fabric supports three setup options. Each option adds capabilities on top of the previous one, so choose the option that matches the outcomes you need. You can extend a smaller setup later by installing the next application in the sequence. {#configuring-workflow-data-fabric__table_setup-comparison__entry__3} | Setup option | Best for | Capabilities enabled | |-|-|-| | Option 1: Connect Hub | When you want to centrally manage connections to external systems for use in Flow Designer, spokes, and other integration contexts --- without cataloging metadata or publishing governed data contracts. | Create and manage connections, manage credentials, grant steward access, and use ServiceNow Otto for Workflow Data Fabric (WDF) for guided discovery. | | Option 2: ServiceNow Data Catalog and Connect Hub | When you want a full discovery and metadata experience --- browse cataloged assets, view lineage, and evaluate trust --- without packaging data into reusable Data Products. | Everything in Option 1, plus configure metadata collectors, populate the Data Catalog with discovered assets, view lineage and impact, and browse the catalog. | | Option 3: Data Products, ServiceNow Data Catalog, and Connect Hub | When you want the full end-to-end Workflow Data Fabric lifecycle --- connect, understand, govern, and act on data through stable contracts. | Everything in Option 2, plus author Data Interfaces and Data Products, publish governed contracts, and enable workflows, analytics, and AI to consume data through Data Products. | [Table 1. Setup options for Workflow Data Fabric] {#configuring-workflow-data-fabric__table_setup-comparison} Note: Begin every setup by installing one of the three top-level applications: Connect Hub (sn_wdf_connect_hub), ServiceNow Data Catalog, or Data Products (sn_data_product). Each top-level application pulls in its required dependencies automatically. Installing individual sub-applications directly (for example, sn_dcg_ui on its own) causes errors. ## Configuration overview {#configuring-workflow-data-fabric__cf-config-parent-checklist} 1. Install other required Workflow Data Fabric applications that aren't already installed. {#configuring-workflow-data-fabric__table_kt4_4mw_l3c__entry__3} | Application | App ID | Link | |-|-|-| | Zero Copy Connectors | (sn_data_fabric_zcc) and (sn_data_fabric) | [Configuring Zero Copy Connectors](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/FBzA4PLgEJsJW4SSIUdTGw "Set up and configure Zero Copy Connectors.") | | Workflow Data Fabric Credits | (sn_wdf_token) | [Workflow Data Fabric Credits](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/yu4~S5mmtw_3EqVTh63L1g#credits "Workflow Data Fabric Credits let you monitor and track Workflow Data Fabric product usage through a dashboard showing credit usage, usage measurements, and thresholds that trigger alerts.") | [Table 2. Other Workflow Data Fabric store applications] {#configuring-workflow-data-fabric__table_kt4_4mw_l3c} 2. Install the Connect Hub (sn_wdf_connect_hub), or ServiceNow Data Catalog (sn_dcg_core), or Data Products (sn_data_product) store application according to the setup you chose. The applications listed in the table are installed automatically with the specified starting installation.{#configuring-workflow-data-fabric__table_fth_t2y_v3c__entry__3} | Name | App ID | Installed with | |-|-|-| | WDF Unified Hub (WDF Home) | sn_wdf_unified_hub | Connect Hub, ServiceNow Data Catalog, and Data Product | | Connect Hub | sn_wdf_connect_hub | Connect Hub, ServiceNow Data Catalog, and Data Product | | ServiceNow Otto for Workflow Data Fabric (WDF) | sn_nowassist_wdf | Connect Hub, ServiceNow Data Catalog, and Data Product | | ServiceNow Data Catalog | sn_dcg_ui | ServiceNow Data Catalog and Data Product | | ServiceNow Data Catalog (Core) | sn_dcg_core | ServiceNow Data Catalog and Data Product | | ServiceNow Data Catalog Graph Explorer | sn_hexplorer | ServiceNow Data Catalog and Data Product | | ServiceNow Data Catalog - Metadata Collectors (UI) | sn_meta_collectors | ServiceNow Data Catalog and Data Product | | ServiceNow Data Catalog - Metadata Collectors (Core) | sn_dcg_cc | ServiceNow Data Catalog and Data Product | | Data Product | sn_data_product | Data Product only | [Table 3. Store applications installed with Connect Hub, ServiceNow Data Catalog, or Data Product] {#configuring-workflow-data-fabric__table_fth_t2y_v3c} For more information, see [Install Workflow Data Fabric Home store applications](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/wsUxDLrrCClqNJ0TEMFhLw "You can install Workflow Data Fabric store applications if you have the admin role."). Note: You can start the installation with any of the following applications: Connect Hub (sn_wdf_connect_hub), Data Products (sn_data_product), or ServiceNow Data Catalog (sn_dcg_core). Installing other apps separately causes errors. 3. Configure the ServiceNow Otto for Workflow Data Fabric (WDF) (sn_nowassist_wdf) plugin. Create a ServiceNow Product Documentation connector and activate the flow generation skill to enable full AI agent capabilities. For more information, see [Configure ServiceNow Otto for Workflow Data Fabric (WDF)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/LnhR9NjRc5jDDOvLqB9~kA "If you have the admin role, you can configure the ServiceNow Otto for Workflow Data Fabric (WDF) application to enable AI capabilities across the Workflow Data Fabric platform."). 4. Assign Workflow Data Fabric roles to users to control access to features, capabilities, and data in Workflow Data Fabric Home. For more information, see [Assign roles to Workflow Data Fabric Home users](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/O4HHXIOdhHF~DBGUhEPC~w "Assign roles to control access to features, capabilities, and data in Workflow Data Fabric Home."). {#configuring-workflow-data-fabric__cf-config-parent-tasks-ol} **Related tasks** * [Install Data Catalog store applications](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Aro2kpxrslHkExRaPV_4SQ "You can install the Data Catalog application (sn_dcg_app) if you have the admin role. The application installs related ServiceNow Store applications and plugins if they are not already installed.") * [Install data products store application](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/qFPyc7c7YAtjgP~qJjmzAA "You can install the Data Products application (sn_data_product) if you have the admin role. The application include installs related ServiceNow Store applications and plugins if they are not already installed.")