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# Configure

# Configure Core Business Suite {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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Configure Core Business Suite to support employee and supplier requests across Human Resources, Finance, Health and Safety, Legal, Source‑to‑Pay, and Workplace Services.
* **[Install Implementation agent](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/iXhj06FsAScRh_kpZ8CNIQ)**   
  Install the Implementation Agent to enable a modular Admin Home dashboard for instance configuration. The Implementation Agent supports the Core Business Suite guided setup, which provides a unified experience for installing and configuring Core Business Suite applications.
* **[Activate AI Search](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/qSVg6bpzStwkcN4SOku0Wg)**   
  Activate AI Search to enable conversational search capabilities in ServiceNow Otto for Core Business Suite (CBS).
* **[Manage ServiceNow Otto panel](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/f3UlFGH9S4tT42mn89zM9w)**   
  Enable the ServiceNow Otto panel to provide generative AI assistance through a conversational interface in ServiceNow Otto for Core Business Suite (CBS).
* **[Install Core Business Suite](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/OMKECYXPNKFTkpeY91bEPg)**   
  Install Core Business Suite to configure employee and supplier requests across Human Resources, Finance, Health and Safety, Legal, Workplace Services, and Source‑to‑Pay.
* **[Enable Core Business Suite Foundation business units](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/CJ4TpvPw5QMuKMCIsB5Bbw)**   
  If you're using any standard business unit included in Core Business Suite Foundation, update the system properties to enable the Core Business Suite business units for installation.
* **[Assign the CBS admin role](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/cDryt21s7sdtzTnDHqkfZw)**   
  Assign the CBS Admin role to grant users full administrative access to configure Core Business Suite.
* **[CBS requester role enhancements](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/sCqc_czeDJjEEJYtS2PEnw)**   
  Assigning the CBS requester role has been simplified with two approaches --- automated assignment for all employees and manual setup by an administrator --- giving organizations more flexibility across business units.
* **[Install Core Business Suite applications](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/sdxnD2a1KNmxRffAqByFaw)**   
  Install Core Business Suite applications to support employee and supplier requests across Human Resources, Finance, Health and Safety, Legal, Workplace Services, and Source‑to‑Pay.
* **[Reapply the default configurations](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/S3W_~VCQhgv8oTUPtfSQZg)**   
  If the default configurations aren't applied for Core Business Suite or its business units, reapply the default configurations by running a script.
* **[Assign the CBS Requestor role](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/i3c8q~DqHySFWlxAxrx6iQ)**   
  Assign the CBS requestor role to enable users to access services and submit requests through Employee Center.
* **[Set assignment rules in CBS](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/KtCJ82d7Mjvr_FqgfvTEzQ)**   
  Configure assignment rules for each business unit in Core Business Suite to control how tasks are automatically assigned to groups or users based on defined conditions.
* **[Configure instance options for Help topics widget](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/AeFVM5hYq5WPpBZK~Q9Wtg)**   
  Configure the instance options for the Help topics widget on the CBS employee portal according to your organizational requirement.
* **[Core Business Suite setup on Product Hub](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/nYN1ggQOpayhRWGQ9Wd3EA)**   
  Core Business Suite (CBS) is available in three subscription tiers. Depending on your subscription, you can set up your application on the Product Hub.
* **[Employee Slate configuration for CBS](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/_syo~CEirnHXKbBxxWEWCw)**   
  Core Business Suite provides two setup options for configuring Employee Slate as the default employee support portal. You can select any one according to your organizational requirement.
* **[Configure Core Business Suite using guided setup](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/y8YkOHl_rlyhwDaR_kTBpQ)**   
  Configure Core Business Suite business units using guided setup in the Configuration Console.
* **[Configure Core Business Suite using Otto](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/QVghL9kx9LXzGRtLDIRUcw)**   
  Configure Core Business Suite using a conversational interface provided by Now Assist.
* **[Groups in Core Business Suite module](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/qcq28fiiXfx59Xj~ldOn5Q)**   
  Groups enable you to organize people for tasks and projects across Core Business Suite. Assign team members to access, create, and manage shared settings for one or more business units.
* **[Knowledge Base in Core Business Suite](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/eJEiz1~JG8flcQ5olrcoKg)**   
  The Knowledge module in Core Business Suite enables you to adjust settings for the default knowledge bases. It enables importing articles to support cross-functional knowledge sharing across business units in Core Business Suite.