--- sourceDocument: australia Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/delta-xanadu-australia Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - australia Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3ax bundleId : - delta3ax --- # Combined Upgrade Console release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia # Combined Upgrade Console release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia {#ariaid-title1} * Release version: Australia * * Updated August 12, 2026 * * ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 4 minutes to read Consolidated page of all release notes for Upgrade Console from Xanadu to Australia. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Upgrade Console release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Xanadu 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 Upgrade Console to Australia Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-upgradeconsole-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | 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 Upgrade Console. {#dfrn3-upgradeconsole-summary__entry__12} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | [Additional way to access Upgrade Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-guided-tour-implement&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : You can now access Upgrade Console through the Admin menu by selecting Admin Home, and then selecting the Upgrade Console link. [Guided upgrade on sub-production instance](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-guided-tour-implement&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Upgrade your sub-production instance to facilitate a seamless and successful transition. This process is structured into three pivotal phases: Pre-upgrade, Instance upgrade, and Post-upgrade tasks. [Guided upgrade on production instance](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-guided-tour-implement-prod&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Elevate your upgrade experience within your production instance by meticulously completing each stage of the transition. This comprehensive process encompasses four crucial phases: Select upgrade, Pre-upgrade, Instance upgrade, and Post-upgrade tasks, all designed for a successful upgrade experience. [Additional step in pre-upgrade activities](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-pre-upgrade-activities&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : You an now choose an upgrade plan in the Choose an upgrade plan step by either selecting an existing plan or by creating a new plan. This new step is applicable for both production and sub-production instances. [Enhanced functionalities in the Preview application upgrades step](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-pre-upgrade-activities&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Experience the new functionalities within the Preview application upgrades step for a seamless upgrade experience on your instance. These new functionalities are applicable for both production and sub-production instances. [Enhanced capabilities in the Store application upgrades step](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-post-upgrade-activities&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Review the Store application upgrades step in the post-upgrade activities for updated information in the App updates and Upgrade store applications sections. You can also use the new Sync Now option to update the list of installed applications that were either added or upgraded outside the upgrade process. | | Australia | [App version compatibility support](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-pre-upgrade-activities&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Update the Now Assist suite to manage application version compatibility by automatically updating all related applications to compatible versions when you upgrade an application in the compatibility matrix. [ATF Troubleshooting agent access](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-post-upgrade-activities&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : You can now troubleshoot failed tests by accessing the ATF troubleshooting agent from the Conduct post-testing step in the post-upgrade activities of a non-production instance. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Australia, some changes were made to existing Upgrade Console features. {#dfrn3-upgradeconsole-summary__entry__22} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | [Updated access to Guided upgrade](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-guided-tour-implement&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Apart from the Guided upgrade tab option, you can also access Guided upgrade by selecting Resume upgrade if there is an ongoing upgrade in the instance. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Australia, some Upgrade Console features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-upgradeconsole-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | * Removed the Ready your environment step in the pre-upgrade activities on a production instance. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Australia, some Upgrade Console features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-upgradeconsole-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Upgrade Console. {#dfrn3-upgradeconsole-summary__entry__52} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Upgrade Console is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default. | | Australia | Upgrade Console is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Upgrade Console we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-upgradeconsole-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Browser requirements If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Upgrade Console we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-upgradeconsole-summary__entry__72} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Accessibility information Review details on accessibility information for Upgrade Console, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-upgradeconsole-summary__entry__82} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for Upgrade Console we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-upgradeconsole-summary__entry__92} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Highlight information If there are specific highlight considerations for Upgrade Console we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-upgradeconsole-summary__entry__102} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | * Enable a smooth upgrade experience on your production and sub-production instances by completing essential tasks before, during, and after the instance upgrade. * Access Upgrade Console and Guided upgrade by experiencing the new and updated options. See [Upgrade Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-landing-page&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Australia | * Access the ATF troubleshooting agent directly from the Upgrade console. * Manage your application version compatibility by updating the Now Assist suite. See [Upgrade Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-landing-page&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | [ ]