--- sourceDocument: brazil Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/delta-yokohama-brazil Release : - brazil ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - brazil Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3by bundleId : - delta3by --- # Combined Instance Scan release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Brazil # Combined Instance Scan release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Brazil {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Brazil Updated October 8, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 4 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 Yokohama to Brazil This consolidated guide summarizes the Instance Scan release notes relevant to upgrades from Yokohama through Brazil releases. It helps ServiceNow customers understand the new features, changes, and important upgrade information across multiple releases, focusing on practical implications for managing Instance Scan during and after their upgrade process. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features Introduced Between Yokohama and Brazil * **Zurich Release:** * **Scan Cancellation:** Ability to cancel or abort ongoing scans via the scan execution modal or results record. * **Scan Queuing:** Feature to queue scans for automatic sequential execution after the current scan completes. * **Australia Release:** * **Parallel Scan Execution:** Enables multiple scans to run concurrently, reducing bottlenecks and improving completion times. * **New Scan Role:** Introduction of *scancheckwriter* role granting privileges to write checks on the *scancheck* table. * **Instance Scan IDE Extension:** Access Instance Scan directly from the ServiceNow AI Platform integrated development environment (IDE). * **Brazil Release:** No new features introduced. ## Changes to Existing Features * **Zurich Release:** Introduction of the Coral theme as the new default for portals, web, and mobile experiences, including a dark mode option to enhance user experience. * **Australia Release:** * Added ability to execute scans on inactive checks by enabling the *glide.scan.inactiverecords* property. * Enabled scanning on base system checks through the *glide.scan.basesystemrecords* property. * **Brazil Release:** No changes reported. ## Removed and Deprecated Features No Instance Scan features or functionalities were removed or deprecated between Yokohama and Brazil releases. ## Activation and Requirements * Instance Scan is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default starting from the Zurich release. * No additional activation steps or requirements were introduced for Yokohama, Australia, or Brazil releases. * There are no new browser, accessibility, or localization requirements noted for Instance Scan in these releases. ## Practical Implications for ServiceNow Customers * Customers upgrading from Yokohama to Brazil can leverage enhanced scan management capabilities such as cancellation, queuing, and parallel execution to optimize scanning workflows. * The new *scancheckwriter* role allows better control over check creation and management within Instance Scan. * The Coral theme upgrade improves the user interface experience for scan-related portals and applications. * Configurable properties now enable scanning inactive and base system checks, providing greater flexibility in compliance and configuration validation. * Instance Scan integration with the ServiceNow AI Platform IDE facilitates streamlined development and operational processes. Consolidated page of all release notes for Instance Scan from Yokohama to Brazil. ## 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 Yokohama to Brazil. 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 Brazil Before you upgrade to Brazil, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-instancescan-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Brazil, new features were introduced for Instance Scan. {#dfrn3-instancescan-summary__entry__12} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | 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. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Brazil, some changes were made to existing Instance Scan features. {#dfrn3-instancescan-summary__entry__22} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | 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. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Brazil, some Instance Scan features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-instancescan-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Brazil, some Instance Scan features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-instancescan-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Instance Scan. {#dfrn3-instancescan-summary__entry__52} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | 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. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Instance Scan we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-instancescan-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | 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__72} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | 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__82} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | 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__92} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | 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__102} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | 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. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ]