--- sourceDocument: brazil Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/delta-zurich-brazil Release : - brazil ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - brazil Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3bz bundleId : - delta3bz --- # Combined Instance Scan release notes for upgrades from Zurich to Brazil # Combined Instance Scan release notes for upgrades from Zurich to Brazil {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Brazil Updated October 8, 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 Combined Instance Scan Release Notes for Upgrades from Zurich to Brazil This document consolidates the Instance Scan release notes across multiple ServiceNow releases---from Zurich through Brazil---to assist customers preparing for upgrades. It highlights new features, changes, deprecations, and important upgrade considerations, enabling efficient planning and smooth transition to the Brazil release. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * **Scan Cancellation (Zurich):** Users can now cancel or abort ongoing scans via the scan execution modal or results record link, improving control during scanning processes. * **Scan Queuing (Zurich):** Scan queue functionality allows automated sequential execution of scans, streamlining scan management. * **Parallel Scan Execution (Australia):** Enables multiple scans to run simultaneously rather than sequentially, eliminating bottlenecks and significantly reducing total scan completion time. * **New Role - scancheckwriter (Australia):** Introduces a dedicated role with privileges to write checks on the scancheck table, facilitating customized scan configurations. * **Instance Scan Extension for IDE (Australia):** Instance Scan is accessible directly from the integrated development environment on the ServiceNow AI Platform, enhancing developer productivity. ## Changes * **Coral Theme Default (Zurich):** The Coral theme is now the default for new portal, web, and mobile experiences with Next Experience or Core UI enabled, offering a modern, brand-neutral design with a dark theme option. * **Scan Execution on Inactive and Base System Checks (Australia):** By configuring system properties (`glide.scan.inactiverecords` and `glide.scan.basesystemrecords`), users can include inactive checks and base system checks in scan executions for more comprehensive assessments. ## Upgrade and Activation Notes * Instance Scan is an AI Platform feature active by default in Zurich and Australia releases; no changes were noted for Brazil. * No additional browser requirements, localization, accessibility considerations, or additional requirements were introduced or changed across these releases. * No features were removed or deprecated in the upgrade path from Zurich to Brazil. ## Practical Impact for ServiceNow Customers ServiceNow customers upgrading from Zurich to Brazil can expect enhanced scan management capabilities such as cancellation, queuing, and parallel execution, improving efficiency and flexibility. The introduction of a new role and IDE integration supports better customization and developer workflows. The updated default user interface theme improves the user experience across platforms. Customers can also expand scan coverage by enabling scans on inactive and base system checks through configurable properties. These improvements help optimize development operations, release management, and upgrade validation processes. Consolidated page of all release notes for Instance Scan from Zurich 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 Zurich 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 | |-|-| | 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__10} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__18} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__34} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__50} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__58} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__66} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__74} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__82} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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. | [ ]