Combined Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Zurich

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Combined Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Zurich

Release version: Zurich

Updated August 11, 2026

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This release note consolidates updates for the Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) from the Yokohama release family to Zurich, aimed at helping ServiceNow customers prepare for and execute their upgrade. It highlights new features, changes, and essential upgrade tasks, ensuring a smooth transition to Zurich.

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New Features

Class Mappings: Access updated class mappings and targeted CMDB classes via the MSFT D4IoT Azure SGC Class Mappings page to improve configuration item (CI) alignment.
Firmware Version Capture: Firmware versions for devices are now recorded in the Firmware Installation [cmdbfirmwareinstall] table, enhancing device management and tracking.
OT Entity Update Improvements: The irecriterionattribute in the OT Entity [cmdbotentity] table helps identify CIs for OT-related entries, preventing entity update issues.
Active Device Scanning: Use the Site Mappings table to actively scan devices from Microsoft Defender for IoT and automatically assign them to sites within your ServiceNow instance, streamlining device ingestion and site association.

Changes, Removals, and Deprecations

No updates, removals, or deprecations were introduced between Yokohama and Zurich releases for this connector, ensuring stability in existing functionalities.

Upgrade and Activation

Before upgrading to Zurich, review and complete any pre- and post-upgrade tasks as recommended.
The Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) is installed by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store, consistent across releases.

Additional Information

No new browser requirements, accessibility updates, localization considerations, or additional requirements were introduced in this upgrade.
Highlights from Yokohama to Zurich re-emphasize the importance of class mappings, firmware version capture, OT entity update improvements, and active device scanning capabilities.

Consolidated page of all release notes for Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) from Yokohama to Zurich.

How to use this page

To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Yokohama to Zurich.

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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 Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) to Zurich

Before you upgrade to Zurich, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed.


Release	Release notes
Yokohama	No updates for this release.
Zurich	No updates for this release.

New features

Between your current release family and Zurich, new features were introduced for Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure).


Release	Release notes
Yokohama	View the class mappings available for the Service Graph Connector View the available class mappings and targeted CMDB classes on the MSFT D4IoT Azure SGC Class Mappings page. Capture firmware version of devices Firmware versions of your Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) devices are captured in the Firmware Installation [cmdb_firmware_install] table. Use the ire_criterion_attribute in the OT Entity [cmdb_ot_entity] table The ire_criterion_attribute identifies configuration items (CIs) for an OT entity-related entry and helps avoid entity update issues. Actively scan device data from Microsoft Defender for IoT with the Site Mappings table Access the Site Mappings table to actively scan devices from Microsoft Defender for IoT and assign them to a site in your ServiceNow instance.
Zurich	View the class mappings available for the Service Graph Connector View the available class mappings and targeted CMDB classes on the MSFT D4IoT Azure SGC Class Mappings page. Capture firmware version of devices Firmware versions of your Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) devices are captured in the Firmware Installation [cmdb_firmware_install] table. Use the ire_criterion_attribute in the OT Entity [cmdb_ot_entity] table The ire_criterion_attribute identifies configuration items (CIs) for an OT entity-related entry and helps avoid entity update issues. Actively scan device data from Microsoft Defender for IoT with the Site Mappings table Access the Site Mappings table to actively scan devices from Microsoft Defender for IoT and assign them to a site in your ServiceNow instance.

Changes

Between your current release family and Zurich, some changes were made to existing Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) features.


Release	Release notes
Yokohama	No updates for this release.
Zurich	No updates for this release.

Removed

Between your current release family and Zurich, some Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) features or functionality were removed.


Release	Release notes
Yokohama	No updates for this release.
Zurich	No updates for this release.

Deprecations

Between your current release family and Zurich, some Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) features or functionality were deprecated.


Release	Release notes
Yokohama	No updates for this release.
Zurich	No updates for this release.

Activation information

Review information on how to activate Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure).


Release	Release notes
Yokohama	Install Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store. Visit the ServiceNow Store website to view all the available apps and for information about submitting requests to the store. For cumulative release notes information for all released apps, see the ServiceNow Store version history release notes.
Zurich	Install Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store.

Additional requirements

If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) we have noted them here.


Release	Release notes
Yokohama	No updates for this release.
Zurich	No updates for this release.

Browser requirements

If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) we have noted them here.


Release	Release notes
Yokohama	No updates for this release.
Zurich	No updates for this release.

Accessibility information

Review details on accessibility information for Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure), such as specific requirements or compliance levels.


Release	Release notes
Yokohama	No updates for this release.
Zurich

Localization information

If there are specific localization considerations for Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) we have noted them here.


Release	Release notes
Yokohama	No updates for this release.
Zurich	No updates for this release.

Highlight information

If there are specific highlight considerations for Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) we have noted them here.


Release	Release notes
Yokohama	View the class mappings available for the Service Graph Connector using the new Class Mappings menu Use the Firmware Installation [cmdb_firmware_install] table to capture the firmware version. Avoid OT entity update issues by using the new ire_criterion_attribute attribute on the OT Entity [cmdb_ot_entity] table. Extend capabilities of the Service Graph Connector to import devices actively scanned by Microsoft Defender for IoT. Ingest actively scanned devices from Microsoft Defender for IoT and assign them to a site in your ServiceNow instance automatically using the Site Map table. See Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) for more information.
Zurich	View the class mappings available for the Service Graph Connector using the new Class Mappings menu Use the Firmware Installation [cmdb_firmware_install] table to capture the firmware version. Avoid OT entity update issues by using the new ire_criterion_attribute attribute on the OT Entity [cmdb_ot_entity] table. Extend capabilities of the Service Graph Connector to import devices actively scanned by Microsoft Defender for IoT. Ingest actively scanned devices from Microsoft Defender for IoT and assign them to a site in your ServiceNow instance automatically using the Site Map table. See Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) for more information.