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# Zero Copy Connectors release notes

# Zero Copy Connectors release notes {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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## Summary of Zero Copy Connectors release notes

The ServiceNow® Zero Copy Connectors application enables real-time access to external enterprise data without copying it into your ServiceNow instance.
The Australia release, updated through Patch 2, introduces new connectors, enhanced authentication, and updated installation options to improve data integration capabilities.
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## Key Features

* **New Primary Connectors:** Real-time data retrieval from Cloudera Hive, Cloudera Impala, Microsoft OneLake (both Hive and OneLake connectors are in Preview status), Apache Iceberg (certified primary), and Amazon S3 Tables.
* **Community Connector:** Prometheus connector added for querying time-series monitoring data in real time.
* **ServiceNow Remote Instance Connector:** Fetch data in real time from other ServiceNow instances without duplication.
* **OAuth Authentication Support:** Available for Databricks, Oracle, Snowflake, and Teradata connectors for secure and flexible authentication.
* **Connector Package Options:** Installation now supports choosing either only primary connectors (snzccprimary) or both primary and community connectors (sndatafabriczcc), allowing tailored deployments.
* **UI Update:** Application formerly known as Workflow Data Fabric Hub renamed to Zero Copy Connector Hub for clarity.
* **Enhanced Storage Support:** Apache Iceberg connector now supports S3-compatible object storage systems.

## Activation and Plugin Information

* Zero Copy Connector Hub must be requested and installed from the ServiceNow Store, with a separate subscription required for the Zero Copy Connectors app.
* Plugin renaming in Australia release includes Workflow Data Fabric Hub to Zero Copy Connector Hub, and the introduction of separate plugin options for primary connectors and combined connector packages in Patch 1.

## Practical Benefits for ServiceNow Customers

* Access and integrate enterprise data from diverse external systems in real time, eliminating data duplication and improving data freshness.
* Flexible authentication options enhance security and compliance when connecting to external data sources.
* Modular installation options allow customers to deploy connectors that best fit their integration needs and reduce unnecessary components.
* Ongoing enhancements with Preview-labeled connectors mean cutting-edge capabilities with full ServiceNow support, enabling customers to leverage emerging data platforms.  
The ServiceNow®
Zero Copy Connectors application unifies data from across the enterprise, providing access to external data in real time without needing to copy it to your instance. Zero Copy Connectors was enhanced and updated in the Australia release.

## Zero Copy Connectors highlights for the Australia release {#zero-copy-connectors-rn__zero-copy-connectors-rn-highlights}

* Retrieve real-time data from external systems using new primary connectors.
* Fetch real-time data from another ServiceNow® instance using the ServiceNow® Remote Instance connector.
* Connect to Databricks, Oracle, and Snowflake using OAuth authentication.
* Query time-series monitoring data from Prometheus using the new community connector.
* Include either primary connectors only or both primary and community connectors.
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See [Zero Copy Connectors](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=zero-copy-connectors&version=australia&pubname=australia-integrate-applications&ft:locale=en-US) for more information.{#zero-copy-connectors-rn__zero-copy-connectors-rn-highlights-2}
Important:  
The Zero Copy Connectors app is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes.

## New in the Australia release {#zero-copy-connectors-rn__zero-copy-connectors-rn-new-features}

[Cloudera Hive](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=cloudera-hive-zcc&version=australia&pubname=australia-integrate-applications&ft:locale=en-US)
:   Retrieve data from Cloudera Hive in real time without copying or duplicating the data. This connector is available with a Preview label, indicating that enhancements are ongoing.

[Cloudera Impala](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=cloudera-impala-zcc&version=australia&pubname=australia-integrate-applications&ft:locale=en-US)
:   Retrieve data from Cloudera Impala in real time without copying or duplicating the data.

[Microsoft OneLake](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=microsoft-onelake-zcc&version=australia&pubname=australia-integrate-applications&ft:locale=en-US)
:   Retrieve data from Microsoft OneLake in real time without copying or duplicating the data. This connector is available with a Preview label, indicating that enhancements are ongoing.

[Australia Patch 1](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/YA7hULsClAMRpa0n7ju_1A "The Australia Patch 1 release contains important problem fixes.")
:   [Connect to Prometheus](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=prometheus-zcc&version=australia&pubname=australia-integrate-applications&ft:locale=en-US)
:   Retrieve data from Prometheus in real time without having to copy or duplicate the data.

[Connect to another ServiceNow® instance](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=servicenow-remote-instance-zcc&version=australia&pubname=australia-integrate-applications&ft:locale=en-US)
:   Retrieve data from another ServiceNow® instance in real time without copying or duplicating the data.

[OAuth authentication](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=create-databricks-connection-zcc&version=australia&pubname=australia-integrate-applications&ft:locale=en-US)
:   Configure OAuth authentication in Databricks, Oracle, and Snowflake connectors.

## UI changes {#zero-copy-connectors-rn__zero-copy-connectors-rn-ui-changes}

[New application name](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=zero-copy-connectors&version=australia&pubname=australia-integrate-applications&ft:locale=en-US)
:   Workflow Data Fabric Hub is now Zero Copy Connector Hub.

[Australia Patch 1](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/YA7hULsClAMRpa0n7ju_1A "The Australia Patch 1 release contains important problem fixes.")
:   [New connector package options](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=zero-copy-connectors&version=australia&pubname=australia-integrate-applications&ft:locale=en-US)
:   When installing Zero Copy Connectors, you can either include primary connectors only by selecting Zero Copy Connectors Primary (sn_zcc_primary), or include both primary and community connectors by selecting Zero Copy
    Connectors (sn_data_fabric_zcc).

## Changed in this release {#zero-copy-connectors-rn__zero-copy-connectors-rn-changed-features}

[Apache Iceberg primary connector](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=apache-iceberg-primary-zcc&version=australia&pubname=australia-integrate-applications&ft:locale=en-US)
:   The Apache Iceberg connector is now certified as a primary connector.

[Primary connectors in preview](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=primary-connectors-zcc&version=australia&pubname=australia-integrate-applications&ft:locale=en-US)
:   Primary connectors that are still being enhanced to include all planned functionality are now marked with a Preview label. These connectors are fully supported by ServiceNow®.

[Australia Patch 1](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/YA7hULsClAMRpa0n7ju_1A "The Australia Patch 1 release contains important problem fixes.")
:
    * [Amazon S3 Tables](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=amazon-s3-tables-zcc&version=australia&pubname=australia-integrate-applications&ft:locale=en-US)
    * [Apache Iceberg](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=apache-iceberg-primary-zcc&version=australia&pubname=australia-integrate-applications&ft:locale=en-US)
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[Australia Patch 2](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/SG~RVvxPNqIQWrm6Bfkd9A "The Australia Patch 2 release contains important problem fixes.")
:
    * [Teradata](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=teradata-zcc&version=australia&pubname=australia-integrate-applications&ft:locale=en-US): The Teradata connector now supports Bearer Token and OAuth authentication methods.
    * [Apache Iceberg](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=apache-iceberg-primary-zcc&version=australia&pubname=australia-integrate-applications&ft:locale=en-US): The Apache Iceberg connector now supports S3-compatible object storage systems.
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## Activation information {#zero-copy-connectors-rn__zero-copy-connectors-rn-activation}

Install Zero Copy Connector Hub by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store. Visit the [ServiceNow Store](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/home) 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](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/store-release-notes/sn-store-release-notes.html).{#zero-copy-connectors-rn__zero-copy-connectors-rn-activation-1}

Zero Copy Connector Hub is also available with activation of the Zero Copy Connectors app (sn_data_fabric_zcc), which requires a separate subscription. For details, see [Request Zero Copy Connectors](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=request-zcc&version=australia&pubname=australia-integrate-applications&ft:locale=en-US).{#zero-copy-connectors-rn__zero-copy-connectors-rn-activation-2}

## Plugin information {#zero-copy-connectors-rn__zero-copy-connectors-rn-plugin-info}

Renamed or changed plugins{#zero-copy-connectors-rn__zero-copy-connectors-rn-changed-plugins}

:   The following plugins were renamed or changed in Australia:

    * Workflow Data Fabric Hub (sn_data_fabric): Renamed to Zero Copy Connector Hub (sn_data_fabric).
    * [Australia Patch 1](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/YA7hULsClAMRpa0n7ju_1A "The Australia Patch 1 release contains important problem fixes."): Zero Copy Connectors (sn_data_fabric_zcc): Now available as two separate installation options --- Zero Copy Connectors Primary (sn_zcc_primary) for primary connectors only, or Zero Copy Connectors (sn_data_fabric_zcc) for both primary and community connectors.
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