Use the Orchestration Usage dashboard

  • Release version: Washingtondc
  • Updated February 5, 2026
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  • This dashboard shows an overview of Orchestration usage metrics to show customers how their organization uses Orchestration and to support license compliance.

    Before you begin

    Role required: orchestration_manager

    Procedure

    1. To view the dashboard, navigate to Orchestration > Operations & Troubleshooting > Orchestration Usage Dashboard.
      The Orchestration Usage dashboard is displayed. The tabs on the dashboard include Licensable Usage and Orchestration Usage. Reports on these tabs include:
      Table 1. Orchestration Usage Metrics
      Metric Description
      Transaction Summary Last 12 months A running transaction count of all Orchestration transactions over the last 12 months. Includes:
      • The count of orchestration transactions associated with the HR Application
      • The count of Orchestration transactions associated with the Security Operations Application
      Transaction Summary YTD Cumulative count of all transactions since the time the Orchestration plugin was activated or the customer upgraded to Geneva.
      365 day Running Average of Server The running average over the last 365 days for cmdb_ci_computer - cmdb_ci_server. This includes all physical and virtual client nodes and excludes server nodes from the count.
      365 day Running Average of Client The running average over the last 365 days for cmdb_ci_server. This includes all physical and virtual server nodes.
      Orchestration Transactions by Month for Last 12 Months
      Average Client Nodes Orchestrated Last 365 Days
      Average Server Nodes Orchestrated Last 365 Days
      Number of Orchestration Activities Developed Last 365 Days The aggregate number of activity definitions you have developed and OOB activity definitions you have modified. This number includes activity elements (Activities build with the Activity Designer) you have developed and OOB activity definitions you have modified.
      Note:
      his number excludes activity elements that are shipped with ServiceNow Applications that use the Orchestration Runtime e.g. ServiceNow Security Operations and Human Resources Apps.
      Cumulative Client Nodes Orchestrated by Month
      Cumulative Server Nodes Orchestrated by Month
      Usage by Provider Last 12 Months Breaks down emphasis by provider, such as PowerShell, JDBC, SSH, etc.
      Top 10 Orchestration Activities
    2. Optional: You can add more widgets to the dashboard by clicking the Add Content icon (Add Content icon) in the upper right corner of the dashboard.
      Note:
      You should not modify the first tab in this Dashboard. If you want a different dashboard experience, add a tab and customize that with your usage reports.