Combined Clone Admin Console release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Yokohama

  • Release version: Yokohama
  • Updated July 20, 2026
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    Summary of Combined Clone Admin Console release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Yokohama

    This consolidated release notes document provides a comprehensive summary of updates, new features, changes, and important upgrade information for the Clone Admin Console from the Xanadu release family through to Yokohama. It is designed to assist ServiceNow customers in preparing for and executing the upgrade process efficiently.

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    Key Features

    • Target Instance Modal (Xanadu): Enables users to request cloning operations directly from the form by adding an instance in the clone request target instance field. This supports copying data from production to non-production or between non-production instances.
    • Using Backups from Other Clones (Xanadu): Allows reuse of existing backups to speed up the cloning process. If a backup is unavailable, the system automatically triggers an on-demand backup.
    • Clone Storage (Xanadu): Differentiates between legacy and new clones by storing them in separate tables. Clones requested via the Clone Admin Console are stored and displayed in a new table and console, while legacy clones reside in the legacy Clone History table and are not shown in the new console.

    Important Upgrade Information

    No updates or changes were introduced in the Yokohama release for Clone Admin Console features, functionality, activation, requirements, browser support, accessibility, localization, or highlights. Customers should focus on the features introduced in Xanadu when planning upgrades.

    Practical Considerations

    • Customers can streamline cloning operations using the new target instance modal and backup reuse capabilities introduced in Xanadu.
    • Understanding the distinction between legacy and new clone storage is crucial for managing clone histories and viewing clone data in the console.
    • Clone-related queries are now subject to Access Control Lists (ACLs), so custom clone flows must be thoroughly tested to ensure compliance and functionality.
    • When backing up the Clone Admin Console, using a new backup expedites the process, and Clone preserver guidance is available within the create clone form to assist with preserving specific clone elements.

    Consolidated page of all release notes for Clone Admin Console from Xanadu to Yokohama.

    How to use this page

    To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Clone Admin Console release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Xanadu to Yokohama.

    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 Clone Admin Console to Yokohama

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

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu

    		 No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    		 No updates for this release.

    New features

    Between your current release family and Yokohama, new features were introduced for Clone Admin Console.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu
    Target instance modal
    Request a clone to copy the data from a production instance to a non-production instance or to copy the data between non-production instances. You can request a clone without leaving the form by using the add an instance option in the clone request target instance field.
    Using the same backup from another clone
    Use the backup from another clone when you're selecting a backup option for a faster backup process. If the backup no longer exists, it triggers an on-demand backup instead.
    Clone storage
    Legacy clones and new clones are stored separately. Clones that you request via the Clone Admin Console are stored on a new table and displayed within the new console.  Legacy clones aren't shown in the Clone Admin Console. Clones that you initiate via the legacy Request Clone page are stored on the legacy Clone History table.

    Yokohama

    		 No updates for this release.

    Changes

    Between your current release family and Yokohama, some changes were made to existing Clone Admin Console features.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu

    		 No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    		 No updates for this release.

    Removed

    Between your current release family and Yokohama, some Clone Admin Console features or functionality were removed.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu

    		 No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    		 No updates for this release.

    Deprecations

    Between your current release family and Yokohama, some Clone Admin Console features or functionality were deprecated.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu

    		 No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    		 No updates for this release.

    Activation information

    Review information on how to activate Clone Admin Console.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu

    		 No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    		 No updates for this release.

    Additional requirements

    If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Clone Admin Console we have noted them here.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu

    		 No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    		 No updates for this release.

    Browser requirements

    If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Clone Admin Console we have noted them here.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu

    		 No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    		 No updates for this release.

    Accessibility information

    Review details on accessibility information for Clone Admin Console, such as specific requirements or compliance levels.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu

    		 No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    		 No updates for this release.

    Localization information

    If there are specific localization considerations for Clone Admin Console we have noted them here.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu

    		 No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    		 No updates for this release.

    Highlight information

    If there are specific highlight considerations for Clone Admin Console we have noted them here.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu
    • Use a new backup when you’re backing up the Clone Admin Console to make the backup go more quickly.
    • View the Clone preserver guidance added to the Create a clone form to understand how to use Clone preservers.
    • Clone related queries now go through ACLs. Custom clone flows should be tested.

    See Clone Admin Console for more information.

    Yokohama

    		 No updates for this release.