Combined App Engine Management Center release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Zurich

  • Release version: Zurich
  • Updated July 20, 2026
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    Summary of Combined App Engine Management Center release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Zurich

    This consolidated release note provides ServiceNow customers with essential information about upgrading App Engine Management Center (AEMC) from the Xanadu release family through to Zurich. It highlights new features, changes, activation guidance, and integration updates relevant to the upgrade process, enabling effective planning and execution.

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    Key Features

    • Centralized App Lifecycle Management: In Zurich, AEMC offers a centralized platform for IT administrators and developers to manage the entire app development lifecycle—from idea submission to deployment and monitoring—improving governance, efficiency, and visibility into app usage and developer productivity.
    • ReleaseOps Integration: Starting with AEMC version 28.2.1, customers can deploy update sets using ReleaseOps, which automates deployment pipelines leveraging ServiceNow Playbooks. This integration reduces manual deployment steps and associated errors.
    • Pipeline Migration: Customers can migrate existing App Engine pipelines to ReleaseOps without disrupting their current deployment processes, allowing them to take advantage of automation and enhanced deployment controls.

    Activation and Installation

    To activate AEMC in Zurich, customers must request the application from the ServiceNow Store. To utilize ReleaseOps features, the ReleaseOps application must also be installed via the ServiceNow Store. This ensures access to the latest deployment automation capabilities.

    Changes, Removals, and Deprecations

    Between Xanadu and Zurich, there are no reported changes, removals, or deprecations in AEMC features. This stability simplifies the upgrade process and minimizes the need for adjustment to existing workflows.

    Additional Information

    • Browser, Accessibility, and Localization: No updates or new requirements were introduced across these areas in the Zurich release, maintaining existing compatibility and compliance standards.
    • Upgrade Preparation: Customers should review pre- and post-upgrade tasks as outlined to ensure a smooth transition to Zurich.

    Key Outcomes

    After upgrading to Zurich, ServiceNow customers can expect a more streamlined and automated app management experience through AEMC’s centralized console and ReleaseOps integration. This results in enhanced governance, reduced manual effort in deployments, and improved visibility into app development and usage metrics.

    Consolidated page of all release notes for App Engine Management Center from Xanadu to Zurich.

    How to use this page

    To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family App Engine Management Center release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Xanadu to Zurich.

    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 App Engine Management Center to Zurich

    Before you upgrade to Zurich, 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.

    Zurich

    		 No updates for this release.

    New features

    Between your current release family and Zurich, new features were introduced for App Engine Management Center.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu

    		 No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    		 No updates for this release.

    Zurich
    Use AEMC to manage app delegation, development, and deployment
    AEMC is a centralized tool for IT admins and developers to manage the entire app development life cycle, from idea submission to deployment and monitoring. AEMC enhances efficiency and governance, and provides clear insights into custom app usage and developer productivity.
    ReleaseOps integration
    Starting with version 28.2.1 of AEMC, you can deploy using ReleaseOps. ReleaseOps enables the deployment of update sets via a pipeline and leverages the automation capabilities of ServiceNow Playbooks.
    Migrate App Engine pipelines to ReleaseOps
    Starting with version 28.2.1 of AEMC, migrate your existing App Engine pipelines to ReleaseOps to take advantage of ReleaseOps features without disrupting your existing pipeline and deployment process.

    Changes

    Between your current release family and Zurich, some changes were made to existing App Engine Management Center features.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu

    		 No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    		 No updates for this release.

    Zurich

    		 No updates for this release.

    Removed

    Between your current release family and Zurich, some App Engine Management Center features or functionality were removed.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu

    		 No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    		 No updates for this release.

    Zurich

    		 No updates for this release.

    Deprecations

    Between your current release family and Zurich, some App Engine Management Center features or functionality were deprecated.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu

    		 No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    		 No updates for this release.

    Zurich

    		 No updates for this release.

    Activation information

    Review information on how to activate App Engine Management Center.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu

    		 No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    		 No updates for this release.

    Zurich

    Install AEMC by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store.

    Starting with version 28.2.1 of AEMC, you can use ReleaseOps pipelines or migrate your existing App Engine pipelines to ReleaseOps. To use ReleaseOps, you must install ReleaseOps 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.

    Additional requirements

    If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for App Engine Management Center we have noted them here.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu

    		 No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    		 No updates for this release.

    Zurich

    		 No updates for this release.

    Browser requirements

    If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for App Engine Management Center we have noted them here.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu

    		 No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    		 No updates for this release.

    Zurich

    		 No updates for this release.

    Accessibility information

    Review details on accessibility information for App Engine Management Center, such as specific requirements or compliance levels.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu

    		 No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    		 No updates for this release.

    Zurich

    		 No updates for this release.

    Localization information

    If there are specific localization considerations for App Engine Management Center we have noted them here.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu

    		 No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    		 No updates for this release.

    Zurich

    		 No updates for this release.

    Highlight information

    If there are specific highlight considerations for App Engine Management Center we have noted them here.

    Release Release notes

    Xanadu

    		 No updates for this release.

    Yokohama

    		 No updates for this release.

    Zurich
    • Manage deployments using the new ReleaseOps integration in AEMC. ReleaseOps enables the deployment of update sets via a pipeline and leverages the automation capabilities of ServiceNow Playbooks for deployments that are less manual and error-prone.
    • Migrate your existing App Engine pipelines to ReleaseOps.
    • Oversee application development, deployment, and insights using AEMC.

    See App Engine Management Center for more information.