--- sourceDocument: zurich Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/zurich/delta-xanadu-zurich Release : - zurich ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - zurich Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3zx bundleId : - delta3zx --- # Combined ReleaseOps release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Zurich # Combined ReleaseOps release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Zurich {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Zurich Updated October 8, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 4 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of Combined ReleaseOps release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Zurich This consolidated release notes document provides ServiceNow customers with essential information for upgrading ReleaseOps from the Xanadu release family to the Zurich release. It highlights new features introduced, upgrade preparation tasks, activation details, and important considerations for using ReleaseOps in the Zurich release. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * **Pipelines:** Define deployment flows within playbooks allowing customization of how changes move through environments. * **Releases:** Manage scheduled or on-demand deployments containing one or more deployment requests to target instances. * **Deployment Requests:** Group update sets within a release to organize changes being deployed. * **Configure a New Ecosystem:** Use sample pipelines and playbooks to set up ReleaseOps for deploying changes from development to test and production. * **Create Custom Pipelines:** Duplicate existing playbooks to tailor pipelines that move changes through your production and testing environments. * **Promote Update Sets:** Begin deployments by promoting update sets through the pipeline. * **ReleaseOps Guided Setup:** Starting from version 1.2.1, utilize guided setup to simplify initial configuration. ## Important Upgrade and Activation Information * Before upgrading to Zurich, review and complete the recommended pre- and post-upgrade tasks to ensure a smooth transition. * ReleaseOps must be installed via the ServiceNow Store; it is not supported in regulated environments or on-premise deployments. * Check your entitlements to confirm access to ReleaseOps. ## Additional Considerations * No features were removed, deprecated, or changed between Xanadu and Zurich for ReleaseOps. * There are no new browser requirements or localization changes for this release. * Accessibility information remains unchanged. ## What to Expect With Zurich, you can expect enhanced flexibility in managing your deployment pipelines and releases, enabling automated testing and validation to ensure proper checks and approvals prior to production release. The guided setup feature will help streamline your initial configuration, making it easier to adopt and customize ReleaseOps according to your organization's deployment processes. Consolidated page of all release notes for ReleaseOps from Xanadu to Zurich. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family ReleaseOps 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 ReleaseOps to Zurich Before you upgrade to Zurich, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-releaseops-summary__entry__2} | 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 ReleaseOps. {#dfrn3-releaseops-summary__entry__10} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | [Pipelines](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=releaseops-pipeline-environments&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : A pipeline is the flow of a deployment in ReleaseOps. A pipeline's flow is defined within playbooks, which enables you to customize as needed. [Releases](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=releases-in-release-ops&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Scheduled and on-demand releases are how changes are deployed to target instances with ReleaseOps. Releases can contain one or more deployment requests. [Deployment requests](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=deployment-requests&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Deployment requests contain one or more update sets, and are contained in a release. [Configure a new ecosystem](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=configure-new-releaseops-ecosystem&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Configure a new ReleaseOps ecosystem using the sample pipelines and playbooks to begin deploying changes from your development to test to production instances. [Create a custom pipeline](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=create-release-ops-pipeline&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Create a custom pipeline to move changes through your production environment to testing by duplicating one of the ReleaseOps playbooks. [Promote an update set](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=promote-update-set-for-deployment&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : When you're ready to deploy your changes, promote your update set to begin the deployment process. [Create a deployment request for a scheduled release](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=create-a-new-deployment-request&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Create a deployment request for a scheduled release to contain your update set and enable your changes to move through the pipeline for deployment. [Create a release](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=create-a-release&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Specify the details for your release, including the target instance that the changes deploy to and when the release should occur. [ReleaseOps guided setup](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=complete-guided-setup&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Starting with version 1.2.1 of ReleaseOps, you can use guided setup to help simplify the initial configuration process. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Zurich, some changes were made to existing ReleaseOps features. {#dfrn3-releaseops-summary__entry__18} | 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 ReleaseOps features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-releaseops-summary__entry__26} | 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 ReleaseOps features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-releaseops-summary__entry__34} | 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 ReleaseOps. {#dfrn3-releaseops-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Activation information : Install ReleaseOps by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store. Visit the ServiceNow Store 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. Important: ReleaseOps is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for ReleaseOps we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-releaseops-summary__entry__50} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Additional requirements : ReleaseOps is not supported in regulated environments or on-premise. Check your entitlements to determine whether you have access to ReleaseOps. | [ ] ## Browser requirements If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for ReleaseOps we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-releaseops-summary__entry__58} | 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 ReleaseOps, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-releaseops-summary__entry__66} | 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 ReleaseOps we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-releaseops-summary__entry__74} | 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 ReleaseOps we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-releaseops-summary__entry__82} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | * Use ReleaseOps guided setup to simplify initial configuration. * Customize ReleaseOps pipelines to move changes from development to production through as many instances as needed for your ReleaseOps ecosystem. * Schedule releases or deploy changes on-demand. * Automate the testing and validation process with ReleaseOps to ensure that the proper checks, tests, scans, and approvals are completed before releasing changes to production. See [ReleaseOps](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=releaseops-landing&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | [ ]