--- sourceDocument: zurich Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/zurich/delta-yokohama-zurich Release : - zurich ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - zurich Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3zy bundleId : - delta3zy --- # Combined App Engine Studio release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Zurich # Combined App Engine Studio release notes for upgrades from Yokohama 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 App Engine Studio Release Notes for Upgrades from Yokohama to Zurich This consolidated guide provides ServiceNow customers with essential information about upgrading App Engine Studio from the Yokohama release to Zurich. It covers new features, changes, deprecations, activation instructions, and key upgrade considerations to help you prepare and smoothly transition your app development environment. Show full answer Show less ## Key Upgrade Information * **Yokohama to Zurich Upgrade:** A new process for assigning groups in the App Engine Management Center (AEMC) requires that the same version of the Application Intake plugin be activated across all instances to ensure consistency during upgrade. * **Separate AEMC Release Notes:** AEMC release notes are now maintained separately because AEMC manages app development across App Engine Studio, Creator Studio, and ServiceNow Studio. ## New Features * **App Readiness and Compliance Report (Yokohama):** Enables App Engine Admins to run instance scans in AEMC to identify issues that may impact app deployments and validate app readiness for production use. * **Granular Configuration Admin Roles (Zurich):** Introduces more specific admin roles allowing developers to handle administrative configuration tasks without requiring full admin privileges, enhancing security and operational efficiency. ## Changes and Deprecations * **Role Deprecation (Zurich):** The `uibuilderadmin` role was removed from the AES Portal UI Template plugin; however, admin and delegated developer roles retain access to this plugin. * **No Features Removed:** No App Engine Studio features were removed between Yokohama and Zurich. ## Activation and Installation App Engine Studio is available for installation via the ServiceNow Store. Customers should request the app through the store, where all versions and release notes are accessible. This method remains consistent from Yokohama through Zurich releases. ## Additional Considerations * No new or changed browser requirements, accessibility updates, localization notes, or additional technical requirements were introduced between Yokohama and Zurich. ## Practical Implications for ServiceNow Customers When upgrading to Zurich, ensure that the Application Intake plugin version is aligned across instances to support the new group assignment process in AEMC. Take advantage of the granular admin roles to delegate configuration tasks securely. Use the App Readiness and Compliance report to validate app deployment readiness. Keep in mind the deprecation of the `uibuilderadmin` role and rely on admin/developer roles to manage portal UI templates. Follow the established installation process via the ServiceNow Store for smooth activation and version management. Consolidated page of all release notes for App Engine Studio from Yokohama to Zurich. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family App Engine Studio release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Yokohama 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 Studio to Zurich Before you upgrade to Zurich, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-appenginestudio-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | Upgrade information : Due to a new process for assigning groups in AEMC, the same version of the Application Intake plugin must be activated on each of your instances. For more information, see [App Readiness and Compliance Report](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=app-readiness-report&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US). | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Zurich, new features were introduced for App Engine Studio. {#dfrn3-appenginestudio-summary__entry__8} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | [App Readiness and Compliance Report](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=app-readiness-report&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : As an App Engine Admin, use the App Readiness and Compliance report in AEMC to check if the apps you're making are ready to go live. You can run an instance scan suite that looks for any issues that can impact app deployments. This feature helps determine if the app is prepared for use in the real world. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Zurich, some changes were made to existing App Engine Studio features. {#dfrn3-appenginestudio-summary__entry__14} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | [Granular configuration admin roles](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=aes-personas-roles&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Several new granular admin roles enable developers to complete administrative configuration tasks without requiring the full admin role. [Separate App Engine Management Center release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=aemc-rn&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : The App Engine Management Center (AEMC) release notes now appear separately from the App Engine Studio release notes because you can use AEMC to manage app development for apps built in App Engine Studio, Creator Studio, and ServiceNow Studio. For information about AEMC, see [App Engine Management Center release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=aemc-rn&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Zurich, some App Engine Studio features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-appenginestudio-summary__entry__20} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Zurich, some App Engine Studio features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-appenginestudio-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | The ui_builder_admin role was removed from the AES Portal UI Template plugin in the Zurich release. Admin and delegated developer roles can still access the AES Portal UI Template plugin (sn_portal_starte_0). | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate App Engine Studio. {#dfrn3-appenginestudio-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | Activation information : Install App Engine Studio by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store. Visit the [ServiceNow Store](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/home) 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](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sn-store-release-notes&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US). Important: App Engine Studio is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | | Zurich | Activation information : Install App Engine Studio by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store. Visit the [ServiceNow Store](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/home) 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](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sn-store-release-notes&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). Important: App Engine Studio 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 App Engine Studio we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-appenginestudio-summary__entry__38} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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 Studio we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-appenginestudio-summary__entry__44} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Accessibility information Review details on accessibility information for App Engine Studio, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-appenginestudio-summary__entry__50} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for App Engine Studio we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-appenginestudio-summary__entry__56} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Highlight information If there are specific highlight considerations for App Engine Studio we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-appenginestudio-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | Use the App Readiness and Compliance report in App Engine Management Center (AEMC) to check if apps are ready to go live. See [App Readiness and Compliance Report](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=app-readiness-report&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ]