Combined Application Manager release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Zurich
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Summary of Combined Application Manager release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Zurich
This consolidated release notes document provides ServiceNow customers with essential information to prepare for upgrading the Application Manager from the Yokohama release to the Zurich release. It summarizes new features, changes, activation details, and important upgrade considerations introduced between these releases.
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Key Features in Zurich
- Now Assist suites for version compatibility (Zurich patch 4): Application Manager now supports installing and updating Now Assist applications in suites that ensure compatibility among interdependent application versions. This helps reduce runtime errors by verifying that newly installed or updated Now Assist apps work seamlessly with existing ones.
- Application state indicators: The Application Manager interface includes headers on application details that display relevant installation considerations, requirements, and blockers, enabling better insight into application readiness and potential issues.
- Unlicensed application information: The "Available for you" tab now shows applications not yet procured from the ServiceNow Store, alongside licensed applications. This helps identify additional apps available for procurement directly within the Application Manager.
Important Upgrade Information
- Application Manager is active by default on Zurich instances.
- To access the latest features, upgrade your instance to Zurich patch 4 or later.
- There are no changes to browser requirements, accessibility, localization, or additional technical prerequisites noted between Yokohama and Zurich for Application Manager.
Changes, Removals, and Deprecations
- No features or functionality were removed or deprecated between Yokohama and Zurich.
- The only significant change is the addition of unlicensed application visibility within the Application Manager interface.
Practical Benefits for ServiceNow Customers
- Improved application lifecycle management through compatibility verification of Now Assist suites reduces operational risk during upgrades and installations.
- Enhanced visibility into both licensed and available applications supports informed procurement and application deployment decisions.
- Application state indicators provide proactive insight into installation issues, helping to avoid blockers and ensure smoother application management.
Consolidated page of all release notes for Application Manager from Yokohama to Zurich.
How to use this page
To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Application Manager release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Yokohama to Zurich.
Important information for upgrading Application Manager to Zurich
Before you upgrade to Zurich, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed.
| Release | Release notes |
|---|---|
Yokohama |
No updates for this release. |
Zurich |
Application Manager is active by default on instances on the Zurich release. Upgrade your instance to Zurich patch 4 or later to use the latest features. For information about upgrading your ServiceNow AI Platform instance, see Prepare your upgrade. |
New features
Between your current release family and Zurich, new features were introduced for Application Manager.
| Release | Release notes |
|---|---|
Yokohama |
No updates for this release. |
Zurich |
Zurich patch 4
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Changes
Between your current release family and Zurich, some changes were made to existing Application Manager features.
| Release | Release notes |
|---|---|
Yokohama |
No updates for this release. |
Zurich |
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Removed
Between your current release family and Zurich, some Application Manager features or functionality were removed.
| Release | Release notes |
|---|---|
Yokohama |
No updates for this release. |
Zurich |
No updates for this release. |
Deprecations
Between your current release family and Zurich, some Application Manager features or functionality were deprecated.
| Release | Release notes |
|---|---|
Yokohama |
No updates for this release. |
Zurich |
No updates for this release. |
Activation information
Review information on how to activate Application Manager.
| Release | Release notes |
|---|---|
Yokohama |
No updates for this release. |
Zurich |
Application Manager is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default. |
Additional requirements
If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Application Manager we have noted them here.
| 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 Application Manager we have noted them here.
| Release | Release notes |
|---|---|
Yokohama |
No updates for this release. |
Zurich |
No updates for this release. |
Accessibility information
Review details on accessibility information for Application Manager, such as specific requirements or compliance levels.
| Release | Release notes |
|---|---|
Yokohama |
No updates for this release. |
Zurich |
Localization information
If there are specific localization considerations for Application Manager we have noted them here.
| Release | Release notes |
|---|---|
Yokohama |
No updates for this release. |
Zurich |
No updates for this release. |
Highlight information
If there are specific highlight considerations for Application Manager we have noted them here.
| Release | Release notes |
|---|---|
Yokohama |
No updates for this release. |
Zurich |
Zurich patch 4
See Application Manager for more information. |