Combined Cloud Cost Management 9.0 release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Zurich
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Summary of Combined Cloud Cost Management 9.0 Release Notes for Upgrades from Yokohama to Zurich
This consolidated release notes page details the upgrade from Cloud Cost Management 9.0 Yokohama to Zurich. It provides you with a clear summary of new features, changes, deprecations, and important upgrade instructions to prepare effectively for the Zurich release.
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Key Features
- Azure Export Method: Enables faster retrieval of larger cost and usage datasets from Azure billing downloads, improving efficiency in managing cloud spend data.
- Enhanced Microsoft Azure MCA Support: Provides spend reporting and cost optimization recommendations specifically for Microsoft Azure Microsoft Customer Agreement (MCA) contracts, allowing better visualization and potential savings.
Changes and Deprecations
- There are no changes or removals of existing features between Yokohama and Zurich releases.
- The existing Azure billing download mechanism is planned for deprecation; the Azure Export method will remain the default going forward.
Upgrade and Activation
To upgrade to Zurich, follow the pre- and post-upgrade tasks outlined in the Upgrade Cloud Insights guide. Cloud Cost Management 9.0 must be installed by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store, where you can also track app version histories and submit installation requests.
Additional Information
- No new browser, accessibility, localization, or additional requirements have been introduced with this release.
- For detailed guidance on features and usage, refer to the Cloud Cost Management documentation.
What This Means for You
Upgrading to Zurich enhances your ability to manage Azure cloud costs more efficiently with faster data retrieval and improved support for MCA contracts. This upgrade helps optimize your cloud spending and supports smoother operations with updated billing data handling methods.
Consolidated page of all release notes for Cloud Cost Management 9.0 from Yokohama to Zurich.
How to use this page
To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Cloud Cost Management 9.0 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 Cloud Cost Management 9.0 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 |
The Cloud Cost Management platform support is available beginning with the Xanadu release. For instructions on upgrading Cloud Cost Management to Zurich, see Upgrade Cloud Insights. |
New features
Between your current release family and Zurich, new features were introduced for Cloud Cost Management 9.0.
| Release | Release notes |
|---|---|
Yokohama |
No updates for this release. |
Zurich |
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Changes
Between your current release family and Zurich, some changes were made to existing Cloud Cost Management 9.0 features.
| Release | Release notes |
|---|---|
Yokohama |
No updates for this release. |
Zurich |
No updates for this release. |
Removed
Between your current release family and Zurich, some Cloud Cost Management 9.0 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 Cloud Cost Management 9.0 features or functionality were deprecated.
| Release | Release notes |
|---|---|
Yokohama |
No updates for this release. |
Zurich |
The current mechanism for the Azure billing download is planned for deprecation. With this deprecation, the Export option remains the default method for the Azure billing download. |
Activation information
Review information on how to activate Cloud Cost Management 9.0.
| Release | Release notes |
|---|---|
Yokohama |
No updates for this release. |
Zurich |
Install Cloud Cost Management 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 Cloud Cost Management 9.0 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 Cloud Cost Management 9.0 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 Cloud Cost Management 9.0, 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 Cloud Cost Management 9.0 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 Cloud Cost Management 9.0 we have noted them here.
| Release | Release notes |
|---|---|
Yokohama |
No updates for this release. |
Zurich |
See Cloud Cost Management for more information. |