--- 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 Domain Separation release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Zurich # Combined Domain Separation 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) 3 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 Domain Separation Release Notes for Upgrades from Yokohama to Zurich This consolidated guide provides essential information for ServiceNow customers upgrading Domain Separation from the Yokohama release to the Zurich release. It highlights new features, important upgrade tasks, activation details, and key changes to help you prepare for a smooth transition. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * **Post-Production Domain Separation Activation Utility (Yokohama):** Enables activation of Domain Separation on live environments with guided assistance, facilitating easier implementation without downtime. * **Domain Admin Deletion by Domain (Zurich):** Domain Admins can now delete data by domain to efficiently manage domain storage and reduce overhead. This feature includes data recovery options and retention policies to enable rollbacks and compliance. * **Sequential and Batched Domain Table Updates (Zurich):** Changes to the domain table are processed sequentially and grouped into a single background job, simplifying updates and notifying users about job delays or starts. ## Important Upgrade Information Before upgrading to Zurich, review and complete all pre- and post-upgrade tasks related to Domain Separation to ensure proper functionality. There are no deprecated or removed Domain Separation features between Yokohama and Zurich, and no additional or changed system requirements, browser requirements, accessibility, or localization considerations were introduced. ## Activation Details Domain Separation is an AI Platform feature activated via the **com.glide.domain.activationutility** plugin. It is available through the ServiceNow Store. Ensure this activation utility is properly enabled before or after upgrading to maintain Domain Separation capabilities. ## Summary of Changes * No significant changes or updates occurred in Yokohama or Zurich releases except for the new features noted above. * Existing Domain Separation functionality remains supported without deprecations or removals. ## Practical Benefits for ServiceNow Customers * Enables activation and management of Domain Separation in live production environments with minimal disruption. * Provides enhanced domain-level data management tools, improving storage efficiency and governance. * Simplifies domain table updates to reduce administrative overhead and improve system stability. Consolidated page of all release notes for Domain Separation from Yokohama to Zurich. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Domain Separation 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 Domain Separation to Zurich Before you upgrade to Zurich, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-domainseparation-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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 Domain Separation. {#dfrn3-domainseparation-summary__entry__8} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | [Post-Production Domain Separation Activation Utility](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=post-prod-domain-sep-utility&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Begin using domain separation on a live environment with the guided Post-Production Domain Separation Activation Utility. | | Zurich | [\[Placeholder link text to key delete-by-domain\]](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=delete-by-domain&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Domain Admins may now delete by domain to efficiently manage domains and reduce storage overhead. The tool also includes data recovery and retention, enabling rollbacks and retention policy setting. [\[Placeholder link text to key domain-job-manger\]](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=domain-job-manger&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Changes to the domain table are now queued sequentially and batched into a single background job. This helps simplify domain table updates. Users are notified when a job needs to be delayed as well when a job needs to start. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Zurich, some changes were made to existing Domain Separation features. {#dfrn3-domainseparation-summary__entry__14} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Zurich, some Domain Separation features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-domainseparation-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 Domain Separation features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-domainseparation-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Domain Separation. {#dfrn3-domainseparation-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | Activation information : Domain Separation is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is available with activation of the com.glide.domain.activation_utility. For details, see [Domain separation plugin](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=domain-sep-plugin&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US). Important: Domain Separation is available in ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | | Zurich | Activation information : Domain Separation is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is available with activation of the com.glide.domain.activation_utility. For details, see [Domain separation plugin](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=domain-sep-plugin&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Domain Separation we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-domainseparation-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 Domain Separation we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-domainseparation-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 Domain Separation, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-domainseparation-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 Domain Separation we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-domainseparation-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 Domain Separation we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-domainseparation-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | Enable domain separation in live environments by using the Post-Production Domain Separation Activation Utility. See [Domain separation for service providers](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=domain-sep-landing-page&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Zurich | * Changes to the domain table are queued sequentially and batched into a single background job. This helps simplify domain table updates. * Domain Admins can delete by domain to efficiently manage domains and reduce storage overhead. See [Domain separation for service providers](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=domain-sep-landing-page&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | [ ]