Workflows inServiceNoware typically moved between instances usingUpdate Sets. Update Sets serve as a mechanism for capturing customizations and migrating them across different environments, such asDevelopment (Dev) → Test → Production (Prod).
Recording Customizations:
When a workflow is modified or created, its changes are recorded in an Update Set if theUpdate Set is active.
Capturing Related Records:
Workflows consist of multiple components (e.g., activities, conditions, transitions).
Update Sets capture theWorkflow Versionand associatedWorkflow Activities.
Exporting and Importing:
The Update Set containing the workflow is exported from the source instance (e.g., Dev).
It is then imported into the target instance (e.g., Test or Prod).
Commit the Update Set:
After import, the Update Set must be reviewed and committed to apply the changes in the target instance.
B. Workflows are moved using Transform Maps
Incorrect: Transform Maps are used forimporting and mapping datafrom external sources into ServiceNow tables, not for migrating configurations like workflows.
C. Workflows are moved using Application Sets
Incorrect: There is no such thing as "Application Sets" in ServiceNow. However,Applications (Scoped Apps)can be moved usingApplication Repositories (App Repo)orUpdate Sets, but this is different from standard Workflow migration.
D. Workflows cannot be moved between instances
Incorrect: Workflowscanbe moved usingUpdate Sets, and in scoped applications, they can also be packaged with the application.
How Update Sets Work for Workflows?Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
ServiceNow Product Documentation - Update Sets
Update Sets Overview
Moving Customizations Using Update Sets
ServiceNow Workflows
Workflow Management
References from ServiceNow CSA Documentation:
