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# Golden image structure and modularity

# Golden image structure and modularity {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated March 29, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

The following table outlines the structure and modularity of the golden image mode for cloning agents, based on the operating system (OS) in use.
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|   | Linux | macOS | Windows |
|-|-|-|-|
| Trigger type | marker file | plist key | msi property |
| Fresh install handling | none | supported | supported |
| Service control | stop and disable | skip load | stop and disable |
| Identity handling | cache wipe | skip restore | skip restore |
| Certificate handling | cert wip | skip restore | cert wipe |
| Runtime state | Cache and database wipe | skip restore | Cache and database wipe |
[Table 1. Golden image structure by OS]

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