The SOV-4a specifies constraints that apply to implementations of services.
To better enable consistency and re-use of service specifications, it is important to set constraints on how a service should behave. An SOV-4a specifies constraints against services to which implementations of must conform.
Usage
The intended usage of the SOV-4a includes:
- Service specification.
- Service governance.
Product Description
SOV-4a specifies, in a tabular format, constraints that apply to implementations of services
Creating a Service Constraints table
To create a Service Constraints table:
- Click on Service Constraints in the Action Artifact area, and then select Create New Diagram.
- Type the diagram name and press Enter.
- This opens a table where you can create and manage service constraints. Click on New Constraint above the table to create a new row of service constraints.
- Click on the cell of the Constrained Elements column and select the ServiceSpecification to be constrained. ServiceSpecification are defined in S1.
- Enter the constraint in the Rule Specification cell.
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