Technical or Business Service

[Donna Olsen]

I am aware that this question gets asked all the time, so I do apologize. I have gone through the CSDM model over and over again, along with many discussions with peers and browsing through this community.  I understand the difference between the both, however, when I am reviewing model samples they tend to deviate from the prescribed relationships which beg my question if this is good practice.  For instance, there are models where the technical service offering "DEPENDS ON" the application service, rather than the "CONTAINS" relationship.  What are your thoughts on this and do you see any concerns with taking this approach?

[Patrick Laroch1]

 I believe the Technical Service Depends on Application Services

While

The Technical Offering Contains Application Services...

[EricDohr]

Technical Service Offerings "Contain" Application Services (including Dynamic CI Groups which are a class within Application Services.   Business Service Offerings "Depends on" and Application Service. 

Looks like the slides have a typo.  While I cannot update the content, I believe I know who may and will send her a note.  Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

[Mary Vanatta1 · Accepted solution]

There was a typo that was missed during the review. Yes, the relationship between a TSO to the  App Service is "Contains" and the relationship between a BSO to a Application Service is "Depends on."  

  The updated version appended 02_06_23 will be available for download by tomorrow morning after it is approved for publishing. 

[EricDohr]

Thanks, @Mary Vanatta1 !