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# Populate an application service using the Dynamic Service method

# Populate an application service using the Dynamic Service method {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

The Dynamic Service method for populating an application service generates a dynamic
application service. A dynamic application service automatically updates to reflect any
changes to CI relationships in the CMDB CI Relationship \[cmdb_rel_ci\] table.

## Before you begin

The Dynamic Service is one of several methods for populating an application service with CIs. Choosing a method for populating an application service, is only one step of the generic procedure for creating an application
service. Ensure that you have completed the initial steps as described in [Create an application service](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/TjfTKQ6qxrwpy2RF7QWMlA "Create an application service to adhere to CSDM standards and to standardize the organization, maintenance, and monitoring of services in your organization."). The procedure described here is incomplete by itself as it complements that generic procedure.

New dynamic application services initially don't contain any CIs (unless they were converted from legacy business services or legacy manual services). Dynamic application services are automatically populated when CIs that are
contained in the service, get connected to other CIs by CMDB relationships. Entry points are automatically created when a relationship between a dynamic application service CI and other CIs is created.

For information about the different types of application services and the different
methods you can use to populate application services, including Dynamic Service, see
[Application services](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/HrURtlAgKmcGGo0~VtjVFg "Understand application services, learn about different application service types and how multiple ServiceNow business units and products use them.").

Role required: app_service_admin

## Procedure

1. In the Choose a Method page, select Dynamic Service as the Service Population Method.
2. Fill out the fields that appear, which are specific to the Dynamic Service service population method.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Service Population Method | The method used for populating the application service with CIs. Set to Dynamic Service. |
   | CMDB Table | Notes the Calculated Application Services \[cmdb_ci_service_calculated\] table, in which application services created by the Dynamic Service method, are stored. |
   | Levels | The number of levels of related CIs to include in the application service. |
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3. Click Save.
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## What to do next

Complete the generic procedure [Create an application
service](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/TjfTKQ6qxrwpy2RF7QWMlA "Create an application service to adhere to CSDM standards and to standardize the organization, maintenance, and monitoring of services in your organization.").