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In ServiceNow, providing data access to a user outside of their domain hierarchy can be achieved through the following methods:

1.Access Control Lists (ACLs): ACLs are used to define permissions for accessing data within ServiceNow. By configuring ACLs, you can grant specific users or groups access to data outside their domain hierarchy. This is done by setting up rules that allow or deny access based on various conditions, such as roles, user attributes, or specific field values1.

2.sys_visibility.domain system property: This system property can be configured to control the visibility of records across different domains. By setting this property, you can define which domains’ data should be visible to users outside their own domain hierarchy. This allows for more granular control over data access and visibility2.

These methods ensure that users can access the necessary data while maintaining the integrity and security of the domain separation model.

1: ServiceNow ACL Documentation

2: ServiceNow Domain Separation Documentation

In ServiceNow, domain separation allows for the partitioning of data, processes, and administrative tasks into distinct domains within the same instance. When it comes to business rules, if a business rule exists in the parent domain and another non-overriding business rule exists in the child domain, both rules will be executed for the child domain1.

This behavior is part of the domain hierarchy logic, where the child domain inherits the properties and rules of its parent unless explicitly overridden. Since the business rule in the child domain is non-overriding, it does not cancel or replace the parent domain’s rule. Instead, it adds to the logic that will be processed when the conditions for the business rule are met.

Therefore, when an action occurs that triggers the business rules, the system will first run the business rule from the parent domain followed by the business rule from the child domain. This ensures that the foundational logic set by the parent domain is always applied, while still allowing for additional, domain-specific customizations in the child domains2.

It’s important to note that this behavior can be controlled and configured according to the needs of the organization, and understanding the implications of domain inheritance is crucial for proper domain separation management in ServiceNow3.

In ServiceNow’s domain separation model, data accessibility is designed to maintain the integrity and segregation of data across different domains. Here’s how data accessibility works between parent and child domains:

•The parent users can access all child data: Users in a parent domain have visibility into the data of their child domains. This is because the parent domain is considered to have a higher level of data access privilege, allowing it to oversee and manage the data within its child domains1.

•The parent users can access all child data, but cannot access domains contained in the child domain: While parent domain users can access data in their immediate child domains, they cannot access data in “grandchild” domains or any domains that are further nested within a child domain. This maintains a level of data isolation and ensures that users only have access to the data they are permitted to view and manage1.

The options stating that both parent and child users can access each other’s data (A) and that child users can access all parent data © are incorrect. The domain separation model is hierarchical, not reciprocal, meaning that child domains do not have inherent access to parent domain data, and access between domains is not automatically bidirectional1.

For detailed information on domain separation and data accessibility, ServiceNow provides extensive documentation and best practices, which can be referenced for a deeper understanding of these concepts12

When handling process domains in ServiceNow, the recommended approach is to create overrides in the process domain rather than updating the global processes. This strategy ensures that any customizations or specific requirements for a particular domain do not interfere with the global processes, which are intended to be standard and consistent across the entire organization.

Creating overrides in the process domain allows for more granular control and flexibility, enabling specific adjustments without impacting the overall system’s integrity. This approach aligns with best practices for maintaining system stability and ensuring that updates or changes are isolated to the relevant domain.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the following resources:

•ServiceNow Learning Portal

•ServiceNow Knowledge Base

•ServiceNow Developer Portal

In ServiceNow, domain separation is used to segregate data, processes, and administrative tasks into logical groupings called domains. This allows for control over data visibility and operations within an instance. When it comes to data visibility:

•Domain X: A user in Domain X will definitely have visibility to their own domain, as this is the primary context in which they operate1.

•Child domains of Domain X: Users can view data in their home domain (Domain X) and any child domains of that home domain. This is because child domains inherit permissions and visibility from their parent domains, allowing users in a parent domain to see data in the child domains1.

However, users do not have access to data present in their parent domains or other unrelated domains by default. The primary domain and default domain are typically reserved for global or top-level administrative purposes and are not automatically visible to users in customer domains unless specific permissions are granted12.

It’s important to configure domain separation carefully to ensure that users have the appropriate level of access to data necessary for their roles while maintaining the security and integrity of the data across the instance31.

Setting up a domain contains relationship is a good practice to allow Service Providers to view all customer data. This approach leverages ServiceNow’s domain separation capabilities, which enable data segregation and access control across different domains. By configuring a domain contains relationship, you can ensure that Service Providers have the necessary visibility into customer data while maintaining proper data governance and security.

References:

•ServiceNow Domain Separation Documentation

•ServiceNow Knowledge Base Article

In ServiceNow, domain separation is used to manage data visibility and access control in a multi-tenant environment1. The ‘contains’ relationship in domain separation defines a hierarchy where a parent domain contains child domains, and by default, users in a parent domain can see the records in child domains1.

Given that TOP is the parent domain for MSP, ACME, and Initech, and MSP contains TOP, UserA in MSP would already have visibility into TOP. However, for UserA to read records in ACME, additional configuration is required because ACME is not a child domain of MSP by default.

The correct action is to add visibility to ACME for UserA ©. This is typically done by configuring the user’s domain membership or by adjusting the domain visibility settings to include ACME for UserA. This ensures that UserA can access records in ACME while still being primarily associated with the MSP domain1.

The ‘contains’ relationship between MSP and ACME (A) is not necessary because it would imply a hierarchical relationship that does not reflect the given structure. Adding both visibility to ACME for UserA and contains between MSP and ACME (B) is also not required and could potentially create an incorrect domain hierarchy. No additional configurations (D) would not suffice as it would not grant UserA the access needed to read records in ACME.

Visibility in ServiceNow can be granted to users through Group Membership and Role.

•Group Membership: Users can be assigned to specific groups, and these groups can be granted visibility to certain records or functionalities within ServiceNow. This method allows for efficient management of user permissions based on their group affiliations.

•Role: Roles define a set of permissions that can be assigned to users. By assigning roles to users, administrators can control what users can see and do within the platform. Roles are a fundamental part of access control in ServiceNow.

References:

•ServiceNow User Criteria and Access Control

•ServiceNow Group Management

In ServiceNow, domain separation allows for hierarchical data visibility. Users in a parent domain can see data in their child domains, which is referred to as downstream visibility. This ensures that higher-level domains have access to the data of their subdomains, facilitating centralized management and oversight. However, users in child domains cannot see data in their parent domains (upstream) or sibling domains unless explicitly granted access.

References:

•ServiceNow Domain Separation Documentation1

•ServiceNow Knowledge Base on Domain Separation2