In ServiceNow, domain separation is used to separate data, processes, and administrative tasks into logical groupings called domains. This allows for control over various aspects of this separation1. However, certain process-related tables are excluded from domain separation to maintain the integrity and functionality of the system across different domains.

•Business Rules (B): Business rules are global by nature and are designed to apply system-wide logic before or after database operations, regardless of the domain. This is why they are excluded from domain separation.

•Access Controls ©: Access controls (ACLs) define what data users can access and how they can interact with it. Similar to business rules, ACLs are also global and not domain-specific to ensure consistent security practices across the platform.

•System Property (D): System properties are configuration settings that affect the entire ServiceNow instance. Since these settings can have far-reaching implications on the system’s behavior, they are not separated by domain to avoid conflicts and ensure uniformity in configuration.

These exclusions are necessary to ensure that fundamental system behaviors remain consistent and predictable, regardless of the domain context. It’s important to note that while these tables are excluded from domain separation, the data within other tables can be separated and controlled asper domain requirements2.