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Service definitions define REST services and the endpoints of a service. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for creating, importing, and managing services using the system interface, following Microsoft standards.
Defining a Service
A service can be defined in HCL Link in a number of ways.
Import a Service
You can also import a service definition from various file types.

Services
Service definitions define REST services and the endpoints of a service. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for creating, importing, and managing services using the system interface, following Microsoft standards.
- Defining a Service
  A service can be defined in HCL Link in a number of ways.
  - Create a Service
    To begin managing services, follow these steps:
  - Import a Service
    You can also import a service definition from various file types.
  - Manage Existing Services
- Defining endpoints
  An endpoint can represent either a single API call or it can be a composite endpoint whereby multiple endpoints can be called in sequence.
- Using service definitions in Link
  Service descriptions can be used in several ways in HCL Link.

Import a Service

You can also import a service definition from various file types.

Procedure

Click on Import Service.
Choose one of the following methods:
- OpenAPI URL:
  1. Enter the OpenAPI Specification URL, and Service Name.
  2. Click on Import Services.
- OpenAPI File, WSDL, or Other Definition File:
  - Attach the file by dropping it in the designated area or browse to upload it.
  - Provide the Service Name.
  - Click Import Service to complete the import process.