.. International License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
.. Copyright 2019 ONAP Contributors. All rights reserved.
+.. _doc_guide_user_des_ser-des:
+
Service Design
==============
Create a Service
----------------
-**Prerequisites:** Create VFs required for this service (see :ref:`vfcreation-and-testing`).
+**Prerequisites:** Create VFs required for this service (see :ref:`doc_guide_user_des_vf-cre`).
#. From the SDC HOME page, hover over Add and select Add Service.
#. In the General section, complete all fields.
#. After creating a service and configuring optional fields, submit it
for testing (see `Submit a Service for Testing`_).
+Note: Create Service can now be invoked via External SDC API also.
+Refer SDC REST API reference for details of the API.
+Currently, only a 'Partner Domain Service' category is supported
+which cannot be created manually from SDC portal.
Create a Workflow [optional]
----------------------------