serviceonly

Serviceonly is a term that can refer to several different concepts, primarily within the realms of technology and business. In the context of software development, serviceonly refers to a deployment strategy where an application is designed and operates as a service, meaning it is accessible over a network and provides specific functionalities to other applications or users without necessarily having a direct user interface. This is often seen in microservices architectures, where individual services perform discrete tasks.

In a broader business sense, serviceonly can describe companies or departments that focus exclusively on providing services rather than manufacturing physical goods or selling products. These entities derive their revenue from expertise, labor, or access to resources. Examples include consulting firms, IT support companies, or maintenance services.

The term can also appear in discussions about service-level agreements (SLAs), where "serviceonly" might indicate a component or aspect of a service that is not directly customer-facing but is critical for the overall functioning of the service being offered. The precise meaning often depends on the specific industry or technical domain in which it is used.