Content Services Layer
As discussed in a previous chapter, a repository is brought to life by the Content Server. The Content Server manages the repository and provides a low-level interface for interaction with the repository. The Content Services Layer (also referred to as Services Layer) provides application-level services for organizing, controlling, sequencing, and delivering content to and from the repository.
The Content Services Layer consists of the following core services:
Library Services: These services consist of checkin/checkout, versioning, and basic rendering. These concepts are discussed in Working with Content (Chapter 2).
Security Services: These services consist of authentication, authorization, and auditing. These concepts are discussed in the chapter related to security.
Workflow Services: These services automate business activities and policies for repository content. Workflows are discussed in Chapter 11.
Lifecycle Services: These services automate the lifecycle...
