Utilizing a combined registry and repository service is an emerging practice for managing the proliferation of services and systems artifacts involved in SOA implementations.

A building role for registries and repositories is to support collaborative development and deployment processes within a shared environment -- either by integrating into other application and management life-cycle systems or by providing direct functionality to address these needs. Incorporating an automated governance process with change control can save significant manual efforts and reduce the likelihood of errors or inadvertent exclusions. Additional reporting and analyses capabilities, such as tracing service lineage and performing subsequent change and versioning impact test scenarios, are also important considerations.