Can the glide.sys.domain.delegated_administration property be activated without enabling data separation?

The glide.sys.domain.delegated_administration property is intricately linked to the concept of data separation within the ServiceNow platform. For delegated administration to function effectively, data separation must be enabled. Data separation allows for the proper segregation of administrative access and responsibilities among different organizational entities, ensuring that administrators only have access to the relevant data pertaining to their domains.

When delegated administration is tied to data separation, it means that the administrative functions are executed within the context of specific domains, which prevents any overlap or inappropriate access to data outside of these defined boundaries. Since both features are designed to enhance data security and administrative efficiency simultaneously, enabling delegated administration in isolation would undermine the intended purpose of maintaining controlled access to data.

In this context, data separation serves as a foundational requirement for enabling effective delegated administration, making it clear that both functionalities need to be activated together to align with best practices for data security and domain management. Hence, this connection underlines why both properties must be enabled concurrently to ensure optimal performance and governance in the ServiceNow environment.