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What is service hosting in WCF?
Updated May 6, 2026
Short answer
Service hosting is the environment where WCF service runs.
Deep explanation
WCF services can be hosted in IIS, Windows Services, or self-hosted applications.
Real-world example
Hosting a service inside IIS for web access.
Common mistakes
- Using self-hosting in production without monitoring.
Follow-up questions
- Which hosting is best?
- Can WCF run without IIS?