service component (n)~ The set of configuration items that are used to deliver a business service such as computers Web sites databases and other application components. service configuration file (n)~ The file that sets values for the hosted service that can be configured while the service is running in the Microsoft Azure fabric. Values in the service configuration file include the number of instances required for each role the values for the configuration parameters established in the service definition file and the thumbprints for any SSL certificates associated with the service.