/**
* Copyright (c) 2009 - 2012 Red Hat, Inc.
*
* This software is licensed to you under the GNU General Public License,
* version 2 (GPLv2). There is NO WARRANTY for this software, express or
* implied, including the implied warranties of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS
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* along with this software; if not, see
* http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.txt.
*
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*/
package org.candlepin.service;
/**
* Owner key may originate from a separate service outside Candlepin
* in some configurations. This service allows the key to be confirmed
* against that outside source.
*/
public interface OwnerServiceAdapter {
/**
* Confirms that the key can be created in the system.
* @param ownerKey key for owner to be created.
* @return boolean true if the owner key is allowed.
*/
boolean isOwnerKeyValidForCreation(String ownerKey);
}