What Is Service Level Agreement (SLA)?
Measurable service standards, often with credits or penalties for misses.
Detailed Explanation
Ties operations to commercial outcomes. Billing may reflect uptime or response targets.
Example
SLA promises 99.9% uptime or a monthly fee credit.
Why It Matters
Sets objective expectations beyond vague “best effort.”
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