Business

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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