Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
May 11, 2024
Updated July 19, 2025
10 minute read
Service Level Agreements (SLAs) define the expected level of service that a provider will deliver to a customer. They are often used in cloud computing, where customers want to ensure that they are getting the performance and reliability they need. SLAs can also be used in other areas, such as managed services, SaaS, and IaaS.
What is a Service Level Agreement (SLA)?
An SLA is a contract between a service provider and a customer that defines the expected level of service that the provider will deliver. SLAs typically include metrics such as availability, performance, and response time.
Why Use a Service Level Agreement (SLA)?
SLAs are used to ensure that customers are getting the level of service that they need. They can also help to resolve disputes between customers and providers.
Benefits of Using a Service Level Agreement (SLA)
- Ensures that customers are getting the level of service that they need
- Helps to resolve disputes between customers and providers
- Provides a clear understanding of the expectations of both parties
- Can help to improve communication between customers and providers
- Can help to build trust between customers and providers
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Reading list
We've selected five books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Provides a lot of practical advice on implementing SLM in organizations, including using templates and metrics, and provides a range of useful case studies.
Is the official guide to ITIL SLM, and is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the ITIL framework.
Is in Spanish and provides a comprehensive overview of SLAs, including how to create, implement, and manage them. It is based on the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework.
As the title indicates, this book focuses on IT SLAs. It includes many how-to guides to help understand and write better SLAs.
Provides a comprehensive framework for SLM implementation, and provides a useful set of tools and techniques.
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