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What Are Service-Level Agreements (SLAs)?
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What Are Service-Level Agreements (SLAs)?

Dr. Xavier V. Bruce

Instructor: Dr. Xavier V. Bruce

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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1 hour to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 hour to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Key SLA components: Metrics (how performance is measured), targets (desired level of performance), responsibilities (who is accountable for what).

  • Types of SLAs: Different structures for various service arrangements (e.g., IT, cloud storage, maintenance).

  • Benefits of SLAs: Clear expectations, improved communication, managed risk, and defined service quality.

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These videos will provide you with the key components of an SLA, the different types of SLAs, the benefits of using SLAs, SLA performance measurements, and SLA document contents.

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8 videos1 assignment

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Dr. Xavier V. Bruce
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