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Rofiat Abdulkareem
Rofiat Abdulkareem

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Azure Service Level Agreement (SLA)

While signing up for Azure, you accept its SLAs which ensures you’re leveraging the cloud with confidence.

Azure SLAs are more than just legal jargon. They’re commitments from Microsoft to ensure their services meet specific performance standards. Here’s a quick overview of what to look for:

  1. Uptime Guarantees:
    Azure SLAs specify the guaranteed uptime for each service. For example, Azure Virtual Machines come with a 99.9% uptime guarantee.

  2. Performance Metrics:
    SLAs include performance metrics that Azure promises to meet. This can include data transfer speeds, transaction processing times, and more.

  3. Remedies for Downtime:
    If Azure fails to meet the SLA, they offer service credits as compensation. This is their way of ensuring you’re not left in the lurch if things go wrong.

Remember, Azure’s SLAs are your assurance that Microsoft is committed to delivering top-notch service. So, start your Azure journey today, and build with the confidence that your cloud foundation is rock solid.

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