The Complete Guide to Information Technology Service Level Agreements
Andrew Hiles(Author)
Elsevier (Publisher)
Published in March 1991
Book
Paperback/Softback
177 pages
978-1-85617-063-5 (ISBN)
Description
This essential handbook provides a practical review of the pros and cons of service level agreements, clear guidance on what type of SLA is appropriate in what circumstances, when they should be avoided and how to design and implement them. IT Service Level Agreements: The Complete Guide ensures that as a service provider you will not become a scapegoat, and that achievable targets are set to the advantage of both you and your customers. Full guidance is provided on how to set up the necessary agreements, how to ensure availability of systems is effectively controlled. An invaluable aid to IT managers, data centre managers, computer services and systems and operations managers.
This essential handbook provides a practical review of the pros and cons of service level agreements, clear guidance on what type of SLA is appropriate in what circumstances, when they should be avoided and how to design and implement them. IT Service Level Agreements: The Complete Guide ensures that as a service provider you will not become a scapegoat, and that achievable targets are set to the advantage of both you and your customers. Full guidance is provided on how to set up the necessary agreements, how to ensure availability of systems is effectively controlled. An invaluable aid to IT managers, data centre managers, computer services and systems and operations managers.
This essential handbook provides a practical review of the pros and cons of service level agreements, clear guidance on what type of SLA is appropriate in what circumstances, when they should be avoided and how to design and implement them. IT Service Level Agreements: The Complete Guide ensures that as a service provider you will not become a scapegoat, and that achievable targets are set to the advantage of both you and your customers. Full guidance is provided on how to set up the necessary agreements, how to ensure availability of systems is effectively controlled. An invaluable aid to IT managers, data centre managers, computer services and systems and operations managers.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Science & Technology
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Ill.
Dimensions
Height: 300 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-85617-063-5 (9781856170635)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Contents Cover: - An overview of service level agreements, what they can and cannot do - Measurement of service availability and quality, key metrics and techniques that can be used - The practicality of designing, negotiating and implementing an SLA - Alternatives to SLAs and complementary quality-of-service markets. Sample checklists and forms are included in the appendices to ensure smooth implementation in your organization.