Learning Objectives

NOTE: This course has been replaced with a new updated version. The new version of this course can be found here. This version will no longer be available after 4/11/25. Please complete this course before then in order to receive the certificate for completing the course.

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain SLO basics
  • Create and work with SLOs and Error Budget Monitors in Datadog
  • Explore identifying good SLIs and considerations for SLOs

Primary Audience

This course is designed for Site Reliability Engineers, Product Engineers, and Product Managers.

Prerequisites

The prerequisites for this course are the following:

Technical Requirements

In order to complete the course, you will need:

  • Google Chrome or Firefox
  • Third-party cookies must be enabled to access labs

Course Navigation

At the bottom of each lesson, click MARK LESSON COMPLETE AND CONTINUE button so that you are marked complete for each lesson and can receive the certificate at the end of the course.

Course Enrollment Period

This course has been replaced with a new updated version. This course is closed to new enrollees. Please enroll in the new course.

Course Curriculum

    1. Introduction

    1. Service Level Indicators, Objectives, and Agreements

    2. SLOs, Reliability, and Error Budgets

    1. Lab: SLOs in Practice

    1. Summary

    2. Feedback Survey

Introduction to Service Level Objectives

  • 1.5 hours to complete
  • 7 Lessons
  • Intermediate