Points on the Map (SLXs)
What exactly is an SLX? It's a point on the map.
An SLX (ServiceLevelX) is a point on the map that represents a service or a service component. An SLX contains a bundle of configuration for Service Level Indicators (SLIs), Service Level Objectives (SLOs), and automated tasks (TaskSets) that relate to the service or service component.
Example SLX
Example SLX configuration
Creating an SLX
To create an SLX in a workspace:
Select Configuration
Select ADD SLX
Add SLX
When drafting an SLX, we recommend creating a statement which captures the system component you intend to measure and the desired reliability target you are attempting to achieve. Some examples of statements are provided below:
The API should return 99% of GET requests within 200ms
The daily batch processing pipeline should complete in less than a day.
Once the statement is complete, you can add any of the of the following optional configuration items:
To persist changes to the SLX, click the COMMIT button at the bottom with a helpful message detailing the changes.