Operational Document

Service Level Objectives

OperatorLylexx
DomainLSHcloud.net
EffectiveJuly 1, 2025
Version1.2
Contents
Section 01

What SLOs Are

Service Level Objectives are specific, measurable targets the operator aims to maintain. Unlike the SLA — which describes how the service operates and what happens when things go wrong — the SLO gives concrete numbers to set expectations against.

These targets are best-effort goals on residential infrastructure, not contractual commitments. They exist so users have a realistic picture of what the service is designed to deliver. Falling below an objective triggers investigation and best-effort correction — not compensation of any kind.

Section 02

At a Glance

Key targets across all service categories at a glance:

95%
Target uptime for standard services (30-day rolling)
1
Default concurrent streams per user account
1080p
Default recommended playback quality
7d
Backup retention for user files & system config
24h
Max target response time for major service outages
Section 03

Availability Objectives

Service TierTarget UptimeMax Downtime / 30 Days
Core (VPN, auth, networking) 95%+ ~36 hours
Standard (Emby, Jellyseerr, File Browser) 95%+ ~36 hours
Experimental (AI, dev, test) No target No guarantee

Planned maintenance windows and ISP or power events outside the operator's control are excluded from uptime calculations. Actual uptime typically exceeds these targets during stable periods.

Section 04

Streaming Objectives

ObjectiveTargetNotes
Concurrent streams per user 1 (default) Additional streams available by operator approval only
Default playback quality 1080p Clients should prefer direct play at this resolution
4K playback Direct play only 4K transcoding is not supported and will not be accommodated
Transcoding availability Best effort High-load sessions may be throttled to protect system performance
Total simultaneous transcodes 2–3 max system-wide Subject to hardware capacity — direct play is always preferred
Configure your media client to use direct play wherever possible. This is the single most effective thing you can do to improve your own stream quality and reduce load on the server.
Section 05

Storage & Backup Objectives

Data TypeBackup FrequencyRetention TargetRecovery Guarantee
Media Library None None None — content may be lost
User Files Daily 7 rolling days Best effort on request
System Configuration Daily 7 rolling days Operator-managed — not user-facing

The 7-day retention window means a backup from 8 or more days ago may no longer be available. Do not rely solely on this platform for anything you cannot afford to lose.

Section 06

Response Objectives

PriorityTriggerResponse Target
P1 — Critical Full system offline — VPN and all services unreachable 12–24 hours
P2 — Major Emby, Jellyseerr, or File Browser down Within 24 hours
P3 — Minor Degraded performance, slow streaming, isolated feature broken Best effort — no committed timeline

The operator is a single individual with other personal and professional commitments. Response times may be longer during evenings or travel. Reporting issues via Discord gives the fastest path to resolution.

Section 07

When Objectives Aren't Met

If a service consistently falls below its availability target or response objective, the operator will:

There is no compensation, credit, or service guarantee tied to these objectives. They exist to set honest expectations, not to create entitlements. If the service is not meeting your needs on a sustained basis, the appropriate path is to discuss it with the operator or request account removal.

These objectives reflect what is realistically achievable on residential hardware operated by a single person. They are intentionally honest rather than aspirational.