1. What is AWS Availability?

AWS Availability in Malaysia refers to the percentage of time that AWS services are operational and accessible to users in the Malaysia region. It's a key metric for measuring cloud service reliability.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the availability formula:

Where:

• \( Uptime \) — Time when AWS services were operational (hours)
• \( Total\ Time \) — Total time period being measured (hours)

Explanation: The equation calculates the proportion of time services were available during the measurement period.

3. Importance of Availability Calculation

Details: Availability is crucial for assessing AWS service reliability, planning for business continuity, and meeting Service Level Agreements (SLAs) in Malaysia.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter uptime and total time in hours. Both values must be positive numbers, and uptime cannot exceed total time.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is considered good availability for AWS in Malaysia?
A: AWS typically offers 99.99% availability for most services, which translates to about 52 minutes of downtime per year.

Q2: How does this differ from AWS SLA calculations?
A: AWS SLAs often use more complex calculations that may exclude planned maintenance and have specific conditions for credit eligibility.

Q3: Should I measure availability per service or per region?
A: For comprehensive monitoring, track both individual service availability and overall regional availability in Malaysia.

Q4: How often should I measure AWS availability?
A: Continuous monitoring is ideal, but monthly measurements are common for SLA compliance reporting.

Q5: Where can I get official AWS uptime data for Malaysia?
A: AWS provides service health dashboards and the AWS Personal Health Dashboard for region-specific information.