Cloud computing terminology
A facility used to house computer systems and related components, such as telecommunications and storage systems.
Data Center
Transferring data between different storage types, formats, or systems
Data Migration
Processes and technologies for backing up data and recovering it in case of data loss
Backup and Recovery
A lightweight form of virtualization that allows applications and their dependencies to run consistently across various environments
Containerization
The use of multiple cloud computing services from different providers
Multicloud
The delivery of computing services, including storage, processing, and networking, over the internet
Cloud Computing
The concept that data is subject to the laws of the country in which it is located
Data Sovereignty
The maximum rate of data transfer across a network
Bandwidth
The time it takes for data to travel from the source to the destination
Latency
A type of artificial intelligence that enables systems to learn and improve from experience
Machine Learning
A pre-configured and automated instance of a computer server
Server Image
A policy allowing employees to use their personal devices for work purposes.
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)
The process of managing costs associated with cloud resources
Cost Optimization
The inclusion of extra components or resources to ensure system reliability
Redundancy
Copying and storing data in multiple locations to ensure data availability and fault tolerance.
Replication
Reducing the size of data for efficient storage and transmission
Data Compression
A cloud service that allows users to deploy, manage, and scale containers without managing the underlying infrastructure.
CaaS (Containers as a Service)
Extremely large and complex data sets that cannot be easily managed with traditional data processing tools
Big Data
The process of planning, creating, testing, and deploying software.
SLDC (Software Development Life Cycle)
An international standard for information security management systems
ISO 27001
European Union regulations on data protection and privacy
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
The process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access
Encryption
Ensuring that a system or process meets specified requirements or standards.
Compliance
A session and user authentication service that permits a user to use one set of login credentials to access multiple applications.
Single Sign-On (SSO)
A security process in which a user provides two different authentication factors to verify their identity.
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)