Cloud Computing Glossary

From virtualization to containerization to serverless, elevate your understanding of modern cloud architectures.

Feature Store

Centralized repository for storing, managing, and serving machine learning features in cloud environments.

Federated Analytics

Analyzing data across multiple cloud or edge locations without centralizing the raw data.

Federated Databases

System allowing integrated data access across multiple autonomous database management systems in the cloud.

Federated Learning

Machine learning technique that trains algorithms across decentralized devices or servers holding local data samples.

Federated Learning Orchestration

Coordinating federated learning processes across multiple edge devices or cloud nodes.

Federated Learning Platforms

Cloud-based systems for implementing and managing federated learning across distributed datasets.

Federated Learning at the Edge

Applying federated learning techniques to train models on edge devices connected to cloud systems.

Federated Query Engines

Tools for executing queries across multiple distributed databases or data sources in cloud environments.

File Storage

Cloud service for storing and accessing file data through shared file systems, providing scalable and manageable data storage.

File Storage (e.g., Amazon EFS, Azure Files)

Cloud services providing scalable file storage accessible from multiple compute instances.

FinOps Automation

Tools and processes for automating financial operations and optimization in cloud environments.

FinOps Operating Model

Framework for managing and optimizing cloud costs across an organization, aligning financial and operational goals.

FinOps Optimization Engines

AI-driven tools for continuously optimizing cloud spend and resource allocation.

Firewall

Security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic in cloud environments.

Fission

Open-source, Kubernetes-native serverless framework for building microservices in the cloud, simplifying application deployment.

Fog Computing

Extending cloud computing to the edge of the network, bringing processing closer to data sources.

Forecasting

Using historical data and algorithms to predict future trends or values in cloud-based analytics.

Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) Services

Cloud-based encryption allowing computations on encrypted data without decryption.

Function Composition Frameworks

Tools for building complex serverless applications by combining multiple cloud functions.

Function as a Service (FaaS)

Cloud computing model where developers run and manage application functionalities without complex infrastructure.

GDPR Compliance in the Cloud

Adhering to EU data protection regulations in cloud-based data processing and storage.

GPU Instances

Cloud compute instances equipped with Graphics Processing Units for parallel processing tasks.

Generative AI Platforms

Cloud-based services for creating AI models that can generate new content or data.

Geospatial Data Processing at Scale

Cloud-based systems for analyzing large volumes of location-based data efficiently.

Gesture-based Cloud Interfaces

User interfaces that interpret hand or body movements to interact with cloud services.

GitOps Workflows

Methodology using Git repositories as the source of truth for declarative infrastructure and applications in the cloud.

Global Accelerator

Service that improves availability and performance of applications by optimizing traffic routing across cloud regions.

Globally Distributed Databases

Database systems that replicate and distribute data across multiple geographic locations in the cloud.

Google Cloud Organization Policy

Rules and constraints applied to resources within a Google Cloud organization, enforcing governance and compliance.

Graph Analytics Platforms

Cloud services for analyzing and visualizing complex relationships in large datasets using graph structures.

Graph Databases

NoSQL databases designed to store and query data with complex relationships in cloud environments.

Green Cloud Computing

Practices and technologies aimed at reducing the environmental impact of cloud data centers and operations.

Green Software Engineering

Practices for developing cloud software that minimizes energy consumption and environmental impact.

Green Software Engineering Practices

Techniques for developing cloud applications that optimize resource usage and reduce environmental impact.

HIPAA Compliance in the Cloud

Adhering to US healthcare data protection regulations in cloud-based systems and applications.

Haptic Feedback over the Cloud

Transmitting touch and motion sensations through cloud-connected devices for immersive experiences.

Health Checks

Automated tests to verify the availability and proper functioning of cloud resources and services.

Heat Reuse from Data Centers

Utilizing excess heat generated by cloud data centers for other purposes, improving energy efficiency.

Helm Charts

Packages of pre-configured Kubernetes resources for deploying applications in cloud environments.

Heterogeneous Distributed Databases

Systems managing data across diverse database types and locations in cloud environments.

High-Performance Computing (HPC)

Using cloud resources for solving complex computational problems requiring significant processing power.

Holographic Cloud Interfaces

Advanced 3D visualization interfaces for interacting with cloud services and data.

Holographic Data Centers

Conceptual cloud data centers using holographic technology for data storage and processing.

Holographic Data Storage

Experimental technology using holograms to store data in cloud environments, potentially offering high density.

Holographic Storage

Experimental data storage technique using holograms in cloud systems for high-density, long-term preservation.

Homomorphic Encryption Services

Cloud-based offerings that enable computations on encrypted data without decryption.

Homomorphic Encryption as a Service

Cloud-based service offering encryption that allows computations on encrypted data.

Homomorphic Encryption in the Cloud

Encryption technique allowing computations on encrypted data without decryption in cloud environments.

Horizontal Scaling (Scale Out)

Adding more machines to a cloud system to distribute load and increase capacity.

Human-Robot Interaction in the Cloud

Cloud-based systems facilitating communication between humans and robots or AI agents.