Cloud Computing Glossary

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

Hybrid Blockchain-Cloud Solutions

Systems integrating blockchain technology with traditional cloud services for enhanced security and transparency.

Hybrid Cloud Management

Tools and practices for managing resources across public and private cloud environments.

Hybrid Cloud Monitoring

Tracking performance and health of resources spanning both public and private cloud environments.

Hybrid Cloud Orchestration

Coordinating and automating workflows across multiple cloud environments and on-premises infrastructure.

Hybrid Cloud Storage

Data storage solutions that span both on-premises and cloud environments, offering flexible and scalable data management.

Hybrid Connectivity

Network solutions that connect on-premises infrastructure with cloud services, enabling seamless integration and data flow.

Hybrid Identity Management

Managing user identities and access across both on-premises systems and cloud services.

Hybrid Integration Platforms

Tools for connecting applications, data, and processes across on-premises and cloud environments.

Hybrid Quantum-Classical Algorithms

Computational methods combining quantum and classical processing in cloud environments.

Hybrid Quantum-Classical Computing

Using both quantum and classical computing resources in tandem for cloud-based problem-solving.

Hybrid Transactional/Analytical Processing (HTAP)

Database systems supporting both real-time transactions and analytics in cloud environments.

Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI)

Integrated compute, storage, and networking in a single cloud-managed system, simplifying data center architecture.

Hyperparameter Tuning

Process of optimizing machine learning model parameters in cloud-based environments.

Hypervisor

Software layer that manages virtual machines in cloud computing environments, enabling efficient resource utilization and isolation.

IAM Roles and Policies

Defined permissions and access controls for users and services in cloud environments.

ISO 27001 Certification

International standard for information security management in cloud environments.

Identity-Aware Proxies

Security tools that verify user identity before granting access to cloud applications.

Image Scanning

Automated process of examining container images for vulnerabilities in cloud environments.

Immutable Infrastructure Security

Security approach based on replacing rather than modifying cloud infrastructure components.

Immutable Storage

Cloud storage that prevents data modification after writing, ensuring data integrity and compliance.

In-Memory Database (e.g., Amazon ElastiCache, Azure Cache for Redis)

Database system that primarily uses main memory for data storage in cloud environments.

In-Memory Grid Computing

Distributed computing using the collective memory of networked computers in the cloud.

In-Network Computing

Processing data within network devices to reduce latency and bandwidth use in cloud architectures.

Incremental Computing Frameworks

Systems for efficiently updating computation results when input data changes in cloud environments.

Indexing

Process of organizing data to optimize query performance in cloud databases, enhancing search and retrieval efficiency.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Security Scanning

Automated tools for identifying security issues in infrastructure definition files.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Testing

Validating infrastructure definitions before deployment in cloud environments, ensuring reliability and consistency.

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

Cloud-based provision of virtualized computing resources over the internet, including servers, storage, and networking.

Infrastructure-from-Code

Generating cloud infrastructure configurations directly from application code, streamlining development and deployment processes.

Instance Types (e.g., General Purpose, Compute Optimized, Memory Optimized)

Predefined virtual server configurations optimized for different use cases in cloud environments.

Integration Flow Designer

Visual tool for creating and managing data integration processes in cloud environments.

Integration Monitoring and Analytics

Tools for tracking and analyzing the performance of integrated cloud systems and processes.

Intelligent Tiering

Automated data storage class selection based on access patterns in cloud environments.

Intelligent Tiering for Storage

Automatic movement of data between storage tiers based on usage patterns in the cloud.

Intent-Based Networking

Network management approach using AI to automate configuration based on business intent.

Internet Gateway

Network node that connects cloud VPCs to the internet, enabling communication with external resources.

Interplanetary File System (IPFS) Cloud Storage

Decentralized storage system for distributing and accessing files in the cloud, enhancing data availability and resilience.

Intrusion Detection System (IDS)

Security tool that monitors network traffic for suspicious activity in cloud environments.

Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

Security system that not only detects but also blocks potential threats in cloud networks.

IoT Analytics

Processing and analyzing data from Internet of Things devices in cloud environments.

IoT Anomaly Detection

Identifying unusual patterns in data from IoT devices using cloud-based analytics.

IoT Central (Azure)

Fully managed IoT application platform in the Azure cloud for connecting, monitoring, and managing IoT devices at scale.

IoT Data Ingestion

Process of collecting and importing data from IoT devices into cloud systems for storage, analysis, and processing.

IoT Data Lake

Centralized repository in the cloud for storing large volumes of IoT device data.

IoT Device Management

Cloud-based systems for monitoring, updating, and controlling IoT devices, ensuring efficient operation and security at scale.

IoT Device Provisioning

Process of setting up and configuring IoT devices for secure cloud connectivity.

IoT Device SDK

Software development kit for building applications that connect IoT devices to cloud services.

IoT Edge

Deploying cloud intelligence directly to IoT devices for local processing and analytics.

IoT Edge Computing

Processing data from IoT devices locally before sending to the cloud, reducing latency and bandwidth usage.

IoT Greengrass (AWS)

AWS service for running local compute, messaging, and data caching for connected IoT devices.