Cloud Computing Glossary

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

IoT Hub

Central message hub for bi-directional communication between IoT applications and devices.

IoT Integration Frameworks

Tools for connecting and managing diverse IoT devices and data streams in cloud environments.

IoT Lifecycle Management

Cloud-based tools for managing IoT devices from deployment through retirement, ensuring efficient device administration.

IoT Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates

Remote software updates for IoT devices managed through cloud platforms, ensuring device security and functionality.

IoT Platform as a Service (PaaS)

Cloud-based platform for developing, managing, and integrating IoT applications and devices.

IoT Protocols (MQTT, CoAP)

Lightweight communication protocols designed for IoT devices in cloud environments.

IoT Rules Engine

Cloud service for processing and acting on data from IoT devices based on predefined conditions.

IoT Security

Measures to protect IoT devices, data, and infrastructure in cloud-connected environments.

IoT Streaming Analytics

Real-time processing and analysis of data streams from IoT devices in the cloud.

Key Management Service (KMS)

Cloud service for creating and managing cryptographic keys for data encryption, ensuring secure data protection.

Knative

Kubernetes-based platform for building, deploying, and managing serverless workloads.

Kubeless

Kubernetes-native serverless framework enabling function deployment without managing underlying infrastructure.

Kubernetes Network Policies

Rules for controlling network traffic between pods in Kubernetes clusters, enhancing security in cloud-native environments.

Kubernetes Security Posture Management (KSPM)

Tools for assessing and improving security configurations in Kubernetes environments.

Kubernetes Services (e.g., Amazon EKS, Azure AKS, Google GKE)

Managed Kubernetes platforms offered by major cloud providers for container orchestration.

Kustomize

Kubernetes native configuration management tool for customizing application configurations.

Lambda@Edge (AWS)

AWS service for running Lambda functions at edge locations to customize content delivery.

Launch Configuration

Template for EC2 instance settings used in Auto Scaling groups, defining instance type, AMI, and other parameters.

Least Privilege Principle

Security concept of granting only the minimum permissions necessary in cloud environments.

License Optimization for Cloud

Managing software licenses efficiently to reduce costs in cloud environments, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness.

Lift and Shift

Migration strategy of moving applications to the cloud without significant modifications.

Lightweight VMs (like Firecracker)

Minimalist virtual machines designed for fast startup and low resource usage in cloud environments.

Linkerd

Lightweight service mesh for Kubernetes, providing observability, reliability, and security for microservices.

Liquid Cooling for High-Density Compute

Using liquid to dissipate heat in densely packed cloud data centers for improved efficiency.

Load Balancer (Application, Network, Classic)

Service that distributes incoming network traffic across multiple servers to ensure no single server becomes overwhelmed.

Log Analytics

Process of collecting, analyzing, and visualizing log data from cloud resources for insights and troubleshooting.

Log Intelligence

AI-driven analysis of log data to identify patterns, anomalies, and insights in cloud environments.

Low-Code Integration Platforms

Tools for building application integrations with minimal hand-coding in cloud environments.

Low-Code/No-Code Development Platforms

Cloud-based tools for creating applications with little to no traditional programming.

Low-Code/No-Code Platforms

Cloud services enabling app development with minimal coding, using visual interfaces and pre-built components.

MQTT Protocol

Lightweight messaging protocol designed for IoT devices and low-bandwidth networks in cloud ecosystems.

Machine Learning Platforms (e.g., Amazon SageMaker, Azure Machine Learning)

Cloud-based services for building, training, and deploying machine learning models at scale.

Master Data Management (MDM) in the Cloud

Centralized management of critical business data entities in cloud environments.

Meta-Learning Frameworks

Tools for developing AI models that can learn how to learn, improving adaptability in cloud environments.

Metadata Management Services

Cloud tools for organizing, integrating, and governing metadata across various data sources.

Metamaterial Antennas for Cloud Connectivity

Advanced antenna designs using engineered materials to enhance cloud network performance.

Metric Collection

Gathering and storing quantitative data about cloud resource performance and usage.

Micro-Frontends

Architectural style where frontend apps are composed from independently deployable components in the cloud.

Microsegmentation Orchestration

Automating the process of dividing cloud networks into secure zones for enhanced protection.

Microservices Integration

Connecting and coordinating interactions between independent microservices in cloud architectures.

Migration Planning

Strategic process of preparing and scheduling the move of applications and data to cloud environments.

Mixed Reality as a Service

Cloud-based platforms for developing and deploying mixed reality applications, combining virtual and physical environments.

Mobile Edge Computing

Bringing cloud computing capabilities closer to mobile users to reduce latency and improve performance.

Mobile Edge Computing (MEC)

Extending cloud computing capabilities to the edge of mobile networks for lower latency.

Model Deployment

Process of making machine learning models available for use in cloud production environments.

Model Explainability

Techniques for understanding and interpreting decisions made by AI models in cloud environments.

Model Monitoring

Tracking the performance and behavior of deployed machine learning models in cloud environments.

Model Registry

Centralized repository for storing and managing machine learning models in cloud environments.

Model Serving

Process of making trained machine learning models available for real-time predictions in cloud environments.

Model Training

Process of teaching machine learning algorithms to make predictions using data in cloud environments.