Cloud Computing Glossary

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

Cloud-Based Robot Operating System (ROS)

Cloud-hosted version of ROS, providing robotics middleware and tools as a service.

Cloud-Based Robot Simulation

Platforms for simulating and testing robotic systems using cloud computing resources.

Cloud-Based Spatial Audio

Services for processing and rendering 3D audio experiences using cloud computing resources.

Cloud-Connected Industrial Robots

Factory automation systems leveraging cloud resources for data processing, analytics, and remote management.

Cloud-Enabled Autonomous Navigation

Systems using cloud computing to enhance navigation capabilities of autonomous vehicles or robots.

Cloud-Integrated Storage

Systems using cloud computing to enhance navigation capabilities of autonomous vehicles or robots.

Cloud-Native ACID Transactions

Implementations of ACID properties for database transactions in distributed cloud environments.

Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)

Integrated security solutions designed to protect cloud-native applications throughout their lifecycle.

Cloud-Native Debugging Tools

Specialized software for identifying and resolving issues in cloud-native applications and microservices.

Cloud-Native Deep Learning

Frameworks and services optimized for training and deploying deep learning models in cloud environments.

Cloud-Native FPGAs and ASICs

Specialized hardware accelerators optimized for cloud-native workloads and accessible as cloud services.

Cloud-Native Firewalls

Network security tools designed specifically for protecting cloud-native applications and infrastructure.

Cloud-Native Hardware Security Module (HSM)

Cloud-based services providing hardware-level encryption key management and cryptographic operations.

Cloud-Native IDEs

Integrated development environments optimized for building and deploying cloud-native applications.

Cloud-Native Jupyter Notebooks

Interactive computing environments for data analysis and machine learning, designed for cloud deployment.

Cloud-Native Load Balancing

Traffic distribution services designed specifically for cloud-native applications and microservices architectures.

Cloud-Native Network Functions (CNF)

Virtualized network services designed to run in containerized environments, optimized for cloud infrastructure.

Cloud-Native Network Functions (CNFs)

Network services built as microservices, optimized for deployment in cloud-native environments.

Cloud-Native Reinforcement Learning Environments

Scalable platforms for training AI agents using reinforcement learning algorithms in cloud environments.

Cloud-Native Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

SIEM solutions designed for collecting and analyzing security data from cloud-native applications.

Cloud-Native Security Orchestration

Automated coordination of security tools and processes in cloud-native environments.

Cloud-Native Transformation

Process of redesigning applications and infrastructure to fully leverage cloud-native technologies and practices.

Cloud-Powered Brain-Computer Interfaces

BCI systems that use cloud computing for data processing and AI-driven interpretation of brain signals.

Cloud-agnostic Architecture

Design approach for building applications that can run on multiple cloud platforms without significant modifications.

Cloud-based AI Chipset Virtualization

Technology enabling virtual access to specialized AI hardware accelerators in the cloud.

Cloud-based Augmented Reality (AR)

Services for processing and delivering AR experiences using cloud computing resources.

Cloud-based Cognitive Architectures

Frameworks for building AI systems that mimic human cognitive processes using cloud resources.

Cloud-based Cryptocurrency Mining

Using cloud computing resources to perform complex calculations required for mining digital currencies.

Cloud-based IoT Platforms

Managed services for connecting, monitoring, and controlling Internet of Things devices using cloud infrastructure.

Cloud-based Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Services for automating repetitive tasks and workflows using software robots hosted in the cloud.

Cloud-based Visual Programming Environments

Platforms offering drag-and-drop interfaces for creating applications without traditional coding, hosted in the cloud.

Cloud-native AI Development

Practices and tools for building, training, and deploying AI models optimized for cloud environments.

Cloud-native GPU Programming

Techniques and tools for leveraging cloud-based GPUs to accelerate computational tasks in cloud-native applications.

Cloud-to-Cloud Migration

Process of moving applications and data from one cloud provider to another, optimizing for cost, performance, or features.

Cloud-to-Edge-to-Fog Seamless Integration

Unified computing paradigm combining cloud, edge, and fog computing for optimal data processing and latency.

CloudFormation (AWS)

Infrastructure-as-Code service for defining and provisioning AWS infrastructure using declarative templates.

CloudFormation Designer

Visual tool for creating, viewing, and modifying AWS CloudFormation templates, simplifying infrastructure-as-code development.

Cloudlets

Small-scale cloud data centers located at the edge of the network to support low-latency applications.

CoAP Protocol

Lightweight application layer protocol designed for constrained devices in Internet of Things (IoT) environments.

Cold Start

Delay in executing serverless functions when they haven't been used recently and need to be initialized.

Collaborative Cloud Robotics

Multiple robots working together, leveraging cloud resources for coordination and shared learning.

Collaborative Data Modeling

Cloud-based tools enabling teams to jointly design and refine data models for applications.

Collaborative Data Science Environments

Cloud platforms supporting team-based data analysis, model development, and knowledge sharing.

Collaborative Filtering at Scale

Cloud-based recommendation systems processing large datasets to suggest items based on user preferences.

Columnar Storage

Database storage format optimized for analytical queries in cloud data warehouses.

Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS)

Architectural pattern separating read and write operations in cloud-based applications.

Complex Event Processing (CEP)

Real-time analysis of data streams to identify and respond to specific patterns or events in cloud environments.

Compliance Frameworks

Standardized guidelines for ensuring cloud systems meet regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS).

Compliance Frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, etc.)

Regulatory standards guiding data protection and security practices in cloud computing.

Compliance Monitoring

Continuous assessment of cloud systems and practices to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.