Cloud Computing Glossary

Cloud service allowing dynamic assembly of virtualized compute, storage, and networking resources.

Storage devices with built-in processing capabilities, enabling data processing within the storage subsystem.

Storage hardware with integrated computing resources for in-situ data processing in cloud environments.

AI technology that enables machines to interpret and understand visual information from images or videos.

Cloud services offering pre-built models and tools for image and video analysis tasks.

Simultaneous execution of multiple computations or processes in cloud environments.

Technology protecting data in use by performing computation in a hardware-based trusted execution environment.

Isolated environments in cloud infrastructure for secure processing of sensitive data.

Monitoring and identifying unintended changes in cloud resource configurations over time.

Permissioned blockchain network operated by a group of organizations in a cloud environment.

Serverless compute platforms for running containers without managing the underlying infrastructure.

Optimizing container resource allocations to improve efficiency and reduce costs in cloud environments.

Technologies and practices for managing network connectivity between containerized applications in the cloud.

Tools and practices for protecting containerized applications during execution in cloud environments.

Measures and tools for protecting containerized applications and their data in cloud environments.

User interfaces that adapt based on user context, device capabilities, and environmental factors.

Dynamic approach to security that continuously analyzes and adapts to changing risks in cloud environments.

Ongoing process of assessing and improving security risks in cloud infrastructure configurations.

Automated, real-time tracking and reporting of compliance status for cloud resources and applications.

Ongoing validation of data quality, integrity, and consistency in cloud-based data pipelines and storage systems.

Automated process of releasing code changes to production environments in cloud infrastructure.

Automated pipeline for building, testing, and deploying applications in cloud environments.

Ongoing process of improving cloud resource utilization, performance, and cost-efficiency.

Constant monitoring and analysis of application performance in cloud environments to identify bottlenecks.

Ongoing process of adjusting cloud resource allocations to match actual usage and demand.

Automated process of regularly updating machine learning models with new data in cloud environments.

Ongoing process of validating cloud infrastructure and applications against defined policies and configurations.

Process of distributing cloud expenses across different departments, projects, or cost centers within an organization.

Automated identification of unusual or unexpected patterns in cloud spending, helping optimize resource allocation and budgeting.

Associating cloud expenses with specific resources, services, or business units for accurate accounting.

Tool for visualizing and analyzing cloud spending patterns and trends, helping optimize resource allocation and budgeting.

Automated suggestions for reducing cloud expenses while maintaining performance and reliability.

Intelligent scaling of cloud resources considering both performance requirements and cost implications.

Ensuring cloud data transfers comply with international data protection regulations.

Synchronizing data across multiple cloud providers for redundancy and disaster recovery.

Blockchain-based agreements executable across different cloud platforms, enabling multi-cloud decentralized applications.

Execution environments for cloud-native applications that work across multiple cloud providers.

Services for securely generating, storing, and rotating encryption keys in cloud environments.

Services defending against Distributed Denial of Service attacks on cloud-based applications and infrastructure.

Experimental technology using DNA molecules to store digital data, potentially leveraging cloud for processing.

Experimental technique using DNA molecules to store digital data, potentially integrated with cloud for processing and retrieval.

Managed Domain Name System services provided by cloud platforms for translating domain names to IP addresses.

Portable runtime for building microservices-based applications across cloud and edge environments.

Tools for creating interactive, visual representations of cloud data and metrics.

Centralized repository for metadata about an organization's data assets in the cloud.

Tools for organizing, indexing, and searching data assets across cloud environments.

Categorizing data based on sensitivity and importance for appropriate handling in cloud storage.

Monitoring changes in data distributions that may affect machine learning model performance in cloud environments.

Integrated architecture for managing and accessing data across diverse cloud and on-premises environments.

Unified data management framework spanning multiple cloud and on-premises environments.