Cloud Computing Glossary

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

Deployment Manager (Google Cloud)

Service for declaratively managing and deploying cloud resources on Google Cloud Platform.

DevOps Assembly Lines

Automated, end-to-end pipelines for software delivery in cloud environments, streamlining development and deployment processes.

DevOps Culture and Practices

Collaborative approach integrating development and operations teams for efficient cloud-based software delivery.

DevOps Metrics and KPIs

Measurements for assessing the performance and efficiency of DevOps processes in cloud environments.

DevSecOps Automation

Integration of security practices into DevOps processes using automated tools in cloud environments.

DevSecOps Automation Platforms

Integrated tools for implementing security throughout the DevOps lifecycle in cloud environments.

Device Management

Tools and practices for configuring, monitoring, and securing IoT devices connected to cloud platforms.

Device Provisioning

Process of setting up and configuring IoT devices for secure connection to cloud platforms.

Differential Privacy as a Service

Cloud-based tools for adding noise to data to protect individual privacy while maintaining overall accuracy.

Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM)

Tools for tracking and optimizing user interactions with cloud-based applications and services.

Digital Twin Technology

Virtual representations of physical objects or systems, often leveraging cloud resources for simulation and analysis.

Digital Twins

Virtual models of physical assets or processes, often using cloud computing for data processing and simulation.

Digital Twins in the Cloud

Cloud-based virtual representations of physical entities for monitoring, simulation, and optimization.

Direct Connect

Dedicated network connection between on-premises infrastructure and cloud service providers.

Disaggregated Server Architectures

Cloud infrastructure designs separating compute, storage, and networking for flexible resource allocation.

Disaggregated Storage

Cloud storage architecture separating storage management functions from physical storage devices.

Disaster Recovery

Strategies and tools for recovering data and systems after a catastrophic event in cloud environments.

Distributed AI Training

Process of training machine learning models across multiple cloud nodes for improved speed and efficiency.

Distributed Cloud

Cloud services distributed across multiple physical locations but managed centrally.

Distributed Constraint Optimization

Techniques for solving complex problems across multiple cloud nodes while satisfying various constraints.

Distributed Data Science Workflows

Cloud-based systems for running data analysis and machine learning tasks across multiple nodes.

Distributed Deception Platforms

Cloud-based security systems deploying decoys across multiple points to detect and mislead attackers.

Distributed Edge AI Training

Process of training AI models across multiple edge devices and cloud resources, enabling decentralized learning at scale.

Distributed Hyperparameter Optimization

Technique for tuning machine learning models across multiple cloud nodes for improved performance.

Distributed Ledger Orchestration

Managing and coordinating blockchain networks across multiple cloud environments.

Distributed Tracing for Microservices

Tracking and analyzing requests as they flow through cloud-based microservices architectures.

Domain-Specific Languages (DSLs) for Cloud

Specialized programming languages designed for efficient cloud resource management and deployment.

Drift Detection

Monitoring and identifying unauthorized or unintended changes in cloud infrastructure configurations.

Durable Functions (Azure)

Extension of Azure Functions that enables stateful operations in serverless compute environments.

Dynamic Access Control

Adaptive security measures that adjust permissions based on context in cloud environments.

E-Waste Management for Cloud Infrastructure

Responsible disposal and recycling of outdated or decommissioned cloud hardware.

E-Waste Management in Cloud Computing

Strategies for sustainably disposing of and recycling obsolete cloud computing hardware.

ETL (Extract, Transform, Load)

Process of moving data from source systems into a data warehouse in cloud environments.

Eco-Friendly Cloud Migration Strategies

Approaches to moving to the cloud that minimize environmental impact and energy consumption.

Edge AI

Artificial intelligence algorithms running on devices at the network edge, often integrated with cloud backends.

Edge AI Model Compression Techniques

Methods for reducing the size of AI models to run efficiently on edge devices with cloud support.

Edge AI Model Versioning

Managing and updating AI model versions across distributed edge devices and cloud systems.

Edge AI Security

Measures to protect AI models and data on edge devices connected to cloud networks.

Edge AI/ML

Artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities deployed on edge devices, often with cloud integration.

Edge Analytics

Processing and analyzing data near its source on edge devices before sending insights to the cloud.

Edge Analytics Frameworks

Software platforms for developing and deploying analytics applications on edge devices with cloud connectivity.

Edge Anomaly Detection

Identifying unusual patterns or behaviors in data at the network edge before sending alerts to the cloud.

Edge Caching

Storing frequently accessed data on edge devices or servers to reduce latency and cloud bandwidth usage.

Edge Compute Networking

Network architectures optimized for connecting edge computing devices to cloud resources.

Edge Computer Vision

Processing and analyzing visual data on edge devices before sending results to the cloud.

Edge Content Delivery

Distributing and caching content on edge servers to reduce latency and cloud bandwidth consumption.

Edge Databases

Database systems designed to run on edge devices with intermittent connectivity to cloud backends.

Edge Generative AI

Creating AI-generated content on edge devices with potential cloud-based model updates and synchronization.

Edge Inference Optimization

Techniques to improve AI model performance on edge devices, reducing latency and cloud dependence.

Edge Locations

Distributed sites hosting cloud services closer to end-users for reduced latency and improved performance.